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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 []

WASHINGTON DC: The Trump administration has moved to tighten oversight of the H-1B visa programme, directing the US Departments of State, Labour and Homeland Security to scrutinise applications from employers with recent or planned layoffs of similarly situated US workers, while renewing a USD 100,000 fee requirement for certain H-1B visa petitions. According to a []

Geetha Patil For a few unforgettable hours today, I forgot that I was walking through the heart of Boston. As I entered the tree-lined Commonwealth Avenue Mall, I found myself standing before what appeared to be a magnificent herd of elephants peacefully making their way through a forest. Mothers guarded their calves, young elephants walked []

MUMBAI: Playback singer Sonu Nigam has issued clarification with regards to a fabricated video of him reacting to the singing of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. On Thursday, the singer took to his Instagram, and shared a post featuring the fabricated video, and his clarification in which he shared that the video is taken from his []

NEW DELHI: The embassies of Vietnam, the Netherlands and Nepal in India on Thursday extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday, wishing him good health, happiness and continued success. In a post on X, the Embassy of Vietnam in India extended its warmest birthday wishes to Prime Minister Modi and []

NEW DELHI:Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday and lauded his contribution to strengthening the special and privileged strategic partnership between India and Russia, the Russian Embassy in India said. In a post on X, sharing Putins message, the Russian Embassy in India said that the Russian []

NEW DELHI: India on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring energy security for its 1.4 billion people after the US House of Representatives passed the Russia sanctions bill, which also targets Moscows major energy importers, including India, while noting that during high-level talks with US interlocutors, New Delhi had highlighted the potential trade and economic []

WASHINGTON DC: The United States has placed Saudi Arabia under a Level 3 Reconsider travel advisory and issued a Level 4 Do Not Travel warning for the Yemen border, citing risks from Iranian drone and missile attacks, armed conflict, terrorism, exit bans and local laws concerning social media activity. The development comes as the Saudi []

KATHMANDU: More than 17,000 children affected by the devastating flash floods in Nepal require urgent mental health and psychosocial support as they cope with trauma, displacement and the loss of loved ones, UNICEF said, warning of the severe emotional and social impact of the disaster. In a release issued on Tuesday, UNICEF noted that many []

WASHINGTON: United States Vice President JD Vance has addressed administrative efforts to reform the H-1B visa programme to ensure it targets top-tier talent rather than displacing domestic professionals. Speaking on the popular business and technology show the All-In Podcast, Vance explained the rationale behind bypassing legislative channels due to political gridlock, stating, Look, man, we []

MUMBAI: Actor Ananya Panday performed Ganesh Visarjan at her home in an eco-friendly manner.The actor immersed the Ganesh idol in a drum filled with water as part of the farewell ritual. Dressed in a yellow suit, Ananya shared glimpses of the ceremony on social media. In the caption, she wrote Pudhachya Varshi Lavkar Ya in []

RIYADH: The Saudi-led coalition on Wednesday warned that the security of Islams two holiest sites is a red line after Saudi air defences intercepted and destroyed a drone launched by Yemens Houthi in the south of the holy city of Makkah Al-Mukarramah, popularly known as Mecca. According to a statement issued by the coalition on []

WASHINGTON DC: The US House of Representatives is set to vote on a Russia sanctions bill that could authorise President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on countries buying Russian oil, with a proposed amendment specifically naming India among the countries eligible for such duties. The bill, the Lindsey O []

WASHINGTON: The ongoing US conflict with Iran in West Asia has cost the US Department of Defense (DoD) approximately USD 38 billion as of August 1, 2026, according to a recent report on the war by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), which said the monthly cost could rise to USD 3 billion if the intensity []

WASHINGTON DC: The Trump administration is preparing a USD 2.8 billion arms package for Israel that would include 40,000 2,000-pound bombs, potentially making it the largest single US sale of the controversial munitions to the country in recent years, The Washington Post reported, citing a US official familiar with the matter. According to The Washington []

