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In what can only be described as a masterclass in diplomatic storytelling, US President Donald Trump once again turned a heavy discussion into a one-man reality show. Mixing tariffs and helicopters, he offered a glimpse into US–India relations, insisting the relationship is in the right space, even if India is clearly and rightfully upset. Speaking at […]
They screamed their lungs out outside a Manhattan courthouse. Their voices reportedly carried anger, fear and hope. Inside, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro stood shackled at the ankles, media outlets reported. He was wearing orange and beige prison garb. He insisted he was still the country’s rightful leader. Across from him, his wife, Cilia Flores, also […]
In the most aggressive display of American military power since the 2003 invasion of Iraq, U.S. forces conducted a dramatic midnight seizure of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, on Saturday. The operation followed a surprise incursion into Caracas that was punctuated by overnight explosions, culminating in the couple being transported via […]
Imagine packing your bags, and ready to move to the US for a promising job only to find that the visa system is coming in the way. That’s the reality for many Indian H-1B holders now stuck at home, thanks to sudden delays in visa appointments. Let’s not be deluded into thinking that Americans are […]
A new federal immigration framework has come into force, tightening oversight of both international travel and residency status for non-US citizens. Under Department of Homeland Security rules introduced during President Donald Trump’s administration, green card holders are now subject to expanded biometric monitoring at US borders and renewed scrutiny of green cards already issued, reflecting […]
As the tech world braces for the next H-1B visa season, the Department of Homeland Security is changing the rules of the game. The decades-old lottery system that randomly awarded visas is being replaced with a new approach designed to favour higher-paid, highly skilled foreign workers. It’s a move that could reshape the way US […]
The five-year partnership will bring Qatar Museums’ innovative learning models to schools and cultural learning environments in India through the multidisciplinary centre, NMACC, also enabling creation of new programmes Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chairperson of Qatar Museums (QM) and Isha Ambani of India’s Mumbai-based Reliance Industries have signed […]
All this 22-year-old man from Morbi desired was to travel to Russia to pursue higher education. But the script flipped, throwing Sahil Mohammad Hussain’s life out of gear. He was allegedly compelled to serve in the Russian military after being blackmailed with a false drugs case. Vibes of India has presented Hussain’s version of the events. He underwent […]
The death of Sharif Osman Hadi, an Islamic radical and India-hater, caused chaos in Bangladesh, with mobs reportedly rampaging through Dhaka. They set fire to buildings, including offices of the country’s biggest newspapers. The government attributed the incidents to “mob violence committed by a few fringe elements.” Journalists from Daily Star and Prathom Alo said […]
Global football icon Lionel Messi made a special visit to Vantara, a wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and conservation centre founded by Anant Ambani. At the centre, initiatives traditionally begin with seeking blessings in accordance with Sanatana Dharma, which emphasises reverence for nature and respect for all living beings. Messi’s visit reflected this cultural ethos as he […]
India’s merchandise exports are reeling from the 50% US tariff, with gems, jewellery, textiles, and other sectors hit hardest. Marine products, electronics, and engineering goods are finding new markets, partially offsetting the losses. Gems and jewellery saw the steepest fall, claimed reports. Exports to the US dropped nearly 70% since September, after the tariff was […]
Over the past several months, the US has steadily tightened visa norms by rolling back interview waivers, reinstating in-person interviews, and expanding social-media screening beyond students to include skilled workers and their families, a shift that has triggered widespread delays and cancellations of visa appointments, particularly in India. Now, in view of the postponement of […]
A new chapter in high-stakes immigration has arrived, and it reportedly comes with a glittering price tag. The Donald Trump Gold Card promises a golden ticket to life in America. The website shouts: “Unlock life in America. Apply now.” But for Indians eyeing permanent residency, the sheen of gold quickly fades: “apply now” does not […]
Fugitive entrepreneurs Nitin and Chetan Sandesara have deposited Rs. 5,100 crore with the Supreme Court registry, meeting the Apex Court’s key requirement for dropping the criminal proceedings pending against them. According to their spokesperson, this payment satisfies the deadline set by the court and significantly boosts the total recovery linked to the brothers’ alleged loan […]
The sky that day seemingly carried the promise of a fresh start. Instead, it delivered a tragedy that Gujarat will never recover from. Many families are still not unable to reconcile themselves with the loss of their dear ones who succumbed to the AI 171 plane crash. Six months have passed, but the scale of […]
It’s been six months since the ill-fated AI171 plane crashed. As families continue to live with a silence filled by unanswered questions, investigators are looking into possible electrical issues. But six months on, a clear picture continues to elude them, revealed findings by a national newspaper. A father of a newly married traveller told the newspaper that […]
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday formally rolled out his long-discussed “gold card” initiative — a programme that grants legal residency and a pathway to American citizenship in exchange for large investments from individuals and companies. The announcement came as an application website went live, marking the official launch of a plan the administration has […]
Nearly six months after the Air India 171 crash in Ahmedabad, a US aviation attorney is closely monitoring the investigation. Mike Andrews of Beasley Allen represents families of more than 130 victims. According to a detailed report by a national daily, he has raised serious questions about why flight data was taken to the US […]
Anant Ambani is the youngest and the first Asian to receive this prestigious honour Global Humane Society, the international brand of American Humane Society, the oldest national humane organization in the United States and the largest certifier of animal welfare, presented Anant Ambani, founder of the wildlife conservation center Vantara, with the Global Humanitarian Award […]
Five FIRs. A network across at least three states. Agents from Pakistan to China. Over 500 victims trapped in cyber slavery. All in less than two years. Gujarat Police say this is the work of 29-year-old Nilesh Purohit, also called Neel or ‘The Ghost’. Startling details have emerged in a detailed investigative report by a […]
