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24 Sep

Jimmy Kimmel Returns to Late-Night Stage After Suspension, Defends Free Speech

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsCharlie Kirk, Donald Trump, FCC, Jimmy Kimmel, media freedom

Los Angeles, September 24, 2025 — Jimmy Kimmel made a high-spirited comeback to late-night television on Tuesday, greeted with a standing ovation and chants of “Jimmy, Jimmy” from his audience, following a week-long suspension that stirred nationwide debate on media freedom. The suspension came after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr and several network affiliates raised objections to Kimmel’s monologue on the MAGA movement’s response to the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. The move sparked fierce discussions over free speech, government involvement in media, and political polarization between Donald Trump supporters and the longtime TV host. Kimmel…

24 Sep

Tariffs on India Over Russian Oil Ties Highlight Complex U.S. Foreign Policy, Says Rubio

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, Trending, World NewsIndia, Marco Rubiio, US

Washington, D.C. (Rajeev Sharma): U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has confirmed that the Trump administration imposed trade penalties on India due to its ongoing energy dealings with Russia, despite New Delhi being one of Washington’s key allies in the region. Rubio’s comments came during an interview with Good Morning America, where he was pressed on the former president's approach to Russian aggression in Ukraine and the claim that Donald Trump often avoided following through on threats directed at Russian President Vladimir Putin. In response, Rubio defended the administration’s record, pointing to specific economic decisions. “India is one of our…

23 Sep

Texas GOP Candidate Sparks Outrage Over Remarks on Lord Hanuman Statue

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAlexander Duncan, Lord Hanuman statue, Shri Ashtalakshmi Temple, Texas GOP

Texas (Rajeev Sharma): A Republican candidate for the Texas State Senate, Alexander Duncan, has come under fire after posting controversial comments about a newly unveiled 90-foot statue of Lord Hanuman at the Shri Ashtalakshmi Temple in Sugar Land.Sharing a video of the monument on X (formerly Twitter), Duncan wrote: “Why are we allowing a false statue of a false Hindu God to be here in Texas? We are a CHRISTIAN nation.” He later cited verses from the Book of Exodus, arguing against the existence of idols and reiterating his opposition to the installation.The remarks drew strong condemnation from interfaith and…

23 Sep

Super Typhoon Ragasa Nears Guangdong: Indian Consulate Issues Advisory in Hong Kong and Macau

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsSuper Typhoon

Hong Kong: As Super Typhoon Ragasa barrels toward the southern coast of China, the Consulate General of India in Hong Kong and Macau has issued an urgent advisory for Indian nationals residing or traveling in the region. According to the Hong Kong Observatory, Ragasa is expected to make its closest approach to the Pearl River Estuary on September 24, bringing with it gale to hurricane-force winds, heavy rainfall, rough seas, and storm surges of up to 4 meters. Typhoon Signal No. 8 is set to be raised at 2:20 p.m. today, with a likelihood of stronger warnings being issued later.…

23 Sep

California Moves Closer to Declaring Diwali a State Holiday

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsCalifornia

Sacramento (Rajeev Sharma): In a historic step toward recognizing the cultural and religious diversity of its population, California may soon become the first U.S. state to officially designate Diwali as a state holiday. The California State Legislature has passed Assembly Bill 268 (AB-268), which proposes to add Diwali — the Festival of Lights celebrated by millions across the world — to the state’s list of official holidays. The bill now awaits the signature of Governor Gavin Newsom, who has until October 12, 2025, to either sign it into law or veto it. If approved, the legislation would mark a significant…

22 Sep

Netanyahu Vows Firm Opposition After UK, Canada, Australia Recognize Palestine

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsBenjamin Netanyahu, Israel-Palestine conflict, Palestine recognition

Jerusalem (Rajeev Sharma): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has strongly rejected the recognition of Palestine by the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, asserting there will be no Palestinian state west of the Jordan River. In a statement released by his office, Netanyahu accused the three countries of rewarding terrorism and pledged that Israel would respond after his return from the United States.“There will be no Palestinian state. The response to the latest attempt to force upon us a terror state in the heart of our land will be given after my return from the United States,” Netanyahu said. He argued…

22 Sep

Jaishankar to Meet US Secretary of State Rubio Amid Trade and Strategic Talks at UNGA

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIndo-Pacific security, Marco Rubio, Subramanyam Jaishankar, UNGA 2025, US-India trade

New York (Rajeev Sharma): India’s External Affairs Minister, Subramanyam Jaishankar, is scheduled to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio today at 11:00 am EDT (8:30 pm IST) in New York, according to the US State Department’s public agenda. The meeting is set on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly, where Jaishankar will hold multiple bilateral discussions with global leaders.The talks assume heightened importance as trade relations between the two nations face tension. Washington recently imposed hefty tariffs, including a 50% levy on key Indian exports, citing India’s ongoing energy trade with Russia. While New Delhi has…

22 Sep

U.S. Revokes Chabahar Port Sanctions Waiver

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsChabahar Port, India, US Sanctions

Toronto/New Delhi (Bureau)– The Trump administration has announced the revocation of the U.S. sanctions waiver for Iran's Chabahar Port, effective September 29, 2025. The waiver, initially granted in 2018, permitted India to invest $500 million in the Shahid Beheshti terminal, thereby securing strategic access to Afghanistan and Central Asia while circumventing Pakistan.The U.S. move exposes Indian operators to potential sanctions under the Iran Freedom and Counter Proliferation Act (IFCA). Analysts caution that this development may bolster China's influence in the region through Pakistan's Gwadar Port, part of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).India now confronts a critical decision: comply with…

21 Sep

Australia, Canada, and UK Recognize Palestine, Call for End to Hamas

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAustralia, Canada, Palestine recognition, two-state solution, UK

National Times Bureau (Rajeev Sharma): Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom jointly announced their recognition of the State of Palestine, reaffirming support for a two-state solution in the Middle East. The coordinated move, declared in separate statements by Prime Ministers Anthony Albanese, Mark Carney, and Keir Starmer, emphasized that the recognition was meant to revive hopes for peace and not to reward Hamas, which they urged must disband immediately.Albanese called the recognition a historic acknowledgment of the Palestinian people’s long-held aspirations for independence, while Carney cited Canada’s decades-long support for a two-state solution as the foundation of its decision. Starmer…

21 Sep

$100,000 H-1B Fee Applies Only to New Applicants, White House Confirms

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump immigration policy, H-1B visa fee, U.S.-India relations

Washington/New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma)— The White House on Saturday moved to dispel alarm after President Donald Trump signed an order imposing a $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt clarified that the charge is a one-time levy, applying only to new petitions and not retroactively.She stressed that existing H-1B visa holders will not be affected, whether they are already in the U.S. or temporarily abroad. “Those already on H-1B visas, including individuals travelling abroad, will not be asked to pay this amount upon re-entry,” Leavitt posted on X, adding that the change will come into force in…