US Senators revive rail safety bill after toxic derailment

IANS | February 27, 2026 7:18 AM

Washington, Feb 27 (IANS) US lawmakers have reintroduced sweeping rail safety legislation three years after a toxic train derailment in Ohio, seeking tougher oversight of hazardous cargo, stricter inspections, and stronger protections for communities living along railway lines.

Hillary Clinton denies any Epstein link in tense deposition

IANS | February 27, 2026 6:49 AM

Washington, Feb 27 (IANS) Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told lawmakers that she had no information about Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes and did not recall ever meeting the disgraced financier, as she sat for a closed-door deposition before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.

Trump administration reevaluating OPT work route for foreign students

IANS | February 27, 2026 6:46 AM

Washington, Feb 27 (IANS) In a move that could directly affect thousands of foreign graduates, the US Department of Homeland Security has confirmed it is re-evaluating the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme, signalling possible regulatory changes to the post-study work route for F-1 visa holders.

PM Modi to address post Budget webinar today

IANS | February 27, 2026 6:29 AM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the post-Budget webinar on "Technology, Reforms and Finance for Viksit Bharat" on Friday morning via video conferencing.

US Senator targets Meta, Apple over bias

IANS | February 27, 2026 6:24 AM

Washington, Feb 27 (IANS) A senior Republican senator has launched a twin attack on two of America’s most powerful technology companies, accusing Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg of “denial and deceit” in a landmark child safety trial and alleging that Apple News has “systematically suppressed” right-leaning publications in favour of liberal outlets.

US lawmaker seeks death penalty for child rapists

IANS | February 27, 2026 6:18 AM

Washington, Feb 27 (IANS) A Republican lawmaker has introduced legislation in the US House of Representatives to authorise the death penalty for individuals convicted of raping children under federal law, declaring there would be “zero mercy for child rapists” and that those who prey on minors should face “the harshest consequence we can deliver.”