US courts scrutinise immigration detention, delays

IANS | January 24, 2026 10:58 AM

Washington, Jan 24 (IANS) Three US federal courts have issued rulings this week questioning how immigration authorities detain noncitizens and handle immigration benefit cases, granting partial relief to Indian nationals or allowing their lawsuits to move forward.

EU HRVP Kaja Kallas begins India visit as New Delhi, EU seek stronger strategic ties

IANS | January 24, 2026 9:25 AM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President Kaja Kallas arrived in India on Saturday on her first official visit, with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) describing the trip as timely for further strengthening the India–EU Strategic Partnership amid sustained high-level engagements between the two sides.

India reaffirms commitment to build bright, prosperous future with Fiji

IANS | January 24, 2026 8:47 AM

Suva (Fiji), Jan 24 (IANS) India has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Fiji and the wider Pacific, highlighting that the bilateral relationship of the two nations is entering a new phase of cooperation built on trust, shared values and people-to-people ties, according to Fijian media.

US Rep Lofgren backs bill to curb anti-Sikh hate

IANS | January 24, 2026 6:26 AM

Washington, Jan 24 (IANS) Legislation to strengthen the federal response to anti-Sikh discrimination and hate crimes is gaining bipartisan momentum in the US House of Representatives, as Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren joins as a co-sponsor.

US lawmakers cite visa, workforce woes in US quantum race

IANS | January 24, 2026 6:19 AM

Washington, Jan 24 (IANS) Members of Congress from both parties have raised sharp concerns that immigration policies, workforce pipelines, and supply chain uncertainty are threatening the United States’ leadership in quantum science and technology.

Sheikh Hasina blames Yunus for her ouster, says B'desh in 'age of terror'

IANS | January 23, 2026 10:19 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina condemned Dhaka’s interim government led by Muhammad Yunus in her harshest words yet, accusing it of plunging the country into “an age of terror”, and termed the Chief Adviser a “murderous fascist”.