‘Can finally hug my wife, son…’: What Mahmoud Khalil said after walking free from detention after 104 days; watch video
Mahmoud Khalil, a former Columbia University student and outspoken pro-Palestinian activist, walked free on Friday…
Proposed bill will ease the pathway for a green card — but will it pass?
Immigrants in the US could qualify for lawful permanent resident status (commonly known as a green card) if they have lived in the country continuously for at least seven years before applying, do not have a criminal record, and meet all other current eligibility requirements — according to a bill proposed to be introduced in…
Low insurance costs, affordable treatment and medicines drawing NRIs to India
While treatment costs in India are low, so are the medical insurance premiums. (AI image) New Delhi: Low medical insurance premiums, affordable treatment costs and high quality healthcare facilities at private hospitals are making NRIs turn to India for medical treatment, according to a report by Policybazaar. The insurance aggregator noted that the share of…
‘Terrifying’: Southwest Airlines flight dives to avoid mid-air crash; 2 crew members injured
A Southwest Airlines flight dropped 475 feet to avoid collision with a Hawker Hunter aircraft on Friday, according to flight tracking data and passenger accounts, reports ABC News.Roughly six minutes after departing Hollywood Burbank Airport, California, Southwest Flight 1496 abruptly descended from 14,100 feet to 13,625 feet, as per data from FlightRadar24.The Hawker Hunter was…
EU sanctions on Russia oil: Indian arm of UAE-based shipping company takes a hit; Indian-origin captain of crude oil tanker faces sanctions
The scope of these sanctions is limited to EU territories, citizens, and organisations. India on its part continues to reject unilateral sanctions imposed by other nations. (AI image) EU’s sanctions on Russia oil have hit an Indian branch of a UAE-based firm. Intershipping Services Hub Private Ltd, an Indian subsidiary of a UAE-based company, has…
‘America will rise up against you!’: Texas Democrat dragged out of meeting for yelling, officer falls on him – watch video
A Democratic candidate was forcibly removed and arrested during a heated redistricting hearing at the State Capitol in Austin on Thursday.The chaotic scenes were captured on video, showing security officials dragging him out of the room, reports New York Post.Isaiah Martin is running for Congress in Texas, contesting a special election to replace the late…
Sunjay Kapur’s mother challenges appointment of his wife as Sona Comstar director
Sunjay Kapur’s mother challenges appointment of his wife as Sona Comstar director NEW DELHI: A succession battle has broken out in the family of the late Sunjay Kapur, the promoter of Sona Comstar who died last month following a heart attack during a polo match. Alleging that the death of her son in the UK…
‘Think they want to die’: Trump says Hamas ‘didn’t want’ Gaza deal; mulls hostages rescue alternatives
Benjamin Netanyahu (left), Donald Trump (AP) US President Donald Trump on Friday alleged that Hamas is unwilling for a ceasefire deal in Gaza as Israel suggested it might explore “alternative options” to rescue the hostages after the talks broke down., reported news agency AFP.While speaking to the agency, an Israeli official said that air drop…
B’luru’s Yali closes Rs 893cr deeptech fund
BENGALURU: Bengaluru-based Yali Capital closed its debut deep tech-focused fund at Rs 893 crore, exceeding its original Rs 500 crore target and Rs 310 crore greenshoe option. The Sebi-registered Category II AIF plans to deploy the fund across early-stage and late-stage investments in sectors such as semiconductors, AI, robotics, aerospace, and smart manufacturing. Source link
US deportation: First flights depart from Florida; 100 detainees leave ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
The first deportation flights from Florida’s newly established immigration detention centre in the Everglades have begun, Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Friday (local time), around three weeks after federal detainees started arriving at what appears to be the country’s only state-operated migrant facility.According to DeSantis, approximately 100 detainees have been deported directly from the centre,…
Bank of Baroda net rises 1.9% to Rs 4.5k cr
MUMBAI: Bank of Baroda reported a muted 1.9% rise in net profit for the June quarter, as dip in net interest income and higher provisions offset gains from strong growth in deposits and advances. Net profit stood at Rs 4,541.4 crore in Q1 FY26, up from Rs 4,458.2 crore a year earlier. Source link