Process all Green Cards within 6 Months, Presidential Panel Recommends
Washington DC: A US presidential advisory commission has unanimously voted to recommend President Joe Biden process all applications for green cards or permanent residency within six months. To be sent to the White House now […]
EU unveils $220bn plan to ditch Russian energy
Brussels: The European Commission has announced a 210 billion euro ($220bn) plan to end its dependency on Russian fossil fuels in a span of five years and speeds up its transition to green energy. The […]
India is new hope for world amidst conflicts: PM Modi
New Delhi: Highlighting India’s rising stature at the international forums, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that India offers new hope for the world amidst global unrest and conflicts. Addressing the ‘Yuva Shivir’ organized […]
Biden’s Asia trip shifts focus to China
PM Modi will participate in the third Quad leaders’ summit on May 24 U.S. on alert over North Korea threat Washington DC: President Joe Biden embarked Thursday on a six-day trip to South Korea and […]
Russia signals annexation of seized Ukrainian territory
Rebutting Turkey, Biden lauds NATO bids of Sweden, Finland G7 to launch Global Alliance for Food Security Kyiv: Fresh from its triumph over the last armed Ukrainian resistance in the devastated city of Mariupol, Russia […]
Swearing-in of new IAPC leadership on May 21
New York: Induction ceremony of the new Board of Directors and National Executive Committee of the Indo-American Press Club (IAPC) will be held on May 21 at the Grand Ballroom of the Indian Consulate in […]
New York
Swearing-in of new IAPC leadership on May 21
New York: Induction ceremony of the new Board of Directors and National Executive Committee of the Indo-American Press Club (IAPC) will be held on May 21 at the Grand Ballroom of the Indian Consulate in […]
High-level panel of Asian leaders convenes to accelerate regional transition to net zero
New York: In a bid to accelerate Asia’s transition to net zero greenhouse gas emissions, and harness the opportunities of scaling climate action, the Asia Society Policy Institute convened a High-Level Policy Commission on Getting […]
Google picks Indian American Bakul Patel to head Digital Health Strategy
New York: Bakul Patel, a former Indian American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) leader will join forces with technology behemoth Google as its new senior director of global digital health strategy and regulatory. Having spent […]
International
EU unveils $220bn plan to ditch Russian energy
Brussels: The European Commission has announced a 210 billion euro ($220bn) plan to end its dependency on Russian fossil fuels in a span of five years and speeds up its transition to green energy. The […]
Russia signals annexation of seized Ukrainian territory
Rebutting Turkey, Biden lauds NATO bids of Sweden, Finland G7 to launch Global Alliance for Food Security Kyiv: Fresh from its triumph over the last armed Ukrainian resistance in the devastated city of Mariupol, Russia […]
French President appoints Elisabeth Borne as new PM
New York: French President Emmanuel Macron has named Elisabeth Borne as the country’s new Prime Minister. Borne, 61, is a former Minister of Transport, Ecology and Labour. She is the second woman to hold the position […]
Covid-hit Shanghai likely to reopen on June 1
New Delhi: China’s financial hub Shanghai will reopen gradually and resume “normal life” from June 1 after stamping out its Covid-19 infections from 15 of its 16 districts, media reports said. At present, the number of […]
Russia, Ukraine peace talks on hold
Russian and Ukrainian officials have said that negotiations on a solution to the ongoing war have been suspended as the process is mired in a stalemate. “The talks are not going on. Ukraine has actually […]
Ukrainian troops surrender in Mariupol steel plant: Russia
New York: Russia said that 265 Ukrainian soldiers, including several dozen wounded troops, surrendered at the besieged Azovstal steel plant in Ukraine’s port city of Mariupol. “Over the past 24 hours, 265 militants laid down their […]
EU unveils $220bn plan to ditch Russian energy
Brussels: The European Commission has announced a 210 billion euro ($220bn) plan to end its dependency on Russian fossil fuels in a span of five years and speeds up its transition to green energy. The […]
Russia signals annexation of seized Ukrainian territory
Rebutting Turkey, Biden lauds NATO bids of Sweden, Finland G7 to launch Global Alliance for Food Security Kyiv: Fresh from its triumph over the last armed Ukrainian resistance in the devastated city of Mariupol, Russia […]
French President appoints Elisabeth Borne as new PM
New York: French President Emmanuel Macron has named Elisabeth Borne as the country’s new Prime Minister. Borne, 61, is a former Minister of Transport, Ecology and Labour. She is the second woman to hold the position […]
India is new hope for world amidst conflicts: PM Modi
New Delhi: Highlighting India’s rising stature at the international forums, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that India offers new hope for the world amidst global unrest and conflicts. Addressing the ‘Yuva Shivir’ organized […]
India had most pollution deaths in 2019, over 23.5 Lakh: Lancet
New Delhi: India saw over 23.5 lakh premature deaths due to pollution of all types – including 16.7 lakh fatalities caused by air pollution – in 2019, the highest among all countries globally, according to a […]
