Colombo, Dec 11 (IANS) The Indian Army has expanded its humanitarian operations in Sri Lanka in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, fast-tracking the restoration of damaged bridges, restoring connectivity, and strengthening on-ground medical support as part of Operation Sagar Bandhu.
Washington, Dec 11 (IANS) Two of the most influential Indian American lawmakers in the United States Congress -- Rep. Ami Bera and Rep. Pramila Jayapal -- delivered some of the sharpest and most substantive interventions during the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia hearing on the US–India strategic partnership, pressing for a steadier, more values-driven and innovation-centred vision for the relationship.
Ottawa, Dec 11 (IANS) In a bid to boost India-Canada parliamentary ties, Indian High Commissioner to Canada Dinesh K. Patnaik met Canadian Speaker of the House of Commons, Francis Scarpaleggia and discussed shared democratic values along with avenues for future cooperation between the two countries.
Washington, Dec 11 (IANS) The United States and India are intensifying cooperation on counterterrorism and intelligence-sharing, senior experts told lawmakers.
New York, Dec 11 (IANS) The US Federal Reserve has cut the interest rate by 0.25 per cent, bringing it to the 3.5 to 3.75 per cent range, as it tried to balance inflation risk with a labour market showing signs of cooling.
Washington, Dec 11 (IANS) Indian American Arvind Krishna, IBM Chairman and CEO, has called on the Trump Administration to loosen restrictions on exporting advanced American artificial intelligence systems to friendly countries, warning that rivals could otherwise gain access to capabilities that trusted partners cannot.
Washington, Dec 11 (IANS) The vital role of Indian Americans in strengthening the US–India partnership took centre stage during a Congressional hearing, even as lawmakers sharply criticised the Trump administration's policies affecting visas, immigration pathways, and bilateral goodwill.
Washington, Dec 11 (IANS) India has demonstrated the “stiffest resistance” to China’s growing aggression across the Indo-Pacific, top American experts on South Asia told lawmakers.
Kathmandu, Dec 11 (IANS) Nepal's interim government will take steps toward amending the current constitution, with reforms aimed at ensuring full proportional and inclusive representation based on population and introducing term limits for elected officials in key state positions.
Washington, Dec 11 (IANS) US President Donald Trump announced a new “Trump Gold Card” programme that he said would allow companies to retain top graduates from American universities -- including thousands from India -- ending what he described as a “ridiculous” system that forces skilled talent to leave after completing their studies.
