Donald Trump drops H-1B visa plan that could get 750,000 Indians deported
WASHINGTON: In a relief for Indian techies, US authorities today said that the Trump administration is not considering any proposal that would force H-1B visa holders to leave the country. The announcement by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) came days after reports emerged that the Trump administration was considering tightening H-1B visa rules that could lead […]
Aziz Ansari becomes first Asian to win Golden Globe on a night Oprah lights up speculation on White House 2020
WASHINGTON: Aziz Ansari, the US-born son of immigrants from Chennai, became the first Indian-American and first Asian to win a Golden Globe for best actor on a night the awards ceremony was steeped in unspoken politics, with minorities and colored people holding center-stage. The most electrifying moment of the evening occurred when Oprah Winfrey, after receiving the Cecil B. […]
96 gurdwaras in US ‘ban’ entry of Indian officials
The Sikh Coordination Committee East Coast (SCCEC) and American Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (APGC) have claimed that 96 gurdwaras in the United States have resolved to ban the entry of Indian officials. The ban will apply to nagar kirtans, or religious processions, as well. The move comes days after 14 gurdwaras in Ontario, Canada, banned the entry of Indian diplomatic officials. The […]
PM Narendra Modi calls on PIO lawmakers to help boost India’s growth
India attracted a record $60 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2016-17, a testimony to the success of the far-reaching initiatives implemented by the government since taking office in May 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday. Addressing the first Persons of Indian Origin Parliamentarians’ Conference in New Delhi, Modi also called on […]
CAT 2017: Phagwara boy scores perfect 100, get calls from top IIMs
CAT 2017 result: Phagwara boy Pramod Beri, who is a final year BCom student of Chandigarh’s GGDSD college, was among 20 others across the country who scored a perfect 100 in the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2017, the results of which were declared on Monday. CAT is conducted every year for admission to MBA courses across […]
Verdict in Cauvery water dispute in four weeks, says SC
The decades-old Cauvery dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka may finally come to an end after the Supreme Court on Tuesday said it would pronounce its verdict on the matter in four weeks. “Enough of confusion has been there for past two decades. Any forum can touch the matter after the verdict is delivered in […]
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India to launch 31 satellites on January 12
BENGALURU: India will launch 31 satellites, including earth observation spacecraft Cartosat, on January 12 instead of its earlier tentative schedule on January 10, a space official said on Monday. “The rocket launch to carry Cartosat and other satellites, including 28 from the US and five other countries, will take place on January 12 at 9.30 a.m.,” Indian […]
India vs South Africa, 1st Test: South African collapse leaves India target of 208
NEW DELHI: India’s fast bowlers, led by Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah, have put India in the remarkable position from where they can win the series opener against South Africa in Cape Town. India’s target, following some excellent bowling from Shami, who is one shy of 100 wickets, and the debutant Bumrah, is 208 with five sessions left […]
Ending extension of H-1B visas ‘bad policy’: US industry body
WASHINGTON: The move to end extension of H-1B visas+ would be “bad policy” and is contrary to the goals of a merit-based immigration system, the US Chamber of Commerce said on Saturday over the Trump administration’s reported plan that could result in self-deportation of around 700,000 Indians. The H-1B programme+ offers temporary US visas that allow companies to hire highly skilled foreign professionals […]
Saudi Arabia okays India’s plan to ferry Haj pilgrims via sea route: Naqvi
NEW DELHI: Saudi Arabia has given its nod to India’s plan to revive the option of ferrying Haj pilgrims via sea route to Jeddah, union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said in a statement on Monday. Naqvi made the comment after the signing of annual Haj agreement between India and Saudi Arabia in Mecca. “Saudi Arabia has given its nod to revive […]
Opposed to US ‘finger-pointing’ at Pakistan on terror-related issues: China
BEIJING: China on Monday said it is opposed to the US “finger-pointing” at Pakistan+ and linking it with terrorism, insisting that the responsibility of cracking down on terror outfits cannot be placed on a particular country. China’s support for its all-weather ally came as the US stepped up its efforts to pressure Pakistan+ to eliminate terror safe havens on […]
If You Are Drinking Lemon Water To Lose Weight, Here’s What You Need To Know
You all must have heard numerous times that to lose weight, drink a glass of warm lemon water, as it acts as an effective fat cutter. Drinking water with a few drops of lemon in it has been proved to be helpful in aiding better digestion, boosting energy levels in the body and improving concentration. […]
Bigg Boss 11: ‘I Didn’t Win, But Definitely Won Hearts,’ Says Evicted Contestant Luv Tyagi
Luv Tyagi (non-celebrity contestant) got evicted from the Bigg Boss house in the recent Weekend Ka Vaar episode. After being evicted, Luv, who was called the ‘lucky boy’ of the house by host Salman Khan, spoke about his journey in the house. Luv told Indian Express: “I am definitely happy to have survived the game so long but yes […]
“Padmavat” Clears Censor Test, To Release On January 25: Sources
NEW DELHI: After facing several roadblocks, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s controversial film “Padmavati“, retitled “Padmavat“, seems set for a January 25 release, sources in Viacom18 Motion Pictures said today. The film, mired in controversy over its plot line, has been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), which has asked the makers to change the title […]
China’s New ‘Silk Road’ Cannot Be One-Way, Says French President Emmanuel Macron
XIAN, CHINA: French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday China and Europe should work together on Beijing’s “Belt and Road” initiative, a project aiming to build a modern-day “Silk Road” he said could not be “one-way”. Macron began his first state visit to China with a stop in Xian, an eastern departure point of the ancient […]
