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Aug

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H-1B visa controversy heat up: US Senator Mike Lee questions program amid Walmart Bribery rumors

The recent comments against the H-1B visa system coincide with rurumourshat Trump may attack the system, which permits Indian IT engineers to work in the US, next. New Delhi: US Senator Mike Lee has stirred debate over the future of the H-1B visa program, questioning whether it’s time to pause the system that allows skilled foreign workers—primarily from India—to work in the United States. His comments come amid unverified social media claims linking Walmart to a bribery scandal involving the hiring of Indian tech professionals. “Is it time to pause H1-B visas?” Senator Lee asked on X (formerly Twitter), after…

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25

Aug

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Israel airstrike hits Gaza hospital, killing at least 15 including journalists, say Palestinian officials

An Israeli airstrike hit a Gaza hospital, killing 15 people, including three journalists, said Palestinian officials. New Delhi: An Israeli airstrike struck the fourth floor of Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza on Monday, killing at least 15 people, including three journalists, according to Gaza’s health ministry. The attack targeted the largest medical facility in southern Gaza, already struggling amid ongoing conflict and resource shortages. The Associated Press, citing the Gaza health ministry, reported that the victims were killed in a "double-tap" strike, a tactic where a second missile hits shortly after the first, often targeting those responding to the…

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25

Aug

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Netanyahu issues sharp warning as Israel hits Yemen, says ‘Paying a very heavy price’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to retaliate against any entity planning attacks on Israel, following airstrikes in Yemen that killed at least six people and wounded dozens. New Delhi: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday declared that Israel will continue to launch preemptive and retaliatory strikes against anyone planning to attack the country. His remarks followed Israeli Air Force strikes in Yemen that killed at least six people and wounded dozens more, according to Houthi-controlled sources. Speaking from the Israeli Air Force’s command centre in Tel Aviv, Netanyahu made clear that the strikes were part of a broader…

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25

Aug

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Trump’s India tariffs ‘aggressive leverage’ to force Russia to stop war: US Vice President JD Vance

Trump doubled tariffs on Indian goods to a whopping 50 per cent, including a 25 per cent additional duty for India's purchase of Russian crude oil. New York: US Vice President JD Vance on Sunday said that President Donald Trump had applied "aggressive economic leverage," such as secondary tariffs on India, in an attempt to pressure Russia to end the war in Ukraine. Vance was speaking during an exclusive interview on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” when he also said the step would "make it harder" for the Russians to get rich from their oil economy. Trump has applied aggressive…

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25

Aug

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Zelenskyy ‘appreciates’ Trump for standing with Ukraine in defending ‘Independence’

On Ukraine’s 34th Independence Day, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed deep gratitude to US President Donald Trump for his support. New Delhi: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy publicly thanked US President Donald Trump for his Independence Day wishes. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Zelenskyy praised the United States for standing firmly with Ukraine in its fight to protect sovereignty, independence, and peace. "Dear US President Donald Trump, thank you for your heartfelt congratulations on Ukraine's Independence Day. We appreciate your kind words for the Ukrainian people, and we thank the United States for standing shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine…

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24

Aug

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Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen’s capital Sanaa after Houthi missile launch towards Israel

Residents of Sanaa told The Associated Press they heard loud explosions near a shuttered military academy and the presidential palace, with smoke rising close to Sabeen Square, a central gathering spot in the capital. New Delhi: Tensions escalated in the Middle East over the weekend as Israeli airstrikes targeted several locations in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, days after Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for launching a missile toward Israel. The airstrikes, which reportedly struck a power plant and a gas station, mark the latest in a series of retaliatory actions between Israel and the Iranian-backed rebel group. According to the Houthi media…

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Aug

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Moscow claims Kyiv drone strike hit Russian nuclear plant on Ukraine’s Independence Day

Firefighters also responded to a blaze at the port of Ust-Luga in Russia’s Leningrad region, home to a major fuel export terminal. The regional governor said approximately 10 Ukrainian drones were shot down, with debris igniting the fire. New Delhi: As Ukraine celebrated its 34th Independence Day on Sunday, the ongoing war with Russia intensified, with drone attacks, missile strikes, and international diplomacy dominating headlines. Russia accused Ukraine of launching a massive wave of drone attacks that included strikes on a nuclear facility, while world leaders reaffirmed their support for Ukraine in its fight for sovereignty. Drone attacks hit Russian…

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24

Aug

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Zelenskyy may visit India soon, Ukrainian envoy shares details

The development follows after NSA Ajit Doval, during his visit to Russia earlier this month, confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India by the end of the year. New Delhi: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to visit India soon, and the two sides are currently discussing the 'precise date', said the country's envoy Oleksandr Polishchuk on Saturday. During his visit to Kyiv in August last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had invited Zelenskyy to India.  "In relation to the declaration about the future strategic partnership between India and Ukraine, believe me, we have potential for that. The…

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24

Aug

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Russia-Ukraine war: Kremlin claims two villages captured in Donetsk amid ongoing peace efforts

The ministry also reported that Russian forces targeted a Ukrainian military-industrial facility and several temporary bases of Ukrainian troops and foreign fighters in 143 locations. Besides, Russian air defence systems reportedly shot down four guided bombs and 160 drones over the past week. Moscow: Russia announced on Saturday that its forces had taken control of two villages in Ukraine's Donetsk region within the past 24 hours, ANI reported citing Anadolu News Agency. In a statement, the Russian Defence Ministry said that the villages of Seredne and Kleban Byk came under Russian control after operations carried out by its Southern and…

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23

Aug

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Gaza crisis deepens: 25 killed in Israeli strikes as famine declared amid ongoing blockade

At least 25 Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes amid a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where famine has been officially declared for the first time in the Middle East. New Delhi: In yet another tragic escalation of violence, at least 25 Palestinians were killed on Saturday as Israeli airstrikes and gunfire targeted people on their way to aid centres and makeshift shelters. Among the dead were women and children who had been seeking refuge in tents. The information was confirmed by local hospitals, painting a grim picture of the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region. Hunger confirmed by global…

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