Washington, May 18 (IANS) For 36 years, Kashmir existed for Sheerin Raina in fragments — stories told at the dinner table in New Jersey, fading photographs, temple names spoken with reverence, and memories inherited from parents who had left in the middle of the night and never truly returned. Now, at 21, she is preparing to go there for the first time.In an exclusive webinar interaction with IANS, Kashmiri Pandit community leaders, activists and second-generation youth across the United States…
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Seoul, May 3 (IANS) The number of South Korean-listed companies whose market capitalisation surpassed 1 trillion won ($679.7 million) exceeded 400 for the first time this year, following a dramatic pre-Middle East-conflict recovery in the stock market, data showed on Sunday.The number of companies listed on the local bourse, including preferred shares, with a market capitalisation of over 1 trillion won stood at 405 as of Wednesday, according to the data from the Korea Exchange, South Korea’s ma…
Washington, April 30 (IANS) A multi-state fraud network built on counterfeit U.S. passport cards and stolen identities has been dismantled, with two key operatives sentenced to federal prison after a years-long investigation by the U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service (DSS). Ciera Julieth Blas, 32, of Brooklyn, New York, was sentenced on April 7, 2026, to 120 months in prison after pleading guilty to fraud and misuse of visas, permits, and other documents. Kelly Josek, 41,…
Washington, April 22 (IANS) India has stepped up its energy security push as GAIL (India) Limited flagged off an LNG vessel from a US terminal, signalling deeper India-US cooperation in securing cleaner fuel supplies. The LNG vessel Energy Fidelity was flagged off on April 20 from the Sabine Pass LNG Terminal by India’s Consul General in Houston, D.C. Manjunath, according to official statements.“GAIL (India) Limited proudly marks a significant milestone in India’s global energy journey,”…
Washington, April 12 (IANS) India’s journey to becoming a developed nation by 2047 is anchored in informed academic and policy discourse, India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, said while addressing a major conference in Texas.Kwatra made the remarks during his virtual address at the inaugural Austin India Conference, themed “India at 100: Decades of Decisions”, hosted by the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas, Austin.Commending the organisers for bring…
Houston, April 6 (IANS) Andres Andrade and Ben Shelton capped a dream run at the U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship when they won their first tour-level title together.Shelton and Andrade captured the US Clay doubles with a comeback win over top-seeded Brazilians Orlando Luz and Rafael Matos. After dropping the opening set, the former Florida Gators rallied for a 4-6, 6-3, 10-6 victory in the deciding match tiebreaker.Shelton, currently No. 9 in the ATP Rankings, lost to Thiago Agustin Tirante i…
Houston, April 6 (IANS) Tommy Paul captured his first U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championshipcrown with a 6–1, 3–6, 7–5 victory over Argentina’s Roman Andres Burruchaga. This is his fifth ATP Tour title and first on clay.The 28-year-old saved three match points on championship Sunday, climbing out of a 3–5 deficit in the third set by reeling off four straight games to notch the title.Although this was his first clay title, he is a two-time semifinalist at the Italian Open and was a 2025 Rol…
Houston, April 5 (IANS) Tommy Paul sailed into his first ATP Tour clay-court final after a gruelling three-set thriller to outlast Frances Tiafoe in the U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship semifinals.The American prevailed 7-5, 4-6, 7-6(7) in a two-hour, 45-minute showdown, advancing to his second final of the season and the ninth of his career.With the victory, Paul ended the second seed’s hopes of reaching his fourth consecutive championship match at the ATP 250 event in Houston.”I did a good…
Houston, April 3 (IANS) Learner Tien advanced to his maiden ATP Tour clay-court quarter-final at the U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship when he downed Nishesh Basavareddy 6-3, 3-6, 6-1.Tien created 15 break chances, converting three, according to ATP Stats, to improve to 3-0 in his Lexus ATP Head-to-Head series with Basavareddy.“My level dipped a bit in the second set, but I was happy to start the clay swing with a tough win over Nishesh,” Tien said. “We’ve played so many times over the …
Washington, March 29 (IANS) Mass protests swept across the United States, as hundreds of thousands gathered in cities nationwide under the banner of “No Kings,” targeting President Donald Trump’s immigration and foreign policy.Organisers said the demonstrations were part of a coordinated national mobilisation, with more than 3,000 events planned across the country. The flagship rally at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul drew one of the largest crowds, with estimates of over 200,000 p…