The Norwegian Nobel Committee has firmly ruled out any possibility of the Nobel Peace Prize being shared or transferred after Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado expressed her intention to offer the prestigious award to United States President Donald Trump. The committee made it clear that Nobel rules do not allow a laureate to pass...
In a notable clarification of his administration’s stance on skilled immigration, U.S. President Donald Trump has acknowledged the importance of foreign-skilled workers under the H-1B visa programme. The President said that the United States “does not have certain talents” required in high-end industries, emphasising that foreign professionals continue to play a crucial role in sustaining...
The White House has reaffirmed its commitment to defend the newly implemented $100,000 H-1B visa fee, describing it as a “lawful and necessary measure” to safeguard American workers and curb system abuse. The decision has sparked a series of lawsuits from tech firms, industry groups, and unions, who claim the policy is unconstitutional and economically...
As the United States marks the festival of Diwali with a ceremony at the White House, critiques of the celebration have emerged from fringe elements aligned with the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement, spotlighting underlying tensions in America’s cultural and political landscape. On the afternoon of the event, President Trump paused his familiar focus...
U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a grand Diwali celebration at the White House on Tuesday (local time), extending warm greetings to Indians and the Indian-American community across the world. During his address, Trump hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “a great person and a great friend,” emphasising the strong bond between India and the United...
In a dramatic statement that has reignited debate over past India-Pakistan tensions, US President Donald Trump has once again claimed that he averted a major conflict between the two South Asian neighbours. Speaking during a recent interaction, Trump asserted that “seven planes were shot down” during the escalation and credited his intervention for preventing what...
In a significant geopolitical statement, U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that India will continue to face “massive tariffs” on exports to the United States if it does not halt its oil imports from Russia. Trump claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him that India would refrain from purchasing Russian crude, though New...
US President Donald Trump, aged 79, has been declared in “exceptional health” following his most recent medical evaluation conducted at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. His personal physician, Dr. Sean Barbabella, revealed that Trump’s cardiovascular system is functioning like that of a 65-year-old, making his “cardiac age” nearly 14 years younger than his...
When the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize was announced, pundits and supporters alike had speculated about former U.S. President Donald Trump as a possible contender—especially following his role in mediating peace efforts in Gaza and his public claims of ending multiple conflicts. Yet the Nobel Committee chose María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader, citing her...
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has officially migrated his official email account from Gmail to Zoho Mail, marking a significant endorsement of India’s indigenous technology platforms. The transition, however, gained attention for another reason — Shah’s closing line in his announcement, which many perceived as a subtle reference to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s signature...