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India backs Poland

ATLANTA: Poland has secured Indias support for its bid to become a permanent G20 member and hopes to join during the US presidency, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said. Responding to a question from IANS at a press conference, Sikorski said the United States had tabled a resolution proposing permanent membership for Poland. He said []

31 Oct 2026 9:54 am
Kerala diaspora awaits alternative as govt scraps Loka Kerala Sabha

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With millions of Malayalis living and working abroad, the decision of the V.D. Satheesan government to scrap the Loka Kerala Sabha and replace it with a new mechanism has come into focus, with the Chief Minister on Thursday defending the move while acknowledging the financial strain on the states expatriate welfare system. Replying to []

31 Oct 2026 9:45 am
Rahul Gandhi, Kharge pay tribute to Indira Gandhi on 42nd death anniversary

NEW DELHI: On the 42nd death anniversary of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi paid tribute to her at Shakti Sthal in the national capital on Saturday. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi also paid homage to the former Prime Minister. []

31 Oct 2026 9:33 am
BJP President Nitin Nabin hosts diplomats, Heads of Mission for Diwali Milan Samaroh in Delhi

NEW DELHI: BJP National President Nitin Nabin hosted Heads of Mission from 50 countries and 90 senior diplomats for Diwali Milan Samaroh at the party Headquarters on Friday. In a post on X, BJP President asserted that the event celebrated Indias rich cultural traditions and the spirit of friendship and togetherness. Nabin further emphasised that []

31 Oct 2026 9:23 am
Government vs Private Health Insurance: Which Is Right for You?

Do Your Parents Need a Senior Citizen Family Plan If They Already Have Government Cover? Yes, most parents still need a senior citizen family plan, even if they already have government cover. Ayushman Bharat gives up to 5 lakh a year for hospital stays. But both parents share that amount, it only pays for listed []

30 Oct 2026 4:54 pm
Bridgewater Commons to Celebrate the Festival of Light with Diwali @ The Commons, Saturday, October 24

BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP, N.J. (October 15, 2026) An expanded line-up of high-energy performances will headline Diwali @ The Commons, Bridgewater Commons annual celebration of the South Asian Festival of Lights, on Saturday, October 24 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Presented by Open Road Auto Group in partnership with Renascent Media, the vibrant Center Court []

17 Oct 2026 7:06 pm
Indian Embassy in Portugal flags

LISBON: The Embassy of India in Lisbon on Friday expressed concern over the unwarranted targeting of Indian places of worship and people of Indian origin in Portugal, after an instance of targeted vilification and discrimination against the community led to an altercation at the Odivelas Gurudwara on October 4. The Embassy of India has been []

10 Oct 2026 11:46 am
Delhi: Security forces detain several content creators on day of CJP

NEW DELHI: Security forces on Saturday detained several demonstrators, including content creators, at Dhaula Kuan on Saturday, the day of the planned Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest in the national capital. Widespread detentions, intensive vehicle checks and multi-agency deployments were reported across key entry points to prevent demonstrators from reaching the designated protest site. At []

10 Oct 2026 11:41 am
FIIDS seeks safeguards for H-1B workers

WASHINGTON: An Indian-American policy advocacy group urged the Trump administration to protect legally employed foreign professionals and their families from unintended consequences of its decision to suspend green-card sponsorship applications by certain technology companies. The Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) called for evidence-based enforcement, greater engagement with employers and clear safeguards for []

9 Oct 2026 7:13 pm
WL in Train Ticket: Meaning, Types of Waiting List

WL on a train ticket means Wait List, indicating that a confirmed seat or berth has not yet been allotted. The number beside WL shows the passengers position in the relevant waiting list, such as WL 25. This position can change as other passengers cancel or as reservations are adjusted before the final reservation chart []

9 Oct 2026 6:59 pm
Raising the Bar: Shea Homes Unveils Opal

After delivering more than 1,300 homes in Mountain House over the past two decades, Shea Homes is raising the bar once again with Opal and Emerald, opening October 17th two new neighborhoods, thoughtfully designed for growing families and intergenerational living. Every square foot reflects Shea Homes longstanding commitment to thoughtful design, quality craftsmanship, and []

9 Oct 2026 6:08 pm
US Judge orders Trump Administration to restore WH access for CNN, MS NOW, Politico

WASHINGTON DC: A US federal judge on Thursday ordered President Donald Trumps administration to restore White House access for journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico, ruling that the ban on the three news organisations was likely unconstitutional, Reuters reported. US District Judge Timothy Kelly, a Trump appointee, issued the order in a lawsuit filed []

