Washington, Dec 3 (IANS) The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) urged the Trump Administration to work with Pakistan to amend or repeal its blasphemy law, warning that the statute remains a central driver of mob attacks, wrongful imprisonment, and escalating threats against Christians, Ahmadiyya Muslims, and other religious minorities.
Washington, Dec 3 (IANS) US President Donald Trump referenced India and Pakistan while highlighting what he called a sweeping record on ending global conflicts, telling his Cabinet that several international disputes "never would have happened" under his leadership and that he had already "ended eight wars," including those involving South Asia.
Mumbai, Dec 3 (IANS) Actress Alia Bhatt treated the netizens with an inspiring glimpse of her workout session on social media.
Washington, Dec 3 (IANS) US President Donald Trump told his Cabinet that the United States has recorded “zero” illegal entries for six consecutive months, even as senior officials outlined sweeping crackdowns on visa fraud and undocumented migration, developments being closely watched by Indian nationals, H-1B professionals, students, and diaspora families.
Washington, Dec 3 (IANS) The US government has asked a federal court in Virginia to impose tight controls on classified material in the criminal case against Indian American strategic analyst Ashley J. Tellis, whose arrest this month sent ripples through policy and academic circles in Washington’s South Asian community.
United Nations, Dec 3 (IANS) Stefan Priesner of Austria has taken over as the UN’s head in India, according to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric.
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) In a poignant display of neighbourhood solidarity, India has once again emerged as the first responder to Sri Lanka's hour of need, extending critical humanitarian aid as the island nation grapples with the catastrophic aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah.
Chennai, Dec 2 (IANS) Indian junior men's hockey team eased their way into the quarterfinals of the prestigious FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 after their unbeaten run in the round robin league stage. On Tuesday, the team convincingly beat Switzerland 5-0 at the Madurai International Hockey Stadium. The team led by Rohit and coached by PR Sreejesh will take on Belgium on December 5.
Mumbai, Dec 2 (IANS) Television stars Hina Khan and Rubina Dilaik are serving major bestie goals as they vacation in Goa with their respective partners, Rocky Jaiswal and Abhinav Shukla.
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s sudden visit to New Delhi, and reports of meeting Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leadership, are being considered politically significant in light of his party’s rising bitterness with Opposition Mahagathbandhan allies, especially since the run-up to the Bihar Assembly elections last month.
