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Macron hopes his recognition of a Palestinian state will be a landmark contribution to Mideast peace

New Delhi, Sept. 20 -- A moment of truth: that's how French President Emmanuel Macron sees the recognition of a Palestinian state by France and other Western nations, with the hope to make it a landma... Read More


Political parties have to be safe spaces for women

India, Sept. 20 -- Political parties are not workplaces, the Supreme Court has determined, and so do not come under the protection of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, or to use its cat... Read More


Living in the grey zone: Peter Mandelson's story

India, Sept. 20 -- Unless you're an avid reader of British news you won't know who Peter Mandelson is. He's the only politician I know who has on three separate occasions held high office of State but... Read More


J&K to repeal 8th standard clause in Marriage Assistance Scheme

SRINAGAR, Sept. 20 -- Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to repeal the 8thstandard pass clause in the State Marriage Assistance Scheme. The announcement will be made anytime soon. The clause ha... Read More


British couple freed by Taliban

Doha, Sept. 20 -- A British couple who were detained by the Taliban for nearly eight months have finally been freed from captivity and reunited with their daughter emotionall, sharing hugs after landi... Read More


What does the Trump administration's latest fee hike mean for the family of H-1B visa holders? All details

New Delhi, Sept. 20 -- In a big blow to professionals on visas in the US, the Trump administration announced on Friday that it would ask companies to pay $100,000 per year for H-1B worker visas. It is... Read More


Lindsey Graham urges Trump to "hit China with sanctions" after EU sanctions

Washington, Sept. 20 -- Republican Senator Lindsey Graham on Friday (local time) called on US President Donald Trump to "hit China with sanctions" for buying "cheap Russian oil" and supporting Moscow'... Read More


The Taliban release British couple held for months in Afghanistan on undisclosed charges

New Delhi, Sept. 20 -- The Taliban released on Friday a British couple held in Afghanistan for more than seven months on undisclosed charges, likely part of a wider effort to get their government reco... Read More


Trump slaps $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visa 'only for new H-1B applicants'

New York/Washington, Sept. 20 -- In a sudden move that will hugely impact skilled Indian professionals in the US, President Donald Trump has ordered a steep hike in the annual H-1B non-immigrant visa ... Read More


Pakistan opposes Iran sanctions, urges dialogue at UN

Published on, Sept. 20 -- September 20, 2025 6:48 PM Pakistan strongly pushed for diplomacy over sanctions during a United Nations Security Council meeting on Iran's nuclear program. The Council vote... Read More