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‘India will decide in line with international law’: Palestine FM on Gaza Peace Board invitation for New Delhi

Varsen Aghabekian (PTI image) Palestine’s foreign minister Varsen Aghabekian on Friday said that India would decide on joining the proposed Gaza “Board of Peace” in line with its own understanding of peace. She further stressed that any genuine effort to end the conflict should be welcomed.Speaking on the US-backed initiative announced by President Donald Trump, […]

New Delhi to counter China? US panel weighs India role to tilt Indo-Pacific power balance

As Washington recalibrates its Indo-Pacific strategy amid intensifying rivalry with China, a key congressional commission will next month examine the larger role India can play in shaping the region’s balance of power.The US-China Economic and Security Review Commission said it will hold its first public hearing of the 2026 reporting cycle on February 17 in […]

‘Catch the first flight to New Delhi’: Indian-origin Republican leader trolled after Texas freezes H-1B

Texas GOP chairman, Indian-origin Abraham George was asked to catch the first flight to New Delhi by a social media troll after Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a freeze on new H-1B visa petitions in state agencies and public universities. This makes Texas the second state, after Florida, to crack down on the H-1B visa […]

Collin, Dallas, not Calcutta, Delhi…: Texas candidate’s poll promise is to deport H-1Bs, ‘assimilate rest’

A Republican eying the Attorney General post in Texas said he would make sure, as the AG, that Texas does not turn into either India or Pakistan. Aaron Reitz said he will roll back the cheap labor H-1B scam and will also hold companies that hire them accountable. Texas houses a lot of Indians, and […]

New Delhi businessman Sanjay Kaushik sentenced in US: Purchased aviation component for India from Oregon; aim was to export to Russia

Sanjay Kaushik, an Indian man, has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for the illegal export of aviation components to Russia via India, violating US security. The Indian-origin man was arrested in Florida in 2024 and has been in custody since then. In 2025, Kaushik pled guilty to conspiring to sell export-controlled aviation […]

Delhi Eases Air Quality Restrictions as Pollution Slightly Improves

New Delhi, 2 January – The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has lifted the Phase-3 restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) following a slight improvement in air quality across Delhi-NCR. Officials stated that stronger winds helped improve the Air Quality Index (AQI), prompting the decision. The GRAP sub-committee reviewed the situation in […]

Delhi Police Restricts Vehicle Entry in Connaught Place from 7 PM on Dec 31

New Delhi, 30 December – To ensure smooth traffic flow in Delhi-NCR during the New Year celebrations, Delhi Police has announced special arrangements. On 31 December, vehicle entry into Connaught Place will be restricted from 7 PM onwards. Only vehicles with valid passes will be allowed access to certain designated areas. To avoid inconvenience to […]

‘Shame on BCCI’: Fans fume; no live telecast of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma matches in Vijay Hazare Trophy | VHT 2025-26

Many matches in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 are not being shown live on TV or streaming. Fans can’t even watch games with big names like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. The BCCI has arranged broadcast facilities at only a few selected stadiums during the group stage. Only two matches per round are covered live. […]

Dense Fog Disrupts Flights in Delhi and Northeast India, Indigo Issues Travel Advisory | Udaipur Kiran

New Delhi, December 19: Dense fog has significantly reduced visibility across Delhi-NCR and parts of northern and eastern India, directly impacting air travel. In response, leading airline Indigo has issued a travel advisory for Friday, warning passengers of potential flight schedule disruptions due to low visibility. The airline has urged travelers to check the latest […]

Arvind Singh’s Daughters Challenge His Will in Supreme Court; All Cases Shifted to Delhi High Court | Udaipur Kiran

Udaipur, 19 December (Udaipur Kiran) — A legal dispute has emerged over the self-acquired properties of the late Arvind Singh Mewar, a former member of the Mewar royal family. His daughters — Padmaja Kumari and Bhargavi Kumari — have challenged his will before the Supreme Court. The matter was heard on Wednesday in the court […]