Washington, Oct 9 (IANS) A senior Democratic senator said that he plans to pursue legislation requiring the Pentagon to allow members of Congress access to American military bases overseas after being denied entry to a major US installation in Qatar during a visit to the Gulf.
Washington, Oct 9 (IANS) Indian-origin Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has thanked US President Donald Trump for conferring on him the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, saying he was humbled to receive the honour alongside some of America's leading technology pioneers.
Washington, Oct 9 (IANS) Two Democratic lawmakers have sharply criticised the Trump administration's decision to suspend Microsoft and other technology companies from a key employment-based green-card programme, warning that the move threatens legal immigration pathways for skilled foreign professionals already working in the United States.
Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Actor Makarand Anaspure, who shared a close bond with veteran actor Nana Patekar and worked alongside him for years on their social initiative NAAM Foundation, paid an emotional farewell to the late actor in Pune on Thursday.
Washington, Oct 9 (IANS) Two US senators have warned that China could gain a strategic advantage in shaping global 6G and satellite communications rules unless the Trump administration moves quickly to appoint the American delegation's leader for a major international telecommunications conference in Shanghai next year.
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Ethiopia and expressed his keenness to advance India's strategic partnership with the African nation through productive engagements.
Los Angeles, Oct 9 (IANS) Filmmaker Mike Flanagan, who is receiving a lot of positive response to his recently released miniseries ‘Carrie’, has shared his experience of working with author Stephen King on whose eponymous novel the miniseries is based.
Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) The late actor Nana Patekar’s son Malhar Patekar has shared the reason behind the final rites of the actor being held after the sunset. As per the traditions, the cremation isn’t done after sunset. Malhar Patekar spoke with the media after the cremation, and explained that the family and his mortal remains were in Goa, and bringing them to his farmhouse took some time considering the long travel.
Washington, Oct 9 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has described billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk as a modern-day Thomas Edison, calling him a national treasure whose technological achievements have advanced America's strategic interests, transformed space exploration and saved lives during natural disasters.
Washington, Oct 9 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has honoured six of America's leading technology pioneers, including Indian-origin Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, with the country's highest awards for scientific achievement and technological innovation, describing their contributions as central to America's global leadership.
