Washington, May 13 (IANS) A new illustrated children’s book, Discovering Hinduism: The Timeless Path of Kindness, Truth & Love, attempts to explain one of the world’s oldest living traditions in simple language for young readers while presenting Hinduism as a faith rooted in “kindness, truth and love.”Written by Ohio-based Indian American author Usha Mahajan, the 63-page book is designed for “family reading and classroom use” and is aimed particularly at children between six and …
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New York, May 6 (IANS) Vivek Ramaswamy, the billionaire entrepreneur backed by President Donald Trump has won the Republican Party primary to become its candidate for Ohio governor, defeating an opponent who tormented him with racist propaganda.Winning 87 per cent of the votes, Ramaswamy dealt a decisive defeat to Casey Putsch, and in the November general election, will face Democrat Amy Acton, who ran unopposed for her party’s nomination.Ramaswamy initially ran against Trump for the Republica…
Washington, March 12 (IANS) US President Donald Trump told supporters at a rally in Ohio that the United States was experiencing an economic surge driven by tax cuts, new investments, and expanded energy production, as he defended his policies and urged voters to back Republicans in upcoming elections.Speaking at a logistics company in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Wednesday (local time), Trump said his administration’s economic agenda had encouraged businesses to expand operations and create jobs.“T…
Washington, March 12 (IANS) President Donald Trump has declared that tax cuts and incentives for domestic production were boosting investment and jobs across the United States, arguing during a visit to Kentucky that his economic policies were helping American businesses expand and hire.Speaking at First Logistics in Hebron, Kentucky, on Wednesday (local time), Trump said the family-owned company was expanding its operations as businesses responded to the administration’s economic policies. Th…
Washington, March 10 (IANS) US Vice President JD Vance shared a deeply personal story about firefighters helping his family during his childhood, telling a gathering of firefighters in the nation’s capital that emergency responders once saved his mother’s life during her struggle with opioid addiction.Addressing the 2026 Legislative Conference of the International Association of Fire Fighters, Vance praised firefighters and emergency medical responders for their service and said their work oft…
Washington, Feb 27 (IANS) US lawmakers have reintroduced sweeping rail safety legislation three years after a toxic train derailment in Ohio, seeking tougher oversight of hazardous cargo, stricter inspections, and stronger protections for communities living along railway lines.The bipartisan Railway Safety Act of 2026 was unveiled this week by Senator John Fetterman and a group of Democratic and Republican colleagues. emergency.“It’s been three years since the toxic train derailment in East …
Washington, Feb 12 (IANS) US President Donald Trump declared himself the “undisputed champion of beautiful, clean coal” as he signed a new executive order aimed at expanding coal use and keeping ageing plants online. “Clean, beautiful coal, clean, beautiful coal,” Trump said at the White House on Wednesday (local time), welcoming miners and industry executives to what was billed as a “Champion of Coal” event. “You’ve never had a better friend in the Oval Office than me.”Trump s…
New York, Jan 27 (IANS) At least 28 weather-related deaths were reported as a massive winter storm dumped snow across dozens of US states over the weekend, causing widespread power outages, flight cancellations and school closures.The death toll included two people run over by snowplows in Massachusetts and Ohio, and fatal sledding accidents in Arkansas and Texas. In New York City, officials said eight people were found dead outdoors as temperatures plunged at night, Xinhua news agency reported….
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Sunita Williams, one of the most accomplished astronauts in the history of human spaceflight, has retired from the American space agency NASA after an extraordinary 27-year career. Her retirement follows a historic and unexpected nine-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), marking the conclusion of a journey defined by endurance, leadership, and scientific excellence. According to a statement by NASA, Sunita Williams retired from the agency, effectiv…
Washington, Jan 19 (IANS) Senator Mark Warner warned that renewed tariff threats by President Donald Trump could unsettle global markets and strain ties with US allies.Appearing on CBS’ Face the Nation, Warner said repeated tariff warnings were adding volatility at a time when investors were already cautious. He said allies were watching closely to see whether the United States continued to respect long-standing economic norms.Warner said aggressive trade tactics risked undermining confidence …