New Delhi / Washington:H-1B and H-4 visa holders planning to travel to India for emergencies, family events, or weddings have been urged to exercise extreme caution, as US visa appointment delays in India have stretched well into mid-2026. Immigration experts warn that what was once routine travel could now turn into a prolonged and risky … Read more
Washington, D.C. — A high-stakes congressional inquiry has been launched into a controversial battlefield decision attributed to Adm. Frank Bradley regarding the treatment of two survivors of a recent boat-strike incident. Lawmakers say the order—allegedly directing the killing of the survivors—raises urgent questions about rules of engagement, chain-of-command accountability, and ethical conduct during combat operations. … Read more
Washington. The United States is once again preparing to tighten restrictions on Indian basmati rice. President Donald Trump’s administration is reportedly planning a fresh ban on the import of Indian rice, even though the U.S. already imposes a hefty 50% tariff—one of the highest in the world—on basmati coming from India. This is not the … Read more
Washington, D.C. — Two members of the West Virginia National Guard remain in critical condition after being shot near the White House on Wednesday afternoon in what authorities described as a “targeted ambush.” According to law enforcement, the soldiers were on a high-visibility patrol near 17th and I Streets NW — just a few blocks … Read more
WASHINGTON — Google is set to battle the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in federal court on Friday in what could become one of the most consequential legal fights in the history of internet advertising. The hearing, taking place in Alexandria, Virginia, marks the final stage of a trial that will determine whether the tech … Read more
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Florida Democrat, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges that she stole $5 million in Covid-19 disaster relief funds and illegally funneled part of that money into her 2021 congressional campaign, the Department of Justice announced Wednesday. According to the indictment filed in U.S. … Read more
Washington, D.C. — After weeks of uncertainty caused by a prolonged government shutdown, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is set to release the long-delayed September nonfarm payrolls report on Thursday at 8:30 a.m. ET. The release will mark the first official snapshot of U.S. labor conditions since early September, offering long-awaited insight for economists, … Read more
