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Washington:  In a major and drastic decision, the United States has completely halted the processing of visa applicants from 75 countries. This ban will take effect on January 21st, with no deadline set. The Trump administration claims this move is necessary to prevent foreign nationals who may rely on government assistance programs from immigrating to the United States. This decision will affect thousands of applicants from countries like Russia, Afghanistan, Iran, Brazil, and Nigeria. According to directives issued by the US State Department, visa processing has been halted for citizens…

New Delhi: Amid the ongoing political turmoil and violent protests in Iran, India has increased its vigilance regarding the safety of its citizens. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi spoke with Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar by phone. The conversation discussed the rapidly evolving situation in and around Iran. Amid the rising death toll and the unstable security situation, the Indian Embassy has issued strict advisories for its citizens. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced on the social media platform X that he received a call from Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed…

In Indore, Madhya Pradesh, 45-year-old Raghubir Dhakad was riding his bike when a nylon string cut his neck and he bled to death. Two people also lost their lives in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh. While kite flying was a rage across the country on Makar Sankranti, nylon kite string, commonly known as “Chinese manjha,” became the cause of death for many families. At least four people lost their lives in a single day in different states, highlighting how dangerous this string can be. Chinese manjha is an extremely thin and sharp…

Michelin-Starred Restaurateur Honored for Transforming Indian Fine Dining in America Las Vegas, NV — In a glittering ceremony at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, Avtar Singh Walia, renowned for his transformative impact on Indian cuisine in America, was honored as a Top Restaurant Owner of the Year by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP). In addition, Tamarind Tribeca, owned by Avtar Singh Walia, was chosen as Top Restaurant of the Year for 2025 by IAOTP. The annual gala in December 2025, which brought together global industry leaders, celebrated…

Thiruvananthapuram: UST, a leading AI and technology transformation solutions company, has donated two electric scooters, four body-worn cameras and ten road barriers to the Thiruvananthapuram City Police as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme. UST officials handed these over to the Thiruvananthapuram City Police at a function organised at the office of the Commissioner of Police, Thycaud, Thiruvananthapuram. Thomson Jose IPS, DIG and former Police Commissioner, Thiruvananthapuram City; T. Farash, IPS, Deepak Dhankher IPS and Zulfiqer M K, Deputy Commissioners; G. Anil Kumar, Assistant Commissioner – Traffic North;…