Washington: The H-1B visa debate exposes a rift in the Republican Party, balancing nationalist opposition to foreign labour and pro-business advocacy for global talent, impacting U.S. innovation and economic growth strategies. The H-1B visa program, which allows skilled foreign professionals to work in the US, has become a hot potato within the Republican Party, revealing…
Mumbai: In what would be a red letter day for the Indian Navy, two frontline warships Nilgiri and Surat, and submarine Vaghsheer would be commissioned on January 15 adding significantly to the blue water force. This was the first time that two warships and a submarine would be commissioned parallel on the same day. All…
New Delhi: India on Wednesday declared 2025 as the year of defence reforms and that the aim will be to facilitate rolling out integrated theatre commands to bolster synergy among the three services and transform the military into a technologically-advanced combat-ready force. The broader aim of the reforms planned by the defence ministry would be…
Sabarimala (Kerala): The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) has announced the temporary suspension of issuing special passes for Sabarimala devotees arriving on foot via the forest route. This decision was taken to prevent prolonged waiting times for darshan among devotees arriving through Pamba using the virtual queue system and spot booking, Devaswom Board member A Ajikumar…
Sydney: It’s just past midnight in the cool, ancient forests of Tasmania. We’ve spent a long day and night surveying endangered Tasmanian devils. All around, small animals scurry through bushes. A devil calls in the darkness. Microbats swoop and swirl as a spotted-tailed quoll slips through the shadows. Working here is spine-tingling and electric. Weeks…
Queensland: In addition to the annual parade of star pictures or constellations passing above our heads each night, there are always exciting events to look out for in the sky. The year 2025 is no exception and has its fair share of such events. Though the night sky is more spectacular than a dark country…
New Delhi: Extending his greetings to the nation on the New Year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hoped it brings “new opportunities, success, and endless joy”. “Happy 2025! May this year bring everyone new opportunities, success and endless joy. May everybody be blessed with wonderful health and prosperity,” he said on X. “Happy 2025!…
(Online Desk) Celebrations rocked India and different parts of the world as people welcomed a hopeful and fresh beginning after a year roiled by an ongoing genocide, multiple conflicts and political instabilities. New Zealand’s Auckland was the first major city to start the New Year celebrations with colorful fireworks launched from the country’s tallest structure,…
Yalamandala (Andhra Pradesh): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday said true welfare lies in improving the lives of poor people and vowed to creating a society free of poverty. He was addressing a village meeting here after personally disbursing welfare pensions to beneficiaries. Unlike other leaders, the Chief Minister said he doesn’t…
It is time for India to reflect on its journey this year (2025) and refocus on priorities that will shape its future. Although 2024 was a year of resilience, achievements, and challenges, it also posed many political hurdles for the Narendra Modi-led NDA government. From economic strides to geopolitical maneuvering, the nation has demonstrated its…
