Congressional Hindu Caucus in 118th Congress announced
Washington, Dec 20 - US lawmakers Pete Sessions and Elise Stefanik have announced the inauguration of the Congressional Hindu Caucus in the 118th Congress.
Jaishankar to visit Nepal in Jan 2024
Kathmandu, Dec 20 External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will embark on a visit to Kathmandu on January 4-5, 2024 to attend the seventh meeting of the India-Nepal Joint Commission.
Israeli President open to 2nd ceasefire in Gaza to free remaining hostages
Tel Aviv, Dec 20 - Israeli President Isaac Herzog has openly declared his country's willingness to agree to a second temporary ceasefire to secure the release of the remaining 130 hostages in direct contrast to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s unwillingness to stop the
Trump ruled unfit to run for presidential office
Washington, Dec 20 - Donald Trump became the first former or incumbent American President to be struck off the re-election ballot for insurrection. In other words he is not fit to run for election.
Haley top Republican alternative to Trump in New Hampshire: Poll
Washington, Dec 19 - Indian-American presidential aspirant Nikki Haley has emerged as the top alternative to former US President Donald Trump among Republican voters in the state of New Hampshire, according to a new poll.
Pilot for domestic renewal of H-1B visa clears White House review
New York, Dec 19 - In a move likely to benefit Indian professionals, a pilot program allowing H-1B holders to renew visas without leaving the US, has cleared a review by the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs.
Cong takes swipe at Centre against BJP MP who helped two intruders gain entry in Parl
New Delhi, Dec 19 - Even as 93 MPs have been suspended for the remainder of Parliament's Winter Session, the Congress on Monday took a swipe at the Centre, saying it was "truely ironical" that the BJP MP who helped the two intruders
Stalin meets Kejriwal ahead of INDIA bloc meeting in New Delhi
New Delhi, Dec 19 - Tamil Nadu Chief Ministern and DMK leader M.K. Stalin on Tuesday met his Delhi counterpart, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, ahead of the crucial INDIA bloc meeting.
Adobe terminates $20 bn deal to buy rival Figma amid regulatory headwinds
San Francisco, Dec 19 Software major Adobe has announced to terminate its $20 billion mega deal to buy its rival Figma after the acquisition hit the regulatory roadblock in the EU and the UK. The companies announced they have entered into a mutual
Parliament security breach case: Delhi Police opposes accused Neelam Azad’s plea for FIR copy
New Delhi, Dec 18 - The Delhi Police on Monday strongly opposed the December 13 Parliament security breach case accused Neelam Azad's application seeking permission to provide a copy of the FIR.
US Defence Secy meets Netanyahu, Gallant; to meet war cabinet
Tel Aviv, Dec 18 - The U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Monday met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant.
New Covid strain JN.1 likely to be around in US through X-Mas holiday season
Washington, Dec 18 - A new Covid-19 virus, known in the medical community as, JN.1, close relative to BA.2.86, is the fastest growing variant in the US, according to estimates from the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
US, Finland sign defence cooperation agreement
Washington, Dec 19 The US and Finland signed a defense cooperation agreement (DCA), enhancing military collaboration between the two countries by obligating Helsinki to open its military bases to US forces and allowing the two militaries to conduct joint training, among other measures.
Illegally entering Texas is now a state crime
Houston, Dec 19 - Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed a bill into law a transformative package of border security legislation that will make entering the US state illegally a crime -- one of the toughest immigration laws passed in the country's history
Israel, Hamas mediatory talks on hostage release hit roadblock
Tel Aviv, Dec 19 - The mediatory talks between Israel and Hamas initiated by Qatar and Egypt has hit a roadblock as the two warring sides refused to agree to the demands put forward by the each other.
Powerful storm batters US, 3 people dead
New York, Dec 19 A powerful storm battered parts of the US East Coast and the Northeast, killing three people, knocking out power, washing out roads and prompting the evacuation of a community. While two of the deaths were reported in Pennsylvania and
Ben Affleck takes son Samuel to game in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, Dec 18 - Hollywood star Ben Affleck was seen showing off his own basketball skills while leaving his 11-year-old son Samuel’s game in Los Angeles.
Eat Jhatka meat to make Sanatan Dharma more strong: Giriraj Singh
Patna, Dec 18 - Union minister Giriraj Singh on Monday asked the people to eat Jhatka meat to make Sanatan Dharma more strong.
Obesity drug Mounjaro to surpass Ozempic with $27 bn sales in 2029: Report
New York, Dec 18 - Eli Lilly's Mounjaro is poised to surpass Novo Nordisk's Ozempic (semaglutide) and become the leading drug by sales in the obesity and diabetes market, according to a report on Monday.
President’s Trophy kick-off as SSGC pulls out claiming cricket ‘not a top priority’
Karachi, Dec 18 - Pakistan President’s Trophy, which began on December 16 and is scheduled to be played till January 31, 2024, is having its share of drama and challenges with a top side pulling out of the competition just before the start