By Cdr Sandeep Dhawan The Indian state of Karnataka went to elections in May 2023. It was surprising to note how the Chinese media gave coverage to a state election in India, a phenomenon that was not seen before. The South China Morning Post (SCMP) published articles with headlines like “What Congress’ Win over Modi’s BJP...
“The recent denial of entry to India by Professor Nitasha Kaul from the U.K. is nothing short of weaponization of OCI cards to silence the critics of the BJP Government. This action that is contrary to the democratic traditions not only diminishes the value of the OCI card but also tarnishes the image of...
By Basab Dasgupta The Kansas City Chiefs (KCC) defeated the San Francisco Forty-niners in the Super Bowl of American Football played on February 11 in Las Vegas. The TV broadcast drew a record number of viewers. Apart from the fact that it was a thrilling match extending into overtime, another reason for the increased attention...
Washington: As previously announced, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ new inflation-adjusted premium processing fees take effect today, increasing the filing fee for Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing. USCIS published a final rule announcing the change in Dec. 28, 2023. The USCIS Stabilization Act established the current premium processing fees and the authority for the...
The initial registration period for the FY 2025 H-1B cap will open at noon Eastern on March 6 On April 1, USCIS will begin accepting online filing for H-1B cap petitions Washington: USCIS on Feb. 28 launched a new myUSCIS organizational accounts that will allow multiple people within an organization, as well as their legal representatives, to collaborate on and prepare...
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) President and CEO Andrew Kimball, and Mayor's Office of Talent and Workforce Development (NYCTalent) Executive Director Abby Jo Sigal on February 28, 2024, announced the release of the Green Economy Action Plan — a first-of-its-kind plan that lays out a roadmap...
World Vegan Vision's New Jersey Chapter recently organized two impactful events geared towards empowering youth and championing veganism as a compassionate and sustainable lifestyle choice. Dr. Kalindi Bakshi, President of the NJ Chapter, spearheaded a series of workshops aimed at educating teenagers on the advantages of plant-based nutrition. These workshops, hosted at Arya Samaj of...
First of five outdoor charging facilities now online at Manhattan’s Cooper Square, with others to be installed in coming weeks Effort part of administration’s “Charge Safe, Ride Safe” plan to support safe e-bike use, prevent deadly lithium-ion battery fires New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez, and...
Tirana, Albania: Ukraine’s president pleaded Wednesday for more ammunition to repel Russian advances as he co-hosted a summit with Albania’s government to build further support for Kyiv among southeastern European countries while signs of war fatigue grew. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that increasing the supply of armaments, and especially ammunition, was paramount for Ukraine...
