Torrential rain and landslides have killed at least 17 people in Darjeeling and other parts of North Bengal, authorities said Sunday. Rescue and relief operations are underway as the region remains under a red alert for heavy rainfall. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said she will visit the affected areas Monday to assess damage […]
American companies have long exploited the H-1B visa and related programs to cut labor costs rather than address genuine skill shortages. Though the visas were designed for hard-to-fill specialized roles, many firms have used them for basic coding and support jobs easily staffed domestically, according to a report in the New York Times. Nearly two-thirds […]
India’s new rail connectivity initiative with Bhutan underscores the value of working closely with neighbors to deepen regional integration. Indian Foreign Minister Vikram Misri announced the project alongside Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, calling it a reflection of the trust and cultural ties binding the two countries. India has also pledged about $120 million for Bhutan’s […]
India and Bhutan have launched a major new initiative to establish rail connectivity between the two countries, Indian Foreign Minister Vikram Misri said Monday at a joint press conference with Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. Misri highlighted the close ties rooted in cultural links, trust and shared development goals. He noted India remains Bhutan’s largest development […]
Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati, a self-styled godman accused of sexually harassing 17 women, has been arrested after 50 days on the run. Police said the 62-year-old was traced to a hotel in Agra on Sunday and produced before a Delhi court, where investigators sought five days of custody. Chaitanyananda allegedly harassed female students at a Delhi […]
India’s foreign minister used the world stage Saturday to spell out what he called the “guiding principles of Bharat,” presenting a vision of self-reliance, self-protection and self-confidence for the country’s role in global affairs. Speaking at the U.N. General Assembly, External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said India approaches contemporary challenges with “three key concepts” rooted […]
India’s top diplomat delivered a sharp critique of the United Nations on Friday, warning that the body’s credibility is eroding as it remains paralyzed on global crises and resists long-overdue reforms. External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said the UN is “in a state of crisis” as conflicts rage, development falters and terrorism undermines human rights. […]
India’s foreign minister used his time at the United Nations to denounce Pakistan as the “epicentre of global terrorism,” even as New Delhi’s own foreign relations show signs of strain. Speaking at the 80th UN General Assembly, S. Jaishankar cited the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 tourists and accused Pakistan of running terror hubs on […]
Pakistan’s security forces killed 17 “India-sponsored” militants during an intelligence-based operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Lakki Marwat district, the military said Saturday. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said troops launched the overnight raid after confirming the presence of fighters from Fitna al Khwarij, a term the state uses for the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Weapons and […]
At least 36 people, including eight children and 16 women, were killed Saturday when a stampede broke out at a political rally for actor-turned-politician Vijay in Karur, Tamil Nadu, officials said. More than 58 others were injured, with dozens hospitalized. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced 1 million rupees ($120,000) in compensation for each victim’s family […]