24 Sep 2026 12:09 pm
Samajwadi Party flags of Akhilesh Yadav

LUCKNOW: Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav has begun his campaign for the 2027 state elections with the launch of the PDA Rath from Lucknow to Raebareli. The red busses left the state capital on Thursday with party cadres in tow. The high-profile tour aboard the PDA Rath is seen as part of the Samajwadi Partys []

24 Sep 2026 11:22 am
Were doing very well with China: Trump eyes multiple deals ahead of Xi Jinpings first White House visit in a decade

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Washington is doing very well with China and expects to discuss multiple agreements with Chinese President Xi Jinping during his upcoming visit to the White House, which would mark Xis first visit to the US presidential residence in more than a decade. Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump said []

19 Sep 2026 9:57 am
Australian technology helping Indian children hear, communicate and thrive

NEW DELHI: Australian High Commissioner to India Philip Green on Tuesday visited the I Can Hear Foundations SpHear Clinic in New Delhi, highlighting how Australian hearing technology is helping children with hearing loss in India hear, communicate and participate more fully in everyday life. The visit, ahead of the International Week of Deaf People (21-27 []

15 Sep 2026 4:28 pm
3 Healthy Recipes That You Can Cook In 30 Minutes Or Less

NEW DELHI: Whether you are trying to lose weight, looking for new ways to embrace healthy habits, or just motivated by all the nutrition-related conversations around National Nutrition Month 2026 this September, this special recipe compilation is for you! Good nutrition is the base for all of the things mentioned above, and hence, an essential []

15 Sep 2026 4:25 pm
US federal judge blocks DHS rule restricting visas for foreign students, researchers, journalists

WASHINGTON DC: Just a day before the US Department of Homeland Securitys (DHS) new rule restricting the duration of visas for foreign students, researchers, professors, instructors and journalists was set to take effect, a federal judge has postponed its implementation, finding that DHS failed to comply with requirements under the Administrative Procedure Act. US District []

15 Sep 2026 3:50 pm
Accenture to pay $25 million to settle US claims over alleged employment discrimination

WASHINGTON: Accenture Federal Services (AFS), Accenture plc and Accenture LLP have agreed to pay the United States USD 25 million to resolve allegations that the company violated federal contracting requirements by falsely certifying compliance with and job applicants on the basis of race or sex. According to a statement issued by the US Department of []

15 Sep 2026 3:42 pm
2026 Emmys full winners list: The Pitt, Widow

LOS ANGELES: HBO Maxs The Pitt and Apple TV+s Widows Bay emerged as the biggest winners at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards on September 14, with The Pitt taking Outstanding Drama Series for the second consecutive year and Widows Bay claiming Outstanding Comedy Series. The ceremony, held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles and []

15 Sep 2026 3:25 pm
Top 7 Companies to Book Arunachal Tour Packages

Arunachal Pradesh is one of Indias most distinctive travel destinations, combining dramatic Himalayan landscapes with remote valleys, monasteries, tribal communities, forests and mountain villages. Places such as Tawang, Dirang, Bomdila, Ziro, Mechuka and Itanagar offer very different experiences, making the state suitable for travellers who want more than a conventional sightseeing holiday. At the same []

15 Sep 2026 2:29 pm
US: 1 dead, 5 injured in Minneapolis shooting

MINNESOTA: At least one person was killed and five others injured, including two police officers, in a shooting in downtown Minneapolis in the US state of Minnesota on Wednesday (local time), CNN reported, citing officials. According to CNN, citing the Hennepin County Medical Center, it confirmed that it received six patients following the shooting, with []

3 Sep 2026 10:10 am
USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in Thailand after months of combat in West Asia

PATTAYA: The US Navys aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln arrived in Thailand on Wednesday for its first port call in more than eight months, ending a prolonged deployment in West Asia amid concerns over the welfare and morale of its crew, according to CNN. The 100,000-ton carrier docked at Laem Chabang port near Pattaya after []

2 Sep 2026 9:58 am
Young volunteers in Nepal set up communication help point for families searching for missing kin

BIDUR: As families continue to search for loved ones missing in the devastating flash floods, a group of youngsters in Bidur has stepped in to help them stay connected. Young volunteers under the banner of Youth Initiative have set up a small help point where people can charge their mobile phones and access basic communication []

2 Sep 2026 9:47 am
CM Patel pitches GIFT City, emerging sectors to Gujarati diaspora in Washington

WASHINGTON: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday urged the global Gujarati community to participate in the states development by investing in emerging sectors including GIFT City, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, data centres and biotechnology, as he sought greater investment ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit 2027. Patel made the pitch while interacting with []

21 Aug 2026 11:55 am