Shopping online has changed how people judge a brand. A smooth checkout creates excitement, but delivery shapes the final customer experience. Even small delivery concerns can affect how customers remember a purchase. For growing sellers, choosing the right delivery partner becomes an important business decision. An e-commerce courier company can influence how confidently businesses manage []

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 []

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 []

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 []

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 []

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday reiterated his commitment to protecting children online and called for the European Union to move quickly towards harmonising a ban on social networks for children under 15. In a post on X, Macron said, From the very first day, I made a commitment: to protect our children online. []

MUMBAI: BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors have raised concerns over higher tariffs and non-tariff barriers to global trade, while stepping up efforts to make cross-border payments within the bloc faster and cheaper, with greater use of local currencies for trade and investment. In a joint statement issued after their final meeting in Mumbai, []

NEW DELHI: The European Commission on Friday put forward its proposals to the Council for the signature and conclusion of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the European Union and India, and, if authorised by it, this will be the largest trade agreement ever concluded by both the EU and India, according to an EU []

NEW DELHI: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in New Delhi on Friday ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit 2026. The Secretary-General was received by the Minister of State for Education, Sukanta Majumdar. Earlier, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Uganda Vice President Jessica Alupo arrived in the national capital. Both were received by the []

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday visited the INNOPROM Exhibition at Bharat Mandapam following their bilateral meeting in New Delhi, underscoring the focus on expanding industrial and economic cooperation between the two countries. The two leaders had earlier shared a car ride to Bharat Mandapam after their bilateral []

NEW DELHI: At a summit where leaders and delegates will gather to discuss global cooperation, development and diplomacy, some of the most meaningful conversations may begin not in conference rooms but around the dining table. As New Delhi gets ready to host the 18th BRICS Summit on September 12-13, the Taj Mahal, New Delhi, has []

India Post News Service HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA: The Indian Art and Culture Association (IACA) successfully presented KRISHNA LEELA A Dance Musical, a spectacular celebration of Indian classical dance, music, culture, and the timeless story of Lord Krishna at the Hayward Unified School District Performing Arts Center. The production was conceived and mentored by renowned Bharatanatyam []

LOS ANGELES, CA: The iconic Dolby Theatre, home of the Oscars, was filled with electrifying energy and timeless melodies as legendary playback singer Sonu Nigam took the stage for Sonu Nigam Revolution, presented by Sankara Eye Foundation, USA (SEF, USA). The excited and frenzied crowd was treated to a master class in vocal brilliance and []

NEW DELHI:Air India on Wednesday said that it faced disruptions after a technical fault at Britains air traffic control provider NATS affected operations at airports across the United Kingdom. Taking to the social media platform X, the airline said it had been forced to divert, delay or cancel multiple flights scheduled to operate to and []

WASHINGTON: US Central Command (CENTCOM) said that its forces destroyed five Iranian crude oil carriers in the Middle East on Tuesday, noting them as retaliatory strikes after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targeted an American Navy warship with ballistic missiles twice over a 48-hour period. According to a statement by CENTCOM, the targeted American []

NEW DELHI: Delhi has been decked up with posters and illuminated installations ahead of the BRICS Summit 2026, with key parts of the national capital taking on a festive look ahead of the high-profile event. The BRICS Leaders Summit is scheduled to be held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on September 12-13 at Bharat []

NEW DELHI: Delhi Police have registered an FIR in connection with the Satya Niketan building collapse that killed seven people, alleging that additional floors were constructed on the old structure despite concerns over its load-bearing capacity and that further construction work was underway. According to the FIR, the incident occurred around 1 pm and police []

NEW DELHI: India is set to accelerate defence modernisation and deepen domestic defence manufacturing, with the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) clearing acquisition proposals worth about Rs 1.10 lakh crore for the armed forces. The approvals, which come as the government continues to push greater self-reliance in defence procurement, are expected to provide a significant demand []

