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New Delhi: The White House has suggested that doctors and medical residents could be exempted from the newly announced $100,000 H-1B visa application fee, amid growing concerns over a potential shortage of healthcare providers in rural America. White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers told Bloomberg News that the proclamation signed by President Donald Trump last week includes provisions for possible exemptions. “The proclamation allows for potential exemptions, which can include physicians and medical residents,” Rogers said. Under the new executive order, the $100,000 fee may be waived if the US Secretary of Homeland Security determines that hiring certain workers…

New Delhi: The Uttar Pradesh government has banned caste-based political rallies and public events with political motives, following a directive from the Allahabad High Court aimed at curbing caste discrimination. The state has also ordered the removal of all caste references from police records and public notices. Calling caste-based rallies a threat to “public order” and “national unity,” the government issued a sweeping 10-point order directing officials to ensure immediate and effective compliance. The order prohibits caste-based rallies, removes caste details of accused persons from police registers, case memos, arrest documents, and police station notice boards, and instructs that…

New Delhi: In a dramatic security incident, a 13-year-old Afghan boy managed to travel from Kabul to Delhi by hiding inside the landing gear compartment of a passenger aircraft, officials said on Monday. The incident took place on Sunday morning when KAM Air flight RQ-4401 landed at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport after a two-hour journey from Kabul. Around 11 am, airline authorities spotted the teenager wandering near the aircraft after touchdown and immediately alerted the airport security control room. The boy, a resident of Kunduz city, was apprehended by airline staff and handed over to Central…

New Delhi: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Monday on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), as both nations work to stabilize ties following recent trade tensions. The two leaders discussed strengthening strategic cooperation across key sectors, including trade, defence, energy, pharmaceuticals, and critical minerals. In a post on X, Secretary Rubio highlighted the meeting’s focus on mutual growth: “Met with Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar at UNGA. We discussed key areas of our bilateral relationship — trade, energy, pharmaceuticals, critical minerals, and…

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday explained why India did not immediately respond to the United States’ decision to impose steep tariffs on Indian exports. Earlier, Washington had announced a 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods, including a 25 per cent penalty over New Delhi’s continued purchase of Russian oil. Speaking during an interaction with the Indian community in Morocco, where he is on a two-day official visit, Singh said India chose to act with restraint. “We did not respond right away. Those who are broad-minded and big-hearted do not react immediately,” he said. Singh’s…

New Delhi: A Texas Republican leader has stirred controversy after calling a 90-foot statue of Lord Hanuman known as the ‘Statue of Union’ a “false Hindu God.” The statue, located at Shri Ashtalakshmi Temple in Sugar Land, Texas, is among the tallest Hindu monuments in the United States and was inaugurated in 2024 under the vision of spiritual leader Sri Chinnajeeyar Swamiji. Alexander Duncan, a Republican leader and Senate candidate, wrote on X: “Why are we allowing a false statue of a false Hindu God to be here in Texas? We are a CHRISTIAN nation.” In a follow-up…

Kolkata: Seven people have died in rain-related incidents across Kolkata and its suburbs after a night of relentless downpour flooded several parts of the city. The fatalities were reported from Beniapukur, Kalikapur, Netaji Nagar, Gariahat, Ekbalpur, Behala, and Haridevpur — spread across central and southern Kolkata. At least three victims died due to electrocution. The city was hit by widespread waterlogging that disrupted road traffic, suburban train services, and Metro operations. In many low-lying neighborhoods, water entered homes, damaging property and forcing residents to take shelter elsewhere. Several schools have announced a rain holiday. According to Kolkata Municipal…