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19 Feb

Elon Musk Warns of U.S. Bankruptcy, Criticizes Government Spending and Trade Deficit

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDonald Trump, Elon Musk, United States, US

Washington, D.C. (National Times): Tesla CEO Elon Musk has raised concerns over the United States' rising trade deficit and government spending, warning that if corrective measures are not taken, “America will go bankrupt.” In a recent Fox News interview, Musk said that the $2 trillion trade deficit inherited by U.S. President Donald Trump has put the country in a dangerous economic situation. He criticized how taxpayer money is being misused, stating that every American should be “mad as hell” over the reckless spending by the government. Elon Musk on the U.S. Deficit: “It’s Insane” Musk expressed deep concerns about the…

17 Feb

Russia Intensifies Attacks in Eastern Ukraine as War Talks Loom

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsNATO, Russia- Ukraine War

Kyiv, February 18, 2025: Russian forces have sharply escalated their offensive in eastern Ukraine, with Kyiv’s military reporting the heaviest fighting of the year. Over a 24-hour period on Saturday, Ukrainian troops faced 261 combat engagements, the highest recorded in 2025.The primary focus of Russia’s assault has been near Pokrovsk, a critical logistics hub for Ukrainian forces. The intensified attacks come as a NATO official predicted that Moscow would further increase the scale and intensity of its offensives, especially with diplomatic talks on ending the war drawing closer.Ukraine's military has been reinforcing defensive lines and repelling continuous Russian advances. The…

16 Feb

Gold Mine Collapse in Mali Kills 42, Injures Many

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsGold Mining Collapse, Mali

Bamako, February 16, 2025 – A gold mine collapse in eastern Mali has killed at least 42 people and injured many others, according to Malian television and local officials. The accident occurred in Bilali Koto, a mining site in the Kenieba district, late on Saturday night. Second Major Mining Disaster This Year This is the second major mining accident in Mali this year. On January 29, a landslide in the Koulikoro region killed several gold miners, most of them women.Mohamed Dicko, the prefect of Kenieba, confirmed the latest incident and said the death toll of 42 is expected to remain…

15 Feb

Trump and Musk Cut Over 9,500 Federal Jobs in Government Restructuring

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld Newsbureaucracy reduction, Donald Trump, Elon Musk, federal job cuts, government layoffs

Washington D.C., February 17, 2025– President Donald Trump and his adviser Elon Musk have fired more than 9,500 federal employees as part of their campaign to reduce U.S. bureaucracy. The move affects workers across key departments, including Interior, Energy, Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Health and Human Services.Mass Layoffs and BuyoutsThe Trump administration confirmed that about 75,000 workers have also accepted buyout packages to voluntarily leave their positions. This accounts for 3% of the 2.3 million-person civilian workforce.Workers impacted include probationary employees with limited employment protections. Among them, nearly 3,400 recent hires at the U.S. Forest Service and 1,000 National Park…

15 Feb

US Army Bans Transgender Recruits Following Trump’s Executive Order

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsUS Army

Washington DC (National Times): The United States Army has officially prohibited transgender individuals from enlisting and has halted all gender-affirming medical procedures for service members. The announcement follows an executive order signed by former President Donald Trump on January 27, which reinstates a ban on transgender recruits in the military. Policy Update and Implementation The Army stated in an official release that it “will no longer allow transgender individuals to join the military and will stop performing or facilitating procedures associated with gender transition for service members.” The executive order directs the Pentagon to finalize a policy on transgender service…

15 Feb

US Reduces H-1B Visa Interview Waiver Eligibility from 48 to 12 Months for Indians

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsH1b visa, US

Washington DC (National Times): The United States has revised its eligibility criteria for the Visa Interview Waiver, commonly known as the Dropbox program, for Indian applicants. The eligibility window has been reduced from 48 months to just 12 months, meaning only those whose visas expired within the past year will now qualify for Dropbox processing. What is the Dropbox Program? The Dropbox program allows eligible visa applicants to renew their visas without attending an in-person interview at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate. This streamlined process has been particularly beneficial for H-1B, L-1, O-1, and other work visa holders, reducing processing…

14 Feb

Two More Deportation Flights Carrying Indians to Arrive in Amritsar This Week

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDonald Trump, Illegal immigrant, United States, US

Washington DC (National Times): Two additional flights carrying deported Indian immigrants from the United States are set to land in India this week, following the recent deportation of 104 individuals under the Trump administration’s immigration policies. While the exact number of Indians on these upcoming flights remains unclear, sources indicate that the first of the two flights will arrive in Amritsar on February 15, with another expected in the following days. Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Cheema has criticized the decision to land these deportation flights in Amritsar, alleging that the NDA-led central government is deliberately attempting to defame Punjab. "Why…

14 Feb

PM Modi Addresses Deportation of Illegal Indian Immigrants from US, Calls for Crackdown on Human Trafficking

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsNarendra Modi, US

Washington DC (National Times): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (Feb 13) addressed the deportation of illegal Indian immigrants from the United States, emphasizing that individuals residing unlawfully in foreign countries "do not have any legal right to be there." His remarks came during a joint press conference with US President Donald Trump amid growing concerns in India over visuals of shackled Indian citizens being deported. During his US visit, Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to taking back its citizens who are verified and found to be residing in the US illegally. "As far as India and the US are concerned,…

14 Feb

Adani Green Energy Pulls Out of Sri Lanka Wind Power Projects

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, World NewsAdani Green, Gautam Adani, Sri Lanka, Wind Power Projects

Colombo, February 14, 2025 – Adani Green Energy, the renewable arm of billionaire Gautam Adani’s conglomerate, has withdrawn from two proposed wind power projects in Sri Lanka. The decision follows the new government's move to renegotiate tariffs. Withdrawal Cites Policy Changes In a statement, the company confirmed its exit, stating, “Adani Green Energy has conveyed its Board’s decision to respectfully withdraw from further engagement in the renewable energy wind project and two transmission projects in Sri Lanka.”The company had planned to invest $1 billion in wind power generation and transmission infrastructure. However, the newly elected administration under President Anura Kumara…

11 Feb

PM Modi and US VP JD Vance Share Spotlight at AI Action Summit in Paris, Strengthening Global Tech Diplomacy

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndia, World NewsAI Action Summit 2025, India-France relations, JD Vance Paris Summit, PM Modi AI Summit

Paris [France], February 11, 2025 (ANI):Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US Vice President JD Vance were seen seated side-by-side at the AI Action Summit in Paris on Tuesday, attentively listening to French President Emmanuel Macron as he outlined the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This high-profile appearance followed a brief informal interaction between the leaders during a dinner hosted for global dignitaries at the Élysée Palace the previous day.PM Modi received a warm and enthusiastic welcome from President Macron and members of the Indian diaspora upon his arrival in Paris. The French President expressed his excitement for the summit through…