Washington, July 25 (IANS) A Republican senator has introduced legislation that would suspend the issuance of new H-1B visas for three years, sharply tighten eligibility rules and impose sweeping restrictions on foreign workers and students, arguing that the current programme has drifted far from its original purpose and now harms American workers and national security.Senator Tim Sheehy of Montana on Thursday introduced the End H-1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026, and asserted the measure is designed t…
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Mumbai, June 10 (IANS) Hollywood-based Indian actress Freida Pinto offered a glimpse into her summer getaway in Montana, describing it as “real nervous system reset” filled with the simple joys of nature, friends, and family. Tagging her holiday as a “true summer magic”, the “Slumdog Millionaire” actress shared a string of images and clips from her holiday featuring her along with her Cory Tran and son Rumi-Ray. The actress reflected on finding peace in the company of her family and friends …
Washington, March 3 (IANS) In the world’s largest economy, entire Native American communities still haul water for miles, rely on crumbling irrigation systems, and face fiscal collapse after the closure of a single mine, a reality laid bare at a U.S. Senate hearing that underscored the stark development gaps inside the United States. At a Senate Committee on Indian Affairs session, tribal leaders described living conditions more commonly associated with drought-stricken developing regions t…
Washington, Feb 27 (IANS) A 29-year-old man has been sentenced to six years in prison for his role in a scheme that stole over $1.7 million from elderly victims across the United States.Zabi Ullah Mohammed was sentenced to 72 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, US Attorney Kurt Alme said Thursday.Mohammed was found guilty after trial in October 2025 of one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of wire fraud.According to court documents and evidence p…
Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS): Actor Harshvardhan Rane on Wednesday shared a video on his social media account where he was seen braving sub-zero temperatures while indulging in wildlife photography. Sharing a video montage on social media, the actor wrote, “Clicking in, minus temperature is tough but beautiful,” along with hashtags #Montana #Coyote #YellowStone.The video shows Harshvardhan standing amid vast and heavily snow-covered mountains, dressed in heavy winter clothing, as he clicked the wil…
Washington, Jan 28 (IANS) The Washington State Senate has passed a resolution honouring India’s 77th Republic Day, citing India’s democratic traditions and the contributions of the Indian-American community. The resolution, Senate Resolution No. 8674, was adopted in Olympia with bipartisan support. It recognised India’s strong democratic legacy and noted the growing ties between India and Washington state. It also highlighted agriculture, trade, technology, and critical and emerging technologies…
Washington, Jan 21 (IANS) US Senator Steve Daines travelled to India this month to push for better market access for Montana’s pulse crops and to underscore the strategic partnership between Washington and New Delhi, his office said.Daines, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, was in India from January 17 to 19. He met senior government officials, members of parliament, and business leaders in New Delhi.The meetings included talks with External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jais…
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) US Senator Steve Daines, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has concluded his “productive” visit to India which included meetings in New Delhi with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, members of parliament besides the US and Indian business leaders, the US Embassy in India stated on Tuesday. Reflecting on his January 17-19 visit, Daines said, “I came to India to reaffirm our two countries’ shared values an…