Trump invokes India–Pakistan as he touts ending global wars

IANS | December 3, 2025 7:50 AM

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.

Trump touts ‘zero illegal entries' as Cabinet targets visa fraud

IANS | December 3, 2025 7:06 AM

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.

US moves to restrict access to classified files in Tellis prosecution

IANS | December 3, 2025 6:56 AM

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.

Stefan Priesner takes over as UN head in India 

IANS | December 3, 2025 6:27 AM

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.

Men's Jr World Cup 2025: Unbeaten India thrash Switzerland 5-0, set up quarterfinal against Belgium

IANS | December 2, 2025 11:08 PM

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.

JMM shifting political alliance will be a direct blow to Tejashwi over Bihar decision

IANS | December 2, 2025 11:01 PM

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.