The Chinese government protested Sunday the latest American announcements of military sales and assistance to Taiwan, warning the United States that it is “playing with fire.” US President Joe Biden authorised on Saturday the provision of up to $571 million in Defence Department material and services and in military education and training for Taiwan. Separately,…
Colleges Plead for Yet Another Extension: Colleges and universities across the United States are calling on the Department of Education to extend the deadline for reporting requirements under President Biden’s gainful employment and financial value transparency rule. This marks the third such request in a year, with institutions now asking to move the January 15,…
Passengers stuck at airport (Imagr credit: X @koushikbhuma) NEW DELHI: The Consulate General of India, Istanbul, has stepped in to aid passengers who have been left stranded at the airport there due to delays there in IndiGo flights to Delhi and Mumbai. The airline’s flights on December 11 to both Delhi and Mumbai were delayed…
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday led a protest at Parliament’s Makar Dwar alongside opposition MPs from Kerala, demanding financial aid for the landslide-affected people of Wayanad. The opposition MPs carried banners that read, “Justice for Wayanad, Provide relief package for Wayanad” and “Wayanad ko nyay do, bedbav na karein,” while raising…
NEW DELHI: In its bid to improve highway patrol, NHAI on Friday issued a fresh guideline for Route Patrolling Vehicles (RPVs) branded as “Rajmarg Saathi”, which will be equipped with advanced tools to reduce traffic disruption and better maintenance. These vehicles will be deployed on every 50 km section for dealing with emergency incidents and…
The US unveiled a $988 million aid package of new arms and equipment to Ukraine for its ongoing fight against Russia’s invasion on Saturday. The package nearly halves the available $2.21 billion remaining in Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative as the Biden administration works to commit to buying weapons from industry, rather than pulling from US…
Threatened by Islamists in Bangladesh, no lawyer stepped in to represent a Hindu monk who had been fighting for minority rights and jailed for sedition. Monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari will have to spend a month in jail even as his previous lawyer is battling for life in the intensive care unit (ICU) of a…
Priyanka and Rahul Gandhi (File photo) NEW DELHI: The Congress announced on Tuesday its plans to organise demonstrations, within and outside Parliament, led by Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, protesting the insufficient Central aid for Wayanad’s landslide victims. T Siddique, the party leader and Kalpetta MLA, criticised the Centre’s apparent unwillingness to provide financial support…
In today’s highly competitive world, obtaining higher education has become essential for students aiming for a stable and comfortable career. For both domestic and international students, the United States has long been a preferred destination for higher education, thanks to its prestigious institutions. Among these, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) stands out as a…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja (X/@narendramodi) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Modi announced a 20-ton humanitarian aid package to assist relief efforts in flood-hit Nigeria, which claimed the lives of over 300 people. He expressed condolences to Nigeria during his meeting with Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja…