Afghan national charged in killing of US guardsman

IANS | December 24, 2025 9:32 AM

Washington, Dec 24 (IANS) The US authorities have filed federal charges against a 29-year-old Afghan national in connection with the shooting that killed National Guardsman Sarah Beckstrom and critically wounded Guardsman Andrew Wolfe in the nation’s capital.

US, Venezuela face off defiantly at UNSC as tensions escalate 

IANS | December 24, 2025 9:31 AM

United Nations, Dec 24 (IANS) The US and Venezuela defiantly faced off each other at an emergency session of the Security Council as tensions continued to rise with Washington capturing two ships carrying oil from the Latin American nation and trying over the weekend to intercept another tanker headed there.

US lawmakers warn 'public charge' rule risks H-1B green cards

IANS | December 24, 2025 9:12 AM

Washington, Dec 24, (IANS) A group of 127 US lawmakers has urged the Trump Administration to withdraw its proposed overhaul of the "public charge" rule, asserting that this would inject uncertainty into the legal immigration system, particularly for those families who are moving from H-1B visas to Green Cards.

Sarbananda Sonowal urges entrepreneurs, investors to tap Assam’s potential

IANS | December 24, 2025 9:09 AM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has urged industry leaders, startups and investors to partner in Assam’s growth story, saying that the convergence of policy innovation, connectivity expansion and good governance has created a strong foundation for long-term regional prosperity.

Munmun Dutta fulfils dream with Christmas celebration in Budapest

IANS | December 24, 2025 9:06 AM

Mumbai, Dec 24 (IANS) Television actress Munmun Dutta, known for playing the popular character Babita Krishnan Iyer in “Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah”, is soaking in the festive spirit far from home this Christmas, as she celebrates the season in Budapest, ticking off a dream from her bucket list.