Trump says he is on 'both sides' of H-1B argument

Yashwant Raj | January 22, 2025 6:27 AM

Washington, Jan 22 (IANS) President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he was on "both sides" of the H-1B argument but what he really wants to do is expand the categories of people coming to the US under the programme to include maitre d', wine experts and high-quality waiters.

As parties trade charges over Saif’s stabber, Majeed Memon warns against ‘politicization’ of probe

IANS | January 20, 2025 12:44 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The ongoing investigation into the stabbing of Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has drawn criticism over its handling and the political blamegame surrounding it. Senior NCP (SP) leader Majeed Memon has raised concerns over the lack of confidentiality in the investigation and the subsequent political furore, particularly with parties bickering over accused's Bangladeshi nationality and on how he managed to sneak into the Indian territory.

Trump says he will end Ukraine war on eve of swearing-in

Yashwant Raj | January 20, 2025 6:26 AM

Washington, January 20 (IANS) On the eve of taking office as the 47th President of the United States of America, Donald Trump told supporters at a victory rally that he will end the war in Ukraine and stop the chaos in West Asia and order a most aggressive drive to throw out illegal immigrants.

Bangladeshi angle in Saif Ali Khan stabbing case raises political din

IANS | January 19, 2025 2:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) The political landscape has intensified following the arrest of the accused in the stabbing case of Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan. The Mumbai Police detained Mohammad Shariful Islam Shehzad on Sunday morning in Thane, Maharashtra, and suspect he may be a Bangladeshi national, igniting allegations and counter-accusations between political parties.