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UN human rights body reports Russian forces ‘used drones to pursue and bomb victims’
By Anjali Sharma
UNITED NATIONS - UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on Monday was briefed on the ongoing and devastating impact of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The independent investigators from the Commission of Inquiry on…
Top political official urges ‘immediate steps’ to de-escalate tensions over Russia-Ukraine war
By Anjali Sharma
UNITED NATIONS – UN top official Miroslav Jenča on Monday held an emergency session in New York and briefed the members of the Security Council after planes from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization intercepted 3 Russia…
Zubeen Garg: Assam’s Voice, The Common Man’s Friend
Poonam Sharma
He was born Zubeen Borthakur on 18 November 1972, in Tura, Meghalaya, and brought up in Jorhat, Assam; named in honour of the maestro Zubin Mehta, and subsequently taking on the surname "Garg" from his Brahmin gotra.
His …
India Embassy in D.C., issued emergency helpline after massive H-1B visa fee hike
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON- Indian Embassy in Washington on Sunday released an emergency assistance number for Indian nationals in need of immediate support after massive H-1B visa hike by Trump administration.
US President Donald Trump…
‘Trump Gold Card’ visa goes on sale for $1M, US restricts H-1B visa
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump last week signed an executive order that would allow people to obtain a visa for $1 million and corporations for $2 million, according to media reports.
US Commerce Secretary Howard…
POTUS warns Afghanistan over Bagram Air Base ‘bad things going to happen’
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump on Sunday has issued a ultimatum to Afghanistan, demanded the return of the strategically critical Bagram Air Base to the US and warned of harsh consequences if the demand is ignored.…
US Chamber voices concerns over H-1B fee hike “Looking into implications, best path forward”
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - US Chamber of Commerce on Sunday has voiced concern over the Trump Administration’s new H-1B visa fee hike, emphasized the need to “work with the Administration and members to understand the full implications…
US calls Pakistan to place defence budgets under civilian oversight
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - US Department of State’s 2025 Fiscal Transparency Report, released on Friday made recommendation to Pakistan on its defence budgets which needs to be placed under civilian oversight.
The annual report evaluated…
UK, Canada, Australia formally recognized State of Palestine
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia on Sunday formally recognized the State of Palestine in a major diplomatic development after the ongoing war in Gaza, according to media reports.
The move came after…
RJD Turmoil: Haryana Lobby Rohini Row & Yadav Disillusionment
Poonam Sharma
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), the main opposition party in Bihar, is facing an unprecedented internal crisis. What started as a low-point moment on its high-profile "Bihar Adhikar Yatra" has gathered momentum to reach the…