Washington, Dec 26 (IANS) A US federal court has cleared the way for a lawsuit filed by New York-based parents who allege negligence and emotional distress after their minor daughter was removed from Pakistan and brought to the United States without their knowledge, rejecting the government’s effort to have the case dismissed.
Washington, Dec 26 (IANS) Newly declassified US diplomatic records show that India played a decisive role in shaping the Paris climate agreement. The documents reveal that New Delhi helped force a non-binding global deal. They also show how India preserved room for growth while joining a universal climate framework.
Washington, Dec 26 (IANS) The US government has cited concerns related to manipulation and abuse in the H-1B visa system as a key driver behind its decision to overhaul how visas are selected each year.
Washington, Dec 26 (IANS) A US federal appeals court has upheld the conviction of Umar Farooq Chaudhry, a dual US-Pakistani citizen accused of trying to join violent jihad overseas.
Washington, Dec 26 (IANS) The US International Trade Commission has taken up a complaint that targets several Pakistan-based dental product exporters, opening the door to possible import bans on their goods in the American market.
Washington, Dec 26 (IANS) The US Department of Commerce has issued a final affirmative determination that producers and exporters of hard empty capsules from India received countervailable subsidies, a finding that could lead to the imposition of countervailing duties on Indian exports pending a separate injury ruling by the US International Trade Commission (ITC).
Washington, Dec 26 (IANS) Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi said restoring economic opportunity and holding government accountable is the core of his campaign as he runs for the US Senate.
Washington, Dec 26 (IANS) A sweeping change to the US H-1B visa selection process has triggered fresh anxiety among Indian technology professionals and Indian American families, after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) formally notified that future H-1B cap selections will be weighted based on wage levels rather than random lottery alone.
Washington, Dec 26 (IANS) President Donald Trump said the United States carried out a military strike against ISIS targets in northwest Nigeria, describing the action as a direct response to escalating attacks on civilians.
Kathmandu, Dec 25 (IANS) Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balen Shah was active throughout Thursday, meeting political leaders - mostly from newly formed political parties and Gen Z groups - as he seeks to galvanise support to challenge established political parties ahead of the scheduled parliamentary elections in March next year.
