US : US President Donald Trump voiced his support for the H-1B visa program during a press conference at the White House on Tuesday. He emphasized that the program should cater to “competent” individuals, not just in the technology sector but across a variety of industries, including fields like hospitality. Trump pointed out that even…
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Washington, Jan 22, 2025: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar participated in a productive Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Washington on Tuesday, just a day after the swearing-in of the Trump administration. The discussions focused on expanding the Quad’s agenda and strengthening collaboration among member nations. The meeting was hosted by the newly appointed US Secretary…
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The World Bank-appointed Neutral Expert has affirmed its authority to resolve the differences between India and Pakistan regarding the Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects in Jammu and Kashmir, under the framework of the 1960 Indus Water Treaty (IWT). This decision marks a significant development in the long-standing dispute, as the Neutral Expert has dismissed Pakistan’s…
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Taiwan : A powerful earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale struck southern Taiwan early on Tuesday, causing 15 people to suffer minor injuries and prompting swift emergency responses across the region. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake occurred at 12:17 am local time (1600 GMT Monday). Its epicenter was located approximately…
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Colombia : In Colombia, at least 80 people have died, and over 18,000 have fled their homes due to violent clashes between rival armed groups near the Venezuelan border. The ongoing violence in the northeastern Catatumbo region is considered some of the worst the country has witnessed in recent years. The primary groups involved in…
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Washington, January 21, 2025: US President Donald Trump marked the start of his second term by signing a series of executive orders aimed at overturning key policies introduced during the Biden administration. The signing ceremony, held at a public event in Washington, showcased Trump approving a stack of documents one by one, displaying them to…
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Washington DC : World leaders have extended their congratulations to Donald Trump on his return to the White House for a second term as President of the United States. Leaders from across the globe expressed optimism for strengthened ties and collaboration on global challenges. Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, in a social media post,…
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New Delhi : Donald Trump will take the oath of office as the 47th President of the United States today in Washington, DC. The swearing-in ceremony will be conducted by US Chief Justice John Roberts and is scheduled to begin at 8:30 PM IST. Following the formal oath, Mr. Trump will deliver his inaugural address,…
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New Delhi, January 18, 2025: In a significant development aimed at enhancing collaboration in tackling cybercrimes, India and the United States have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen their joint efforts in investigating cyber-related offenses. This agreement will provide a framework for increased cooperation and training between the two nations, focusing on the…
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Israel January 18, 2025: The Israeli cabinet has approved a ceasefire deal with Hamas, bringing a significant pause to the 15-month-long conflict in Gaza. This truce, set to begin on Sunday, January 19, will mark the first phase of a six-week halt in fighting, following months of intense negotiations. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet,…
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