US Naturalisation Policy India Now Second-Largest Provider of New US Citizens: Report admin, April 21, 2024 The latest “US Naturalisation Policy” report from the independent Congressional Research Service, published on April 15, reveals that in the fiscal year 2022, 969,380 individuals became naturalised US citizens. Of these, 24.5 million, or about 53 per cent, reported their status as naturalised citizens. The report highlights that individuals born… Continue Reading
Ambedkari 79-Year-Old UP Man’s Mission to Contest 100 Elections Despite Never Winning admin, April 21, 2024 Ambedkari, despite facing defeat in 98 previous attempts since 1985, continues to throw his hat into the electoral ring. This time, he was hopeful of reaching a century milestone from Fatehpur Sikri, but his nomination was rejected. His family is supportive of his determination, acknowledging his unwavering passion for electoral… Continue Reading
Indian Spice Brands Hong Kong Follows Singapore in Banning Sale of MDH, Everest Spices admin, April 21, 2024 Recently, Indian spice brands have faced action abroad due to the alleged detection of the carcinogenic pesticide ethylene oxide in their products. In Singapore, Everest Food Products Pvt. faced similar action after the presence of ethylene oxide at levels exceeding permissible limits was alleged. Additionally, in Hong Kong, the Centre… Continue Reading
New York City Backlash against Pro-Palestine Rally at Columbia University over Antisemitism Concerns admin, April 21, 2024 The Columbia rally started after the university’s president testified at a House hearing on campus antisemitism. The White House condemned antisemitism and expressed concern about recent events, including the dispersal of a pro-Palestinian rally at Columbia University and the subsequent arrest of over 100 students by the New York City… Continue Reading
Manipur Re-polling commences at 11 booths in Manipur for Lok Sabha Elections. admin, April 21, 2024 Security has been increased in all polling stations in Manipur following incidents of violence reported on April 19. The Election Commission has ordered repolling after miscreants allegedly opened fire and destroyed EVMs during the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections. A local resident expressed the heightened security measures, stating… Continue Reading
Viswanathan Anand Gukesh D of India Makes History as Youngest Winner of Candidates Chess Tournament admin, April 21, 2024 In 2014, five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand triumphed. Gukesh accumulated nine points out of a possible 14 in the Candidates tournament and drew his final round game against American Hikaru Nakamura, making him the second Indian to win the tournament after Viswanathan Anand. Anand congratulated Gukesh on becoming the youngest… Continue Reading
Indian National Congress P Chidambaram Makes Congress’ Major CAA Announcement During Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Amid Criticism From Pinarayi Vijayan admin, April 21, 2024 P Chidambaram has appealed to the public to vote the INDIA bloc to power in Delhi. He mentioned that the intention of the Congress party is to repeal the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), even though it is not explicitly stated in its manifesto. This comes in response to criticism from… Continue Reading
Lopamudra Sinha Doordarshan Anchor Collapses During Live Heatwave Update News Reading – Teleprompter Malfunctions admin, April 21, 2024 Doordarshan anchor Lopamudra Sinha blacked out during a live broadcast. Amid intense heat, Sinha fainted while reading a heatwave update on air as her blood pressure suddenly dropped. She could be heard slurring while reading before blacking out. In a video shared on her Facebook page, she mentioned that the… Continue Reading
IPL 2022 Gautam Gambhir’s Brief Message to Virat Kohli’s RCB After Exciting Defeat against KKR in Cricket admin, April 21, 2024 Gautam Gambhir praised the Bengaluru-based franchise for their ‘phenomenal character’ in a recent match against KKR on his official X (formerly X) account. RCB skipper Faf Du Plessis won the toss and chose to field first. Phil Salt’s quick 48 runs and contributions from Shreyas Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell,… Continue Reading
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Suggests Sanctioning Israeli Unit for Alleged Human Rights Violations admin, April 21, 2024 Recently, in late 2022, the State Department instructed embassy staff in Israel to investigate alleged abuses in the West Bank by the army’s ultra-Orthodox Netzach Yehuda battalion. This directive came after an incident in January 2022, where a 78-year-old Palestinian American died of a heart attack after being detained. The… Continue Reading