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31 Aug

India Post Suspends All Mail Services to the US, Announces Refund Scheme for Customers

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsAmerica, India Post, Post office, Tariff, USA

National Times Bureau :- India Post has announced a complete suspension of all categories of mail services to the United States, including letters, documents, and gifts valued up to $100, citing recent trade-related concerns. The decision, communicated through an official press release on August 31, affects both private and commercial dispatches. Customers who have already booked parcels that have yet to be dispatched will be eligible for a full refund of postal charges, the department stated in an update on X. The suspension is expected to continue until further notice, with officials urging senders to stay updated on resumption timelines

12 Jul

Punjab Police Officer Daljit Singh Rana Breaks Javelin Record at International Police Games in USA

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Rupnagar/Atlanta (National Times): In a moment of immense pride for India and Punjab, Senior Punjab Police officer S. Daljit Singh Rana has shattered a long-standing javelin throw record at the prestigious International Police Games held in Atlanta, USA, on July 1, 2025. The feat, which saw him break the previous record set in 2005, not only elevated the stature of Punjab Police on a global platform but also brought international recognition to the Rupnagar district, the sacred region of Shri Anandpur Sahib, and his native village Dabur. Lauding the remarkable achievement, Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains expressed his admiration,…

16 Jun

Carney Champions Unity at G7 While Trump Pushes Tariffs, Questions Russia’s Ouster

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, World NewsCanada G7 summit, Donald Trump, Mark Carney, USA

KANANASKIS, (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, hosting his first G7 Summit, struck a diplomatic tone, prioritizing unity among global leaders amid growing geopolitical tensions. Departing from tradition, Carney opted to replace the usual joint communiqué with “thematic statements”, aiming to reduce discord and highlight shared values. In a bilateral meeting with Donald Trump, Carney began by wishing the former U.S. president a belated 79th birthday and emphasized that the summit’s effectiveness depends on strong U.S. leadership. Trump, characteristically direct, reaffirmed his stance as a “tariff person” while expressing optimism about negotiating a new U.S.-Canada trade deal. Though he…

04 Apr

My policies will never change: Trump

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Washington, April 4, 2025 – US President Donald Trump reaffirmed his administration’s stance on tariffs, stating that his policies will remain unchanged. Posting on his platform Truth Social, Trump wrote, "To the many investors coming into the United States and investing massive amounts of money, my policies will never change."He declared this to be a prime moment for financial growth, adding, "This is a great time to get rich, richer than ever before.”The president’s statement comes amid global economic shifts and ongoing trade tensions. Trump’s administration has consistently maintained a protectionist economic agenda, focusing on high tariffs and strategic decoupling…

24 Mar

Punjabi Language Receives Historic Recognition in Georgia, USA

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Georgia (National Times): In a landmark decision, the Georgia State Assembly has unanimously passed House Resolution 430, officially recognizing the Punjabi language and celebrating the significant contributions of the Sikh and Punjabi communities in the state. This groundbreaking move marks the first time a U.S. state has granted legislative recognition to Punjabi, a language spoken by over 600 million people worldwide. The resolution cements Punjabi's status as an essential cultural and linguistic force, both in the United States and globally. Surinder Singh Lalli, a prominent Atlanta-based businessman and president of the Sikh American Society of Georgia, praised the resolution as…

24 Mar

Punjab Agriculture Minister Denied Permission to Visit the USA

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Chandigarh (National Times): Punjab's Agriculture Minister, Gurmeet Singh Khuddian, has been denied permission to travel to the United States. In a statement to the media, Minister Khuddian revealed that he was scheduled to lead an official delegation to the USA from March 29 to April 6. The delegation, which included officials from the Animal Husbandry Department, was set to study dairy farming practices in the US with the aim of promoting similar initiatives in Punjab. While the Ministry of External Affairs has not provided a specific reason for the denial, it was communicated that the delegation's request for travel to…

24 Feb

White House Backs Israel’s Decision to Delay Prisoner Release Amid Gaza Tensions

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Washington, D.C., February 24, 2025 – The White House has supported Israel's decision to delay the release of 620 Palestinian prisoners, citing the "barbaric treatment" of Israeli captives by Hamas, according to a statement from National Security Council spokesperson Brian Hughes. US Stands with Israel Amid Ceasefire Dispute Hughes stated that delaying the release of prisoners was an "appropriate response" to Hamas’s actions. He reaffirmed US President Donald Trump’s support for Israel, saying the administration was prepared to back "whatever course of action it chooses regarding Hamas."The delay has caused tensions to rise, with Hamas announcing it would halt negotiations…

23 Feb

Four More Punjabis Deported from the US Arrive in Amritsar

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Amritsar, February 23, 2025 – Four more youths from Punjab have been deported from the United States and arrived at Sri Guru Ram Das International Airport in Amritsar today.The deported individuals belong to different districts, with two from Batala and one from Jalandhar. Upon arrival, local police and investigative agencies took them in for questioning to understand the circumstances of their deportation. Growing Number of Deportations This comes just days after a third US military plane carrying 112 Indians landed in Amritsar. Earlier, on February 15, another 116 Indian citizens, including women and children, were also deported from the US.…

21 Feb

Trudeau Fires Back at Trump After Canada’s 4 Nations Face-Off Victory Over Team USA

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Calgary (National Times): Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took a jab at US President Donald Trump on Thursday after Team Canada secured a 3-2 overtime victory against Team USA in the 4 Nations Face-Off Championship Game held in Boston, Massachusetts. Following the win, Trudeau posted on X: "You can't take our country — and you can't take our game." His remark was seen as a direct response to Trump’s repeated comments referring to Canada as the “51st state”, calling Trudeau its “governor,” and even suggesting that hockey icon Wayne Gretzky should run for Prime Minister. Trade Tensions Mount Between Canada and…

21 Feb

Kash Patel Confirmed as FBI Director in Narrow Senate Vote

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Washington, D.C., February 21, 2025 – Kash Patel, a close ally of former President Donald Trump, was confirmed as the new Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Thursday. The Senate vote passed by a slim margin of 51-49, with Patel securing support from most Republicans despite opposition from all Senate Democrats. A Contentious Confirmation Process Patel's confirmation faced resistance from Republican Senators Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine. However, he received backing from the rest of the Republican Party, including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, who had previously opposed other Trump nominees.Following the confirmation,…