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24 Mar

Punjabi Language Receives Historic Recognition in Georgia, USA

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusinessgeorgia, Punjabi Language, USA

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusinessGurmeet Singh Khuddian, Punjab, USA

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

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsIsrael-Gaza Caesfire, Prisoner Release, USA

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaIllegal immigrants, Punjab, USA

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

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada, Justin Trudeau, USA

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

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDonald Trump, FBI Director, Kash Patel, USA

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,…

16 Feb

Second US Deportation Flight Lands in Amritsar With 119 Indians

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar Airport, Illegal Immigration, USA

Amritsar, February 16, 2025 – A C-17 Globemaster military aircraft carrying 119 deported Indians arrived at Amritsar International Airport at 11:40 PM on Saturday. This marks the second deportation flight in ten days. The first batch of 104 deportees landed on February 5. A third flight, with 157 deportees, is scheduled to arrive on Sunday.Among the 119 deportees, 67 are from Punjab, 33 from Haryana, and eight from Gujarat. Three are from Uttar Pradesh, while two each belong to Goa, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan. One person each is from Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir. Deportees Arrive in Large Numbers Among…

14 Feb

Donald Trump Imposes ‘Reciprocal Tariffs’ on India, Strengthens Trade and Defense Ties

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDonald Trump, Export Tarrifs, India, Narendra Modi, USA

Washington, DC, February 14, 2025 – US President Donald Trump has announced that India will face reciprocal tariffs, meaning the US will match any duties and taxes that New Delhi imposes on American goods. Trump Pushes for Fair Trade During a joint press conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Trump made it clear that he wants a level playing field.“We’re just going to do it the easy way,” Trump said. “Whatever you charge, we charge.”Trump criticized India’s high tariff rates, especially on US-made cars. He described India as one of the highest tariff nations in the world and called for…

14 Feb

PM Modi Says Adani Bribery Charges Not Discussed in Meeting With Trump

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndiaAdani Bribe Case, Donald Trump, India, PM Modi, USA

Washington, DC, February 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed that he did not discuss the US bribery charges against billionaire Gautam Adani during his meeting with President Donald Trump. Focus on Bilateral Ties, Not Individual Cases At a press briefing at the White House, Modi was asked whether he raised the indictment of Adani and his associates in a New York court over an alleged bribery scheme. He responded by emphasizing India's values and approach."India is a democratic country, and our philosophy is Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam—we consider the world as one family. I believe every Indian is mine," Modi said.…

09 Feb

Elon Musk’s TIME Magazine Cover Sparks Tension with President Trump Amid Rumors of Political Ambitions

nishuthapar10 CommentsWorld NewsDOGE, Donald Trump, Elon Musk, USA

Washington D.C., February 9, 2025: A striking new TIME magazine cover featuring Elon Musk seated at the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office has ignited controversy, drawing a sharp response from President Donald Trump and fueling rumors about Musk’s potential political ambitions. The cover, part of a feature titled "Inside Elon Musk's War on Washington," portrays the SpaceX and Tesla CEO casually holding a coffee cup, flanked by the American and Presidential flags, against a bold red backdrop—symbolizing his growing influence within the Trump administration.When questioned about the provocative cover during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Trump…