New Delhi: In view of difficulties faced by adult adoptees seeking information about their origins through the “root search” process laid out under the adoption regulations 2022, the Central Adoption Resource Authority has asked states and Union Territories to ensure that all physical and digital records are securely preserved and transferred to the designated authority…
A new rule from the US department of transportation is set to affect about 200,000 immigrant truck drivers, as their commercial driver’s licences will begin to lapse without renewal under the new policy, which took effect on Monday. The change raised concern in the trucking industry and legal challenges from immigrant drivers and advocacy groups.Under…
Bihar dy Chief Ministers Samrat Chaudhary, left, Vijay Kumar Sinha, right, and others greet BJP President Nitin Nabin after the NDA swept all five Bihar seats in the Rajya Sabha elections NEW DELHI: The ruling NDA tightened its grip on the Rajya Sabha in the latest round of biennial polls on Monday, sweeping all five…
As President Donald Trump Monday announced that his chief of staff Susie Wiles, 68, was recently diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer, he added that Wiles won’t take a break from her White House work. During the treatment period, Wiles will be spending full-time at the White House and Trump said this makes him very happy….
The Virginia State Senate has passed a resolution commending Indian‑American journalist T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman for his contributions to journalism and the South Asian community in the United States.The resolution was adopted on las week during a session of the Senate. It recognised Jayaraman’s work as founder and editor‑in‑chief of the South Asian Herald, a news…
NEW DELHI: A central government source on Monday dismissed as “baseless” a report claiming that India and Iran had discussed the release of three ships seized by New Delhi in exchange for ensuring safe passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. The source also rejected assertions that the vessels were owned by Iran.“This report…
Filmmaker Alexandre Singh won an Oscar in the category of best live action short film for the French-language drama ‘Two People Exchanging Saliva’ at the 98th Academy Awards on March 15.His film, co-directed with long-time creative partner Natalie Musteata, shared the honour in a rare tie with ‘The Singers’ by Sam A. Davis and Jack…
NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday released its first list of 47 candidates for the upcoming Kerala assembly elections, fielding several key leaders, including former Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar and former state chief K Surendran. Poll Do you believe BJP has a strong chance of winning seats in Kerala? Among the prominent…
The UK government has unveiled a £53 million emergency support package to help vulnerable households struggling with soaring heating oil costs, as global energy markets remain volatile amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the measure during a press conference at 10 Downing Street, saying the government’s immediate priority is…
The Political Science Conclave 2026, organized by the Political Science Society, was held from March 12-13 at the India International Centre (IIC) in New Delhi. The two-day event brought together scholars, policymakers, and practitioners to discuss contemporary political thought and public life in India.The Conclave was inaugurated by Sukanta Majumdar, Union minister of State for…