Washington, Jan 26 (IANS) Navraj Rai, a 32-year-old attorney, has been sworn in as the first Sikh judge pro tempore in California’s Kern County, marking a milestone for the local Sikh community and the county’s court system.
Washington, Jan 26 (IANS) Five American states — Alaska, Oregon, Washington, Nebraska, and South Dakota — have proclaimed January 26, 2026, as the “Republic Day of India,” marking the 77th anniversary of the adoption of India’s Constitution and commemorating the contributions of the Indian and Indian American community to their states.
Washington, Jan 26 (IANS) US President Donald J. Trump has said he is building a major ballroom complex at the White House as a private gift to the United States, while accusing preservation advocates of filing a late lawsuit to block the project.
Washington, Jan 26 (IANS) US President Donald Trump renewed his call for a sweeping crackdown on illegal immigration, urged Democratic governors and mayors to cooperate with federal authorities, and said his administration was “reviewing everything” related to the fatal shooting of a man by a federal officer in Minneapolis.
Washington, Jan 26 (IANS) The United States stressed the depth of its relationship with India, extending greetings to the country on Republic Day and highlighting expanding cooperation across strategic sectors and sustained engagement in the Indo-Pacific.
Washington, Jan 26(IANS) A massive winter storm in the United States has knocked out power to over a million, disrupted tens of thousands of flights, and left several dead as dangerous cold and snow swept from the South to the Northeast, officials said.
Washington, Jan 26 (IANS) China has placed one of its most powerful military leaders under investigation, triggering intense scrutiny inside and outside the country as allegations range from corruption to the leaking of sensitive nuclear weapons data to the United States, media reports said.
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Bangladesh is entering a new phase of strategic challenges and opportunities in the aftermath of the July 2024 upheaval, as domestic transformations and global geopolitical turbulence converge to reshape the nation’s future.
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Sunday met European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who are the Chief Guests for the Republic Day ceremony, and expressed confidence that their upcoming discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi will herald a new chapter in India-EU ties.
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The number of Tibetan students having enrolled in ‘Tibet classes’ across many Chinese cities has seen a sharp rise this year, setting a new record and also raising apprehension about attempts to sinicise the indigenous population of Tibet.
