Indian-origin judge accused of forcing Trump admin to ‘hand over tax dollars’ for alleged daycare fraud; Elon Musk calls it ‘problematic’

[ad_1] A row erupted after an Indian-origin federal judge blocked the Trump administration from freezing billions of dollars in child care and social services funding, with MAGA base accusing the judge of forcing taxpayers to keep paying money tied to “fraud.“Tesla boss Elon Musk weighed in and attacked US District Judge Arun Subramanian, calling the […]

IND vs NZ: Controversy! Sanjay Bangar calls Hindi ‘national language of India’ on air, faces heavy backlash during 1st ODI | Cricket News

[ad_1] Sanjay Bangar (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: During the first ODI between India and New Zealand on Sunday, a commentary moment sparked major controversy. Former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar was on commentary duty. He was part of the Hindi commentary panel. During the match, he referred to Hindi as the “national language of India.” The […]

Australia moves India into highest-risk category for student visas, cites ’emerging integrity risks’

[ad_1] Australia has tightened checks for student visa applicants from India as it moved India into the ‘highest-risk’ category along with Nepal, Bangladesh and Bhutan. The new categorization came into effect from January 8 2026, as these four South-Asian countries have been moved from Evidence Level 2 to Evidence Level 3 under the Simplified Student […]

Indian-origin Thanedar to introduce bill to abolish ICE after fatal Minneapolis shooting

[ad_1] Indian-origin Congressman Shri Thanedar announced his intention to introduce legislation to dismantle the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement and end its current enforcement authority.The bill, titled the Abolish ICE Act, followed the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old woman, during an ICE operation in Minneapolis.“The tragic death of Renee Nicole Good in […]

JK Rowling calls out ‘selective activism’ in viral Iran tweet, Internet hits back hard

[ad_1] “You’ve Revealed Yourself”: JK Rowling Sparks Global Firestorm With Iran Human Rights Tweet Harry Potter author JK Rowling reignited global online discourse this Sunday, with a powerful message about human rights and international solidarity, drawing attention to the escalating unrest in Iran and prompting debate over how public figures engage with global causes. Taking […]

Pakistan ready to host Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup matches: Report

[ad_1] The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has indicated it is ready to host Bangladesh’s matches in the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) opted not to travel to India citing security concerns. The situation has fuelled uncertainty over Bangladesh’s participation and the venues for their World Cup fixtures, with talks […]

‘Misleading narrative’: Chirag Paswan hits out at opposition over VB-G RAM G protest, calls it ‘help’ in winning Bengal | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Union minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan on Sunday accused the Congress and RJD of spreading a “misleading narrative” around government schemes, including MGNREGA and its replacement, VB-G RAM G, and said such protests would ultimately help the NDA electorally, including in West Bengal.Addressing reporters, Paswan said, “Parties […]

Aleppo clashes: Syrian government takes control of Sheikh Maqsoud; detains 300 Kurds

[ad_1] Syrian government forces evacuated took control of Sheikh Maqsoud, the last district in Aleppo outside state control, on Sunday. It came as US and allied forces carried out large-scale strikes against Islamic State targets across Syria on Saturday,Government forces evacuated more than 400 Kurdish fighters from Sheikh Maqsoud, and detained around 300 Kurds, AFP […]

Somaliland row: Somalia accuses Israel of planning Palestinian relocation; Tel Aviv denies claims

[ad_1] File photo: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu (Picture credit: ANI) Somalia’s defence minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi has alleged that Israel is working on a plan to forcibly relocate Palestinians to Somaliland, calling the reported move a “serious violation” of international law.Speaking to Al Jazeera on Saturday, Fiqi claimed Somalia had “confirmed information” that Israel planned […]

How one of the driest countries, Kuwait, delivers water to millions despite no rivers or lakes | World News

[ad_1] With zero natural rivers or lakes, Kuwait depends almost entirely on seawater desalination to meet its water needs/Image: Renderhub Kuwait’s shimmering skyline and bustling urban centres rise from one of the most water-scarce landscapes on Earth. Roughly the size of New Jersey and spanning just under 18,000 square kilometres, the country sits at the […]