Trump gives pre-emptive pardon to Indian American Republican activist

IANS | November 11, 2025 6:33 AM

New York, Nov 11 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has given a pre-emptive pardon to Indian American Republican Party activist C B Chandra Yadav, along with several high-profile political figures allegedly involved in Trump’s attempts to change the 2020 election results.

US air travel faces disruptions despite Senate deal to reopen the govt

IANS | November 11, 2025 6:24 AM

Washington, Nov 11 (IANS) US airlines are preparing for another week of widespread travel disruptions, even as the Senate moved forward on legislation to end the 41-day government shutdown. More than 1,500 flights were cancelled, about 5.5 per cent of scheduled trips, according to flight tracking data.

TLP protests expose Pakistan's weak governance, shift towards extremism: Report

IANS | November 10, 2025 9:18 PM

Islamabad, Nov 10 (IANS) Successive Pakistani governments’ failure to create adequate employment opportunities for youth, coupled with rising wealth inequality, and the broader tilt in national politics towards right-wing extremism, have made the Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) a formidable challenge in the country, a report said on Monday.

India continues to expand diplomatic reach across African continent

IANS | November 10, 2025 9:10 PM

Johannesburg, Nov 10 (IANS) India has been steadily strengthening its diplomatic engagement with African countries, expanding its presence on the continent and spearheading efforts that led to the African Union joining the G20 which is considered as a landmark achievement during India's G20 presidency in 2023, a report said on Monday.