Politics

Visa granted to spouses of H-IB Visa holders

New fast-track visa for Indian doctors, confirms UK

An accompanying government briefing paper elaborates that under its "NHS People Plan", qualified doctors, nurses and allied health professionals with a job offer from the NHS, and who have been trained to a recognised standard, will be offered fast-track entry, reduced visa fees and dedicated support to come to the UK.

Dec 20, 2019

India pitches for H-1B visa holders, says movement of people deepened ties

Jaishankar said the two countries have agreed to take steps to promote better understanding and awareness around among each other's stakeholders who are connected at multiple levels.

Dec 19, 2019

Donald Trump impeached by US House for abuse of power, obstruction of Congress

The Democratic-led House's passage of two articles of impeachment on a mostly party-line vote sets the stage for a trial next month in the Republican-controlled Senate - friendlier terrain for Trump - on whether to convict and remove him from office.

Dec 19, 2019

'Keep Sana out of it,' Sourav Ganguly tweets after daughter indirectly calls BJP government 'fascist'

An Instagram post from Sourav Ganguly's daughter Sana Ganguly resulted in a tempest on social media with the former captain having to intervene.

Dec 19, 2019

Bengaluru Police imposes Section 144 in Karnataka for 3 days after CAA protests

The prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code will be in place from Thursday ( December 19) till December 21.

Dec 18, 2019

The members of the United Nations Security Council hold a meeting to vote for a resolutions on controlling the turmoil in Venezuela on February 28, 2019 at the United Nations in New York.

UNSC members thwarts China's attempt to discuss Kashmir

It is to be noted that the development has come just ahead of Wang Yi's expected trip to India this month for special representative (SR) talks over the boundary issues.

Dec 18, 2019

Why did Akshay Kumar like tweet on Jamia violence and then unliked it?

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar landed himself in a soup by liking a video that mocked the attack on Jamia Millia Islamia University students.

Dec 16, 2019

PM Narendra Modi appeals for calm amid Citizenship violence, says 'debate, discussion, dissent part of democracy'

PM Narendra Modi emphasised on the fact that the need of the hour is to work together for the development of India and the empowerment of every Indian, especially the poor, downtrodden and marginalised.

Dec 16, 2019

EC seeks report on complaint against Rahul Gandhi's 'Rape in India' remark

The Commission's move comes after controversy erupted over Rahul Gandhi's 'Rape in India' remark.

Dec 16, 2019

Not fair that I am being impeached, tweets Donald Trump

The impeachment against Donald Trump now moves to the House of Representatives, where the opposition Democratic Party enjoys a majority.

Dec 14, 2019

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