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Trump admin tightens H-1B visa screening, targets applicants involved in ‘censorship’ of free speech

The Trump administration on Wednesday announced stricter vetting for H-1B visa applicants, targeting foreign workers involved in “censorship” of free speech, according to a report, citing an internal State Department memo Go to Source Read More

PM Modi gifts Russian edition of Bhagavad Gita to President Putin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said he presented a copy of the Gita in Russian to President Vladimir Putin. Read More

Critically ill ex-PM Khaleda Zia to be airlifted to London as condition worsens

Bangladesh ex-PM Khaleda Zia, critically ill and hospitalised in Dhaka, will be flown to London for advanced treatment as international medical teams oversee her care. Read More

‘Misleading’: Govt dismisses claim of new $2bn submarine lease with Russia

In a clarification, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) said that no fresh agreement has been signed and that the submarine lease referenced in the report pertains to an existing 2019 contract Go to Source Read More

‘No harm to others’: Putin says India–Russia partnership not targeted at US

“President Trump has his own agenda, his own goals, whereas we focus on ours – not against anyone, but rather aimed at safeguarding our respective interests, India’s and Russia’s interests. Read More

‘Why can the US buy, but not India?’: Putin questions US tariffs on India over Russian oil imports

Russian President Vladimir Putin backs India on US tariffs as he begins a two-day visit to Delhi; PM Modi hosts him for talks to boost defence, trade and energy ties. Read More

Pakistan’s president and PM approve Asim Munir as first chief of defence forces

Pakistan’s widely popular army chief was confirmed to the newly created post of chief of defence forces, a position that was established last month to improve coordination among the army, navy and air force. Read More

‘Not one to give in to pressure’: Putin hails PM Modi’s leadership amid US tariff push

Amid US tariff pressure on India, President Putin hails PM Modi as a leader who “is not one to give in to pressure” Go to Source Read More