Nashwauk, MN (United States), April 6 (IANS) Mesabi Metallics Company LLC (Mesabi Metallics), backed by Essar Group, on Monday announced that it has secured $150 million of financing from Macquarie Group, supporting the Q3 2026 startup of its world-scale Direct Reduction (DR) grade iron ore mine and pellet plant in Nashwauk, Minnesota.The latest financing builds on recent capital momentum for the structurally important American iron ore project.The financing follows Mesabi’s recently announced…
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Washington, March 28 (IANS) The Trump administration launched a federal task force to crack down on fraud in welfare programmes, with Vice President JD Vance warning that the problem has “become a massive, massive problem” that is draining taxpayer funds.Addressing a meeting of senior officials, Vance said the administration would restore anti-fraud safeguards and enforce cross-departmental coordination to detect abuse in federal benefit programs.“We have to take the fraud issue seriously,…
Washington, March 19 (IANS) The United States has announced support of up to $10 billion for a major iron ore project that will deepen strategic ties with India, as part of a broader $30 billion Indo-Pacific financing push aimed at strengthening supply chains and industrial capacity. The funding, backed by the U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM), was announced during the Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial and Business Forum in Tokyo.EXIM said its loans are unlocking nearly $30 billion in …
Washington, March 18 (IANS) A resolution condemning Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu bigotry is gaining traction in the US state of Minnesota, with more than 400 community members backing the move and lawmakers hearing testimony on rising incidents targeting Hindu Americans.Introduced in the Minnesota Senate on March 9, the resolution seeks to formally recognise discrimination faced by Hindu Americans and reaffirm the state’s commitment to religious freedom, pluralism, and mutual respect.The Coalition…
Washington, March 9 (IANS) Lawmakers in the US State of Minnesota, on Monday, introduced a resolution condemning Hinduphobia and ‘anti-Hindu’ bigotry, underscoring growing concern about discrimination and attacks targeting Hindu communities in the US. The proposal, introduced in the Minnesota Senate, calls for recognising “anti-Hindu” bias and reaffirming the state’s commitment to religious freedom, inclusion, and mutual respect.Welcoming the resolution, the Coalition of Hindus of North America …
Washington, Feb 25 (IANS) America’s long-running gap in paid family and medical leave — routine in much of the developed world but still patchy in the United States — took centre stage on Capitol Hill, as lawmakers sparred over whether Washington should set a national standard or let states and employers chart their own course.At a hearing titled “Balancing Careers and Care: Examining Innovative Approaches to Paid Leave”, Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, the Republican chair of the Subcommi…
Washington, Feb 25 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Tuesday night (Wednesday morning local India time) declared that America had witnessed “a turnaround for the ages” in just one year of his leadership, telling Congress that the country had achieved “a transformation like no one has ever seen before.”“Tonight, after just one year, I can say with dignity and pride that we have achieved a transformation like no one has ever seen before, and a turnaround for the ages. We will never go …
Washington, Feb 13 (IANS) A sharp political fight erupted in the US Senate over federal immigration enforcement tactics and civil liberties, in a debate closely watched by immigrant communities, including Indian visa holders and green card applicants.The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee examined “Operation Metro Surge,” a large-scale Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deployment in Minnesota.The operation followed protests and clashes between federal agents …
Washington, Feb 4 (IANS) President Donald Trump has called for stronger federal involvement in US elections, arguing that states that fail to conduct elections “legally and honestly” should face federal intervention.Speaking to reporters at the White House after signing a major spending bill on Tuesday (local time), Trump questioned the current system for state-administered elections.“I want to see elections, be honest,” he said. “If a state can’t run an election, I think the people …
Washington, Feb 2 (IANS) US Congressman Shri Thanedar has entered the 2026 election cycle with a strong financial position, reporting $6.4 million in cash on hand at the end of 2025, according to his year-end campaign finance filing released by his campaign.The Detroit-area Democrat said the fundraising advantage would allow him to communicate his record to voters in Michigan’s 13th Congressional District and highlight his legislative priorities ahead of the next election.“This ensures Congr…