NEW DELHI: On the occasion of the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, the National Green Tribunals Chairperson, Justice (Retired) Prakash Shrivastava, said on Monday that air pollution is a complex challenge as it doesnt know political boundaries and described clean air as a fundamental need rather than a luxury. Speaking at an []

DUBAI: Pakistan captain Fatima Sana has been fined 10 per cent of her match fee and handed a demerit point for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during her sides Womens Asia Cup Group A clash against India, which they lost by seven wickets at the Dubai International Stadium on Saturday. In []

WASHINGTON: Trade, defence, China and Indo-Pacific security figured in a series of meetings between nine US lawmakers and an Indian American advocacy group seeking deeper strategic ties between Washington and New Delhi. The United States India Relationship Council, or USIRC, said Thursday that its delegation met Democratic and Republican members of Congress during two days []

RIYADH: Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Monday hailed the role of Indian workers in cementing ties between India and Saudi Arabia. Singh made the statement after he met Indian workers at the labour camp of the Al Fanar Company in Saudi Arabia and expressed the Indian governments commitment to []

BENGALURU: US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said that Washington wants India by our side as the United States returns to the Moon, revealing that NASA has officially invited ISRO to join its Moon base programme. India is a proud signatory of the Artemis Accords, and NASA has officially invited ISRO to join us in []

NEW DELHI: A day after the Satya Niketan building collapse that has claimed 6 lives, the Delhi government has issued directives to immediately seal illegal five-storey buildings across the city.According to the Chief Ministers Office (CMO), this comes as part of a wider safety crackdown following the building collapse. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta revisited the []

KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday (local time) described the territorial issue as relevant to efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict, while saying that some of the most complex questions could ultimately be resolved only at the level of national leaders, following talks with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law of US President []

TEHRAN: Irans Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei has said Tehran will keep the Strait of Hormuz open if the United States stops threatening or attacking Iran. In an interview with Iranian state broadcaster Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) on Sunday, Rezaei said Irans position on the strategic waterway was directly linked to []

FLORIDA: At least five people were killed and five others injured after an Amazon cargo aircraft operated by 21 Air overran the runway while landing at Miami International Airport in Florida on Sunday afternoon (local time), striking multiple vehicles and catching fire, CNN reported, citing officials. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Chief Raied Ray Jadallah, during a []

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday described the inauguration of the BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir in Paris as a landmark moment in India-France cultural relations, saying the grand temple would enrich Frances cultural diversity while giving fresh momentum to the ties between the two countries. Addressing the gathering through video conference during the []

RAMBAN: Krishna Janmashtami was celebrated across Ramban district on Saturday with religious fervour, devotion and gaiety, with grand Shobha Yatras taken out in Ramban, Batote, Chanderkote and other parts of the district. Thousands of devotees from all walks of life, including men, women and children, participated in the celebrations and joined the religious processions held []

NEW DELHI: A teachers conduct should not generate fear and anxiety among students, as educators help shape their destinies and have a duty to guide them to become good human beings, President Droupadi Murmu said on the occasion of Teachers Day 2026. Marking the occasion, President Murmu has written an article in which she extended []

VARANASI: A rare and sacred moment unfolded at Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham on Saturday morning when Laddu Gopal appeared alongside the divine form of Shri Vishweshwar during the Mangal Aarti of Lord Shri Kashi Vishwanath, leaving devotees filled with reverence, devotion and joy. According to the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust, the special moment took []

NEW DELHI: The stage is set for the Miss World 2026 finale, which will take place in Vietnam today, with contestants from across the globe competing for the prestigious crown. Representing India at the global pageant is Nikita Porwal, who will compete for the coveted Miss World crown. The grand finale, featuring 111 contestants, will []

NEW DELHI: A fresh spell of rain lashed several parts of the national capital on Saturday morning, bringing respite to residents from hot and humid conditions following heavy showers a day earlier. Several localities, including South Avenue, witnessed light rain during the morning hours. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), areas such as Palam, []

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 []

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 []