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Trump calls to stop hire foreign techies a blessing in disguise for India
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump’s on Monday called American tech giants to stop hiring foreign workers presents India with a rare opening to leap from the world’s outsourced back office to the commanded heights of…
Russia shot down 120 Ukraine drones overnight says Defence ministry
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - Russian air defence forces on Monday said that it has shot down over 120 Ukrainian drones overnight, Russia’s Defence Ministry said.
“During the past night from 20:00 (1700 GMT) on August 9 to 06:10 Moscow time…
Australia to recognize Palestine, follow UK, France
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese on Monday announced after a cabinet meeting to recognize Palestine as part of a coordinated global effort for a two-state solution.
The move came as France and the…
Air India suspends Delhi-Washington flights from Sept 1
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - Air India on Monday announced it will suspend Delhi-Washington flights from September 1 due to operational factors, impacted travelers on this international route.
It said in a press release that the suspension…
JKLF Chief Yasin Malik’s Residence Raided in 1990 Murder Case
The State Investigation Agency (SIA) is conducting simultaneous raids at eight locations in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, including the residence of jailed JKLF chief Yasin Malik.
The raids are in connection with the abduction, torture,…
MEA condemns Asim Munir statements in US, says ‘Nuke sabre-rattle is Pak’s stock-in-trade’
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - Ministry of External Affairs on Monday condemned Pakistan Army Chief’s Asim Munir nuclear threats he made during his US visit, called them irresponsible and reaffirmed India’s commitment to protect national…
POTUS takes Washington DC police control, announces National Guard deployment
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order declared a crime emergency in the District of Columbia invoking section 740 of the Home Rule Act.
Trump placed the police in Washington DC under…
US designates Baloch Liberation Army, alias Majeed Brigade as foreign terrorist entity
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – US State Department on Monday designated Balochistan Liberation Army and its alias, The Majeed Brigade, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization.
The Majeed Brigade was also added as an alias to the BLA’s previous…
Modi, Zelenskyy spoke of peaceful resolution to Russia-Ukraine conflict
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – India Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday had a telephonic conversation with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during which he conveyed India’s consistent position on the need for an early and peaceful…
Rajasthan HC Orders Removal of Stray Animals
The Rajasthan High Court has directed municipal bodies to remove stray dogs and other animals from city roads in a suo motu plea concerning public safety and dog bite incidents.
The court's order follows a similar directive from the…