China building ‘larger’ bridge over Pangong lake
New Delhi: China is constructing a “larger” second bridge in an area held by it around the strategically key Pangong Tso lake in eastern Ladakh and it could help the Chinese military to quickly mobilize its […]
India is new hope for world amidst conflicts: PM Modi
New Delhi: Highlighting India’s rising stature at the international forums, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that India offers new hope for the world amidst global unrest and conflicts. Addressing the ‘Yuva Shivir’ organized […]
Biden’s Asia trip shifts focus to China
PM Modi will participate in the third Quad leaders’ summit on May 24 U.S. on alert over North Korea threat Washington DC: President Joe Biden embarked Thursday on a six-day trip to South Korea and […]
India had most pollution deaths in 2019, over 23.5 Lakh: Lancet
New Delhi: India saw over 23.5 lakh premature deaths due to pollution of all types – including 16.7 lakh fatalities caused by air pollution – in 2019, the highest among all countries globally, according to a […]
China building ‘larger’ bridge over Pangong lake
New Delhi: China is constructing a “larger” second bridge in an area held by it around the strategically key Pangong Tso lake in eastern Ladakh and it could help the Chinese military to quickly mobilize its […]
P Chidambaram’s son took bribe to help Chinese nationals: CBI
New Delhi: Congress MP Karti Chidambaram’s home and offices were searched by the CBI over allegations of ‘bribe-for-visas’. Seven premises linked to Karti Chidambaram – the son of former Union Minister P Chidambaram – and his […]
India retains top spot as fastest-growing major economy: UN
United Nations: With economic growth forecast at 6.4 percent for this fiscal year, India will be the fastest-growing major economy, according to a UN report. “We expect Indian recovery to remain strong in the near term […]
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Entertainment
Jeremy Renner plays cricket with kids in Rajasthan
Marvel star Jeremy Renner let his Indian fans know that he is in the country as he shared a picture on social media in which he can be seen playing cricket with children. Renner, best […]
‘Bridgerton 3’ will follow Colin and Penelope’s love story
Irish actress and ‘Bridgerton’ star Nicola Coughlan recently made a huge revelation about the American period drama show, which is based on Julia Quinn’s collection of novels. Nicola, who plays Penelope Featherington and her alter […]
Indian-American Emily Shah debuts in Bollywood with ‘Jungle Cry’
Indian-American actress Emily Shah is set to make her Bollywood debut with Abhay Deol-starrer ‘Jungle Cry’, which will see a theatrical release across the country on May 20. Shah plays the role of a Rugby […]
Sports
Harbhajan mourns Symonds’ death, says ‘gone too soon’
New Delhi: India spinner Harbhajan Singh, who was involved in one of the biggest on-field controversies that threatened to spoil the relationship between the Australian and India cricket boards, on Sunday paid his tribute to […]
Thailand Open: Sindhu, Srikanth advance to second round
Bangkok: Top Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth advanced to the second round of the Thailand Open 2022 after registering after hard-fought wins in their singles matches but Saina Nehwal lost her clash and […]
When camaraderie, bonding helped India win historic Thomas Cup
New Delhi: India’s maiden Thomas Cup title came on the back of some solid camaraderie shown by the players on and off the court. However, HS Prannoy has revealed that ‘bonding’ is something which is […]
Business
Crash of TerraUSD shakes Crypto
New York: Crypto-currency markets are being rocked after a popular token lost 99 percent of its value, dragging down a so-called “stablecoin” with it. The Terra Luna token fell from a high of $118, last […]
Campbell Wilson appointed CEO & MD of Air India
Tata Sons today announced Campbell Wilson’s appointment as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Managing Director (MD) of Air India. The Air India board approved the appointment subject to requisite regulatory approvals. Wilson, 50, has 26 […]
LIC IPO issue subscribed 2.89 times on final day
New Delhi: The initial public offering of Life Insurance Corporation of India has received robust response from investors with the insurance major’s offer having been subscribed 2.89 times. It received bids for 46.77 crore equity […]
Lifestyle
It isn’t easy to find a good roommate
My younger daughter, Divya, is heading off to college soon and looking forward to enjoying a little independence. She has spent her entire life at home, living with her parents and following their rules, and […]
Katrina Kaif burns off NY holiday calories with Pilates
Katrina Kaif is one of the fittest actors in the Indian film fraternity. Time and again, the actor has spoken about the importance of staying fit and healthy. The 38-year-old actor who is currently vacationing […]
Rajasthan’s Ramgarh Vishdhari Sanctuary notified as India’s 52nd tiger reserve
The Ramgarh Vishdhari Sanctuary in Rajasthan has been notified as India’s 52nd tiger reserve, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said. This is Rajasthan’s fourth tiger reserve after Ranthambore, Sariska and Mukundra. “Pleased to note Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve […]