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21 Sep

Australia, Canada, and UK Recognize Palestine, Call for End to Hamas

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAustralia, Canada, Palestine recognition, two-state solution, UK

National Times Bureau (Rajeev Sharma): Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom jointly announced their recognition of the State of Palestine, reaffirming support for a two-state solution in the Middle East. The coordinated move, declared in separate statements by Prime Ministers Anthony Albanese, Mark Carney, and Keir Starmer, emphasized that the recognition was meant to revive hopes for peace and not to reward Hamas, which they urged must disband immediately.Albanese called the recognition a historic acknowledgment of the Palestinian people’s long-held aspirations for independence, while Carney cited Canada’s decades-long support for a two-state solution as the foundation of its decision. Starmer…

21 Sep

$100,000 H-1B Fee Applies Only to New Applicants, White House Confirms

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump immigration policy, H-1B visa fee, U.S.-India relations

Washington/New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma)— The White House on Saturday moved to dispel alarm after President Donald Trump signed an order imposing a $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt clarified that the charge is a one-time levy, applying only to new petitions and not retroactively.She stressed that existing H-1B visa holders will not be affected, whether they are already in the U.S. or temporarily abroad. “Those already on H-1B visas, including individuals travelling abroad, will not be asked to pay this amount upon re-entry,” Leavitt posted on X, adding that the change will come into force in…

21 Sep

Don’t Miss It! Last Solar Eclipse of 2025 to Stun Skywatchers on September 21

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National Times Bureau: The final solar eclipse of the year will take place on Sunday, September 21, offering a celestial spectacle to skywatchers in select regions of the world. This partial eclipse will begin at 1:29 pm EDT (10:59 pm IST) and end at 5:53 pm EDT (3:23 am IST, September 22).The maximum phase of the eclipse, when the Moon covers the largest portion of the Sun, will occur at 3:41 pm EDT (1:11 am IST). Viewers in Antarctica, Australia, New Zealand, and parts of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans will be able to witness the event, though India will…

21 Sep

Trump Claims He Stopped India-Pakistan Conflict With Trade, Seeks Nobel Prize for ‘Ending Seven Wars’

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump Nobel Peace Prize, Trump India-Pakistan conflict, US foreign policy

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has once again claimed credit for resolving tensions between India and Pakistan, asserting that his trade diplomacy helped prevent conflict earlier this year. Speaking at the American Cornerstone Institute Founder’s Dinner on Saturday, Trump said he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for “ending seven wars.”“On the world stage, we are respected at a level that we have never been respected before,” Trump said. “We are forging peace agreements, and we are stopping wars. So we stopped wars between India and Pakistan, Thailand and Cambodia.”The President claimed that trade negotiations were central to his…

20 Sep

Trump Administration Seeks $100,000 Annual Fee for H-1B Visas, Sparking Concerns in Tech Industry

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsDonald Trump

Washington/San Francisco: In a sweeping move that could dramatically impact U.S. technology firms, the Trump administration announced a proposal on Friday to charge companies a $100,000 annual fee for each H-1B visa they sponsor. The new fee, which would be assessed for each of the three years that the visa holder is employed, has raised concerns about the future of skilled labor in the technology sector, particularly in companies that rely heavily on workers from India and China. The announcement is part of the Trump administration’s broader immigration crackdown, which has already targeted various aspects of legal immigration. The H-1B…

19 Sep

India Urges Saudi Arabia to Consider Mutual Interests After Riyadh-Pakistan Defence Pact

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIndia-Saudi Arabia relations, Pakistan-Saudi defence pact, Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement

New Delhi, September 19 — India on Friday said it expects Saudi Arabia to keep “mutual interests and sensitivities” in mind while pursuing its bilateral strategic partnership with New Delhi. The statement came after Riyadh signed a “Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement” with Pakistan, a move seen as deepening defence ties between the two nations.The pact, signed on Wednesday by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, declares that aggression against one country will be treated as aggression against both.External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India’s strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia has expanded significantly in…

19 Sep

Canada and Mexico Elevate Ties with New Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and Joint Action Plan

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Trending, World NewsCanada, Claudia Sheinbaum, Mark Carney

Mexico City (Rajeev Sharma): In a landmark meeting held at the National Palace in Mexico City, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo announced the elevation of bilateral relations through the creation of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, marking a new chapter in Canada–Mexico cooperation. Joined by cabinet members from both governments, the leaders emphasized their shared ambition to deepen collaboration, strengthen regional ties, and promote inclusive prosperity, particularly in light of ongoing global shifts. A Partnership for the Future The upgraded partnership reflects what both leaders described as a “forward-looking and dynamic relationship” aimed at navigating…

19 Sep

Indian Techie Killed in Police Shooting in California, Telangana Family Seeks Government Help

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Mahabubnagar (Rajeev Sharma): A family in Telangana is seeking urgent assistance from Indian authorities after their 30-year-old son, Mohammed Nizamuddin, was fatally shot by police in Santa Clara, California, earlier this month. The incident reportedly followed a domestic altercation, though full details remain unknown. Nizamuddin, a software engineer originally from Mahabubnagar district, had been working in the United States after completing his higher education there. His family received word of his death only on Thursday morning, leaving them in shock and desperation. Scuffle Preceded Police Response The information, relayed to Nizamuddin’s father, Mohammed Hasnuddin, by a family friend in the…

18 Sep

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Ink Landmark Defence Agreement, Pledge Joint Security Framework

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsPakistan, Saudi Arabia

Riyadh (Rajeev Sharma): In a move that could reshape security cooperation in the region, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have formalised a comprehensive defence accord that binds both nations to respond collectively to any external aggression. The agreement, signed in Riyadh during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s state visit, was described as a “Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement”. It highlights an upgraded security framework, expanding joint military exercises, intelligence sharing, and integrated deterrence mechanisms. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who hosted Sharif at Al-Yamamah Palace, stressed the Kingdom’s commitment to Pakistan’s security and long-term stability. Following the signing, Saudi Defence Minister Prince…

16 Sep

Major Shake-Up in Meghalaya Cabinet: Eight Ministers Resign Ahead of Reshuffle

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National Times Bureau :- In a dramatic political development, eight ministers of the Meghalaya Cabinet tendered their resignations on Tuesday, paving the way for a significant reshuffle in the Conrad K. Sangma-led government. Officials confirmed that Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, who heads the NPP-led Meghalaya Democratic Alliance government, submitted the resignations of his colleagues to Governor C.H. Vijayashankar during a meeting at Raj Bhavan. The swearing-in of new ministers has been scheduled for 5 p.m. the same evening. Among those who resigned are Ampareen Lyngdoh, Comingone Ymbon, Rakkam A. Sangma, and Abu Tahir Mondal from the NPP; Paul Lyngdoh…