‘Flagged, engaged’: India on cancellation of pre-scheduled H-1B visa interviews — Here’s what MEA said | India News

India on Friday flagged its concerns to the US over the cancellation of pre-scheduled H-1B visa interviews for large numbers of Indian applicants and said both sides were engaged on the issue. The interviews of thousands of H-1B visa applicants slated from the middle of this month in India were abruptly postponed by several months […]

‘Expect painful blows’: Iran hints at ‘unseen’ weapons as war enters 7th day; US-Israel intensifies strikes — key points

The constant sound of explosions has become the default soundtrack in the Middle East as Donald Trump‘s mission-driven US military, along with its “wonderful partner” Israel, continues its offensive against Iran. The raging, Tehran after the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has delivered a strong response to the military campaign that began as Operation Epic […]

‘Enjoy what may be your last…’: Trump’s Christmas message for ‘sleazebags’ who loved Jeffrey Epstein; warning shot fired

US President Donald Trump in his Christmas message on Thursday (local time) launched a sharp attack on his critics, calling them “sleazebags” and accusing them of having close ties with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein before “dropping him like a dog” and then “blaming Trump.” He also fired shots at Democrats and “fake media coverage” […]

‘Easy to write people off…’: R Ashwin hails Prasidh Krishna’s comeback carnage | Cricket News

India’s Prasidh Krishna celebrates (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin praised pacer Prasidh Krishna‘s performance in the third ODI between India and South Africa at Visakhapatnam. Krishna’s four-wicket haul (4/66) helped restrict South Africa to 270 runs, despite his previous expensive spell in the second ODI where he conceded 85 runs in 8.2 […]

‘Dynamite’ diplomacy: Japan’s Takaichi, South Korea’s Lee Jae Myung in K-pop drum battle— watch

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung shared a unique diplomatic moment, drumming to K-pop hits like BTS’s ‘Dynamite’ and ‘Golden’ from ‘K-pop Demon Hunters’ in Nara. The leaders expressed optimism for bilateral ties, with President Myung noting they “shared harmony atop our individual rhythms.” The summit aimed to strengthen […]

‘Don’t really have next generation’: Judit Polgár, Richárd Rapport and changing face of Hungarian chess | Exclusive | Chess News

Judit Polgár and Richárd Rapport (Photo Credit: FIDE) NEW DELHI: William Shakespeare wrote in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, “Though she be but little, she is fierce.” Hungary, too, has never been the biggest country on the chess map. Yet, it has long played the game with a fearlessness that belies its size.With none of the […]

‘Don’t bring husband, three children’: British‑Indian politician criticises Palestinian student for seeking funds to bring family to London

British Indian politician Suella Braverman stirred a row after reacting to a student’s plea about bringing her family to the UK for university. Braverman posted on X that “You don’t need to bring your husband and three children to do a degree in Media Studies. Universities need to stop selling immigration instead of education.”Her comment […]

‘DNI = Do Not Invite’: Tulsi Gabbard was excluded from Venezuela operation planning – here’s why

Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence, was reportedly excluded from key planning meetings for the operation to oust Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro because of her past opposition to US military action in the country. Her previous stance cast doubt on her willingness to support the operation, reports Bloomberg. The exclusion became so well-known among […]

‘Divert their flights to…’: British far-right activist reacts to UAE stopping visas for Pakistani citizens

British Far-right anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson weighed in on after reports emerged that the United Arab Emirates has stopped issuing visas to most Pakistani citizens. The move is tied to concerns over rising crime involving Pakistani nationals in the country.Robinson responded to the news on X by saying “Divert their flights to Tucker Carlson.” This […]

‘Completely humiliated’: Jason Gillespie on coaching Pakistan — reveals details of chaotic exit | Cricket News

Jason Gillespie (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Australia fast-bowling great Jason Gillespie has spoken candidly about his turbulent nine-month stint as Pakistan’s Test team head coach, saying a series of decisions by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) left him feeling “completely humiliated” and ultimately forced his resignation.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE […]