Washington, Sep 26 (IANS) President Donald Trump has told congressional leaders that his administration is cancelling nearly $1 billion in previously approved federal spending without obtaining Congress’ consent, triggering a fresh confrontation over presidential power and public funding.
Washington, Sep 26 (IANS) Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and four Democratic lawmakers have reintroduced legislation that would prohibit federal agencies from using facial recognition and other biometric surveillance technologies.
Mumbai, Sep 26 (IANS) Actress Mrunal Thakur recently treated fans to a heartwarming family moment as she shared a picture with her parents on her social media account.
New York, Sep 26 (IANS) India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) reiterated their commitment to the principle of freedom of navigation, which is now imperiled in the region, during a meeting between External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and GCC representatives.
Ichinomiya City, Sep 26 (IANS) India’s Lakshya Sen’s Asian Games campaign came to an end in the men’s singles second round on Saturday, as Singapore’s former world champion Loh Kean Yew held his nerve to prevail in a three-game contest in Nagoya.
Washington, Sep 26 (IANS) A coalition of 22 US attorneys general has opposed the Trump administration’s proposal to impose a fee exceeding $100,000 on certain H-1B visa petitions, arguing that the measure is unlawful and would worsen shortages of teachers, doctors and nurses.
United Nations, Sep 26 (IANS) The United States is pressing for a reduction of more than $1 billion in the United Nations budget and has identified 4,000 positions that could be cut, a State Department spokesman said.
New York, Sep 26 (IANS) The Trump administration wants to shift US economic diplomacy away from traditional foreign assistance and towards private investment, commercial agreements and projects that create lasting economic ties, Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau said
United Nations, Sep 26 (IANS) Baloch and Pashtun activists held protests outside the UN complex against killings, imprisonment and forced disappearances of their people while Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was speaking at the General Assembly.
Washington, Sep 26 (IANS) A Republican senator has introduced legislation that would bar foreign nationals from using US tourist visas and visa-waiver programmes primarily to give birth in the country and secure American citizenship for their children.
