Dhaka, Dec 20 (IANS) The Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities (HRCBM) on Saturday asserted that blasphemy allegations have become a deadly instrument of persecution in the country — one… Continue reading Rising threat to minorities in Bangladesh over false blasphemy accusations
Washington, Dec 20 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio mounted a vigorous defence of the Trump administration’s tightening of visa and refugee policies, saying the United States has an… Continue reading Rubio defends visa curbs, vows tougher vetting
Washington, Dec 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping prescription drug price cuts is expected to ripple across global pharmaceutical markets, including India’s generics-driven drug export sector, as… Continue reading Trump’s drug price cuts set to impact global pharma, including India
Washington, Dec 20 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States is placing renewed emphasis on security and stability in the Western Hemisphere, citing cooperation with regional… Continue reading US renewing focus on Western Hemisphere security: Rubio
Washington, Dec 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump signaled a direct challenge to insurance companies as part of his plan to lower prescription drug prices, arguing that savings should flow… Continue reading Trump targets insurers, says drug price savings must go directly to patients
Washington, Dec 20 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States is pressing for a humanitarian ceasefire in Sudan, warning that the situation there is “horrifying.” “Our… Continue reading US seeks humanitarian ceasefire in Sudan
Washington, Dec 19 (IANS) US President Donald Trump signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2026, a sweeping defence measure that, among other things, explicitly… Continue reading Trump signs NDAA seeking expanded military engagement with India
Washington, Dec 19 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said he is close to deciding on the next chair of the US Federal Reserve, telling reporters he is interviewing a small… Continue reading Trump says he is close to naming next Federal Reserve chair
Washington, Dec 19 (IANS) An Indian team proposing a sovereign, phased-array satellite internet infrastructure to expand broadband access across remote regions has emerged as a global winner of NASA’s 2025… Continue reading Indian team’s satellite internet concept wins NASA’s 2025 Space Apps Challenge
Washington, Dec 19 (IANS) US President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the federal government to move marijuana from the most restrictive category of controlled substances, arguing the step… Continue reading Trump signs order to ease federal restrictions on medical marijuana
New York, Dec 19 (IANS) Seven people were killed after a small jet crashed at a regional airport in Statesville, US state of North Carolina, police said. According to the… Continue reading Seven killed in small plane crash at US North Carolina airport
Washington, Dec 18 (IANS) India’s relationship with the United States in 2025 has been marked by early diplomatic momentum, followed by trade-related friction and geopolitical disagreements, but is now stabilising… Continue reading Cautious recovery in India–US ties after 2025 ‘wobbles’, says expert (IANS Interview)
Washington, Dec 18 (IANS) Warning of the United States’ heavy dependence on foreign-made generic drugs, many sourced from India and China, an influential senator cautioned that American families may be… Continue reading US Senator warns foreign-made generics may put families at risk
Washington, Dec 18 (IANS) Around one million participants from across the world are planning to join a meditation session on December 21, organised by the Heartfulness Institute, an initiative that… Continue reading Indian origin wellness institute plans a million-participant meditation event, eyes Guinness record
Washington, Dec 18, (IANS) The United States has signalled a strategic shift from a narrow focus on semiconductor chips to securing the entire artificial intelligence (AI) stack, including data centres,… Continue reading Pax Silica signals US shift from chips to full AI stack: Officials
