Trump expands 529 funds to home-schooling

IANS | August 25, 2026 6:44 AM

Washington, Aug 25 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has expanded the use of tax-advantaged education savings accounts to cover home-schooling costs, presenting the measure as part of a broader effort to give American parents more control over their children’s education.

30 US senators seek end to visa delays

IANS | August 25, 2026 6:33 AM

Washington, Aug 25 (IANS) A group of 30 US senators has urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to address delays in processing student and exchange visitor visas, warning that applicants may be unable to reach the United States before the new academic year begins.

US to test laser weapons against drones

IANS | August 25, 2026 6:25 AM

Washington, Aug 25 (IANS) The US military plans to conduct a year-long operational test of high-energy lasers and high-power microwaves designed to defeat hostile drones, a senior Army official has said.

US proposes $103,265 fee for H-1B visas

IANS | August 25, 2026 6:19 AM

Washington, Aug 25 (IANS) The Trump administration has proposed imposing an additional $103,265 fee on employers filing cap-subject H-1B petitions, a sweeping increase that could sharply raise the cost of recruiting skilled foreign workers, including professionals from India.

Trump touts historic school choice push

IANS | August 25, 2026 6:11 AM

Washington, Aug 25 (IANS) US President Donald Trump promoted what he called the largest expansion of school choice in American history, saying parents should have the power to select schools that reflect their values.

Development and stability in J&K recognised by international community as PoJK burns: Report

IANS | August 24, 2026 11:45 PM

Greece, Aug 24 (IANS) The Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir hosted the third G20 Tourism Working Group meeting in May, and its tourism reached 2.36 crore visits in 2024, with 7.85 crore visitors between 2023 and 2025, while Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) offers no comparable numbers, because Islamabad has ensured none can be collected, a report said.

India and Morocco discuss expanding bilateral trade relations

IANS | August 24, 2026 11:43 PM

Rabat, Aug 24 (IANS) Jitin Prasada, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry; Electronics and Information Technology, met Omar Hejira, State Minister for Foreign Trade of Morocco, on Monday and discussed expanding bilateral trade relations.

US launches ‘economic D-Day’ against Iran

IANS | August 24, 2026 11:42 PM

Washington, Aug 24 (IANS) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday launched what he called an “economic onslaught” against Iran, warning governments, banks and companies worldwide that they must choose between doing business with Tehran and retaining access to the American financial system.