US senator seeks three-year H-1B visa freeze
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…
Saudi nuclear deal hinges on Abraham Accords: Trump
Washington, July 25 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said Saudi Arabia will have to join the Abraham Accords before the United States moves ahead with a civilian nuclear agreement with the kingdom, publicly linking the long-discussed deal to…
US pushes AI science race against China
Washington, July 25 (IANS) The Trump administration this week defended an ambitious overhaul of America’s scientific research enterprise, arguing that artificial intelligence, quantum computing and advanced manufacturing will be central to keeping…
White House ties Saudi atom deal to Israel pact
Washington, July 25 (IANS) The White House on Friday (local time) reaffirmed that President Donald Trump expects Saudi Arabia to normalise relations with Israel and join the Abraham Accords as part of a broader understanding surrounding a proposed civil…
Trump touts US nuclear revival
Washington, July 25 (IANS) President Donald Trump on announced that four privately funded advanced reactors had reached critical milestones under an administration-backed programme aimed at accelerating nuclear innovation. Speaking at the White House…
CWG 2026: Jhandu Kumar powers India to para powerlifting bronze in men’s heavyweight
Glasgow, July 25 (IANS) India’s Jhandu Kumar secured a bronze medal in the men’s heavyweight para powerlifting event at the Commonwealth Games 2026, adding another medal to the country’s tally in Glasgow on Friday. Competing in a two-group field, Jhandu…
CWG 2026: Putul Sonowal continues good run, beats Alexander of the Falkland Islands
Glasgow, July 25 (IANS) India’s top lawn bowls star Putul Sonowal continued his fine run at the Commonwealth Games 2026 with a hard-fought victory over Cecil Alexander of the Falkland Islands in the Men’s Singles sectional play in Glasgow on…
CWG 2026: Oluwafemiayo sets record as Nigeria surge ahead in para-powerlifting (Ld)
Glasgow, July 25 (IANS) World records tumbled as Folashade Oluwafemiayo won Nigeria’s second Para Powerlifting gold of the day, in the Heavyweight division, with three world records set in the event. Oluwafemiayo twice broke the world record in the…
CWG 2026: Australia grabs three gold medals to lead charge in swimming
Glasgow, July 25 (IANS) Powerhouse Australia started the Commonwealth Games swimming and para-swimming competitions with three gold medals, one of them in para-swimming, on the second day of competitions at Glasgow on Friday. Lani Pallister, Jenna…
Youth Hockey5s Asian C’ship: Indian men’s team beats Pakistan 7-3 and Oman 10-1; Women go down 3-6 to China
Muscat (Oman), July 25 (IANS) The Indian sub-junior men’s team enjoyed a triumphant Friday at the FIH Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship 2026 in Muscat, defeating arch-rivals Pakistan 7-3 after thrashing host nation Oman 10-1 earlier in the day.…