‘Humbled’: Conservative lawyer named interim attorney in Letitia James probe; once ‘falsely accused’ of Jan 6 link
[ad_1] FILE – New York attorney general Letitia James ( AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) A conservative lawyer who has denied allegations she took part in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot has been appointed acting US attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, following the ouster of the office’s chief on Friday. Mary “Maggie” Cleary informed staff of her appointment in
Navi Pillay | Enabler of justice
[ad_1] Last week, the United Nations Independent Inquiry Commission on the Occupied Palestinian Territory announced its findings that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, making it the first UN-affiliated body to do so. Leading the charges against Israel is Navi Pillay, the Commission’s chairwoman and an international jurist of repute with several roles under her belt. Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay was
$100,000 fee for H-1B visa is one-time requirement for new applicants only, US Official confirms to CNBC-TV18
[ad_1] US President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation making it mandatory for H-1B visa applicants to deposit a $100,000 fee. This is to prevent abuse of the H-1B programme. The proclamation had set off uncertainty among H-1B visa holders, as the new rule was set to come into effect from September 21, 2015. However, a senior US official has
PDS reforms introduced to reduce diversion and smuggling of ration: A.P. Minister
[ad_1] Minister for Civil Supplies, Food and Consumer Affairs Nadendla Manohar on Saturday said reforms were introduced in the Public Distribution System (PDS) to reduce diversion and smuggling of ration through GPS tracking, AI surveillance in warehouses and stricter inspections. Interacting with students of Westin College as part of the 15th edition of the “Coffee and Conversation” series, organised by
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‘Open & non-discriminatory’: China on TikTok deal with US; urges fair business environment
[ad_1] China on Saturday said that its position on the TikTok issue in the US is clear and hoped that America will provide an open, fair, just, and non-discriminatory business environment for Chinese companies. The commerce ministry highlighted that the country “welcomes companies to conduct business negotiations in line with market rules to reach solutions that comply with Chinese laws
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Consumers can now lodge GST complaints on National Consumer Helpline: Here’s how
[ad_1] The Department of Consumer Affairs has introduced a new GST grievance redressal facility on the National Consumer Helpline (NCH), giving consumers a direct channel to report issues related to revised GST rates, billing, and exemptions. The move comes just days before the rollout of the Next-Gen GST Reforms 2025 on September 22, approved at the 56th GST Council meeting
Congress attacks Modi as ‘weak PM’ after Trump’s H-1B visa order
[ad_1] After the US imposed $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visas for highly skilled workers, the Congress on Saturday (September 20) hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, terming him a “weak” PM whose preference for “strategic silence” and “loud optics” has become a liability. In a post on X, Congress deputy leader in the Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi said,
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Two-slab system to kick in from September 22
[ad_1] New GST rates LIVE updates: India’s GST framework is set for its biggest overhaul since 2017, with a new two-slab system rolling out from September 22. Most goods and services will fall under 5% or 18%, while luxury and sin goods face higher rates. The move is aimed at easing compliance and bringing simplicity to the indirect tax regime.
‘97 per cent bad’: Donald Trump criticizes US media for negative coverage; calls it ‘illegal’
[ad_1] US President Donald Trump on Friday slammed US media coverage that portrayed him negatively, calling it “illegal” and claiming that networks report “97 per cent bad” news about him, although he did not provide any evidence to support the figure.The remarks have reignited debate over free speech following the suspension of comedian Jimmy Kimmel’s television show by ABC. “They’ll
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The Hindu Morning Digest: September 20, 2025
[ad_1] U.S. President Donald Trump displays a signed executive order in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., on September 19, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters Trump signs proclamation imposing $1,00,000 fee for H-1B visa applications In a move that could adversely impact Indian professionals on visas in the U.S., President Donald Trump on Friday (September 19,
US attorney investigating Trump ‘adversary’ Letitia James for fraud to be removed; DOJ ‘pushing’ to charge New York AG – report
[ad_1] Erik Seibert; Donald Trump; Letitia James Erik Siebert, the US attorney whose office has been investigating mortgage fraud allegations against New York attorney general Letitia James, has been told he is being removed from the position, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Friday. The move comes amid efforts by the Donald Trump administration to
U.S. Stocks See Further Upside, Reach New Record Highs
[ad_1] Stocks moved mostly higher during trading on Friday, adding to the gains posted during Thursday’s session. With the continued upward move, the major averages all reached new record closing highs. The major averages reached new highs late in the session before giving back some ground going into the close. The Nasdaq advanced 160.75 points or 0.7 percent to 22,631.48,
WTO | 2025 Press Releases – European Union pledges EUR 5 million to Phase Three of EIF support for LDCs
[ad_1] The commitment was also marked at a short ceremony attended by WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and EIF Executive Director Ratnakar Adhikari, who were joined by EU Ambassador João Aguiar Machado and Paz Velasco Velazquez, Head of the Trade, Investment Climate, Entrepreneurship and Value Chains Unit at the Directorate-General for International Partnerships of the European Commission. Ms Velasco Velazquez said:
WTO and FAO outline impact of cooperation in support of WTO members’ priorities
[ad_1] The World Trade Organization (WTO) Secretariat and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) held a Partnership Review Meeting in Geneva on 19 September 2025 to look into the impact of the cooperation between the two organizations. Building on the Memorandum of Understanding signed at COP28 in December 2023, the review highlighted progress across many areas,
Latvia Producer Prices Decline For Fourth Month
[ad_1] Domestic producer prices in Latvia dropped for the fourth month in a row in August, preliminary data from the statistical office showed Friday. The producer price index for the domestic market fell 1.1 percent year-on-year following a 1.2 percent decline in July. Prices have been falling since May. The PPI for the non-domestic market rose 2.0 percent year-on-year after
Latvia Producer Prices Decline For Fourth Month
[ad_1] Domestic producer prices in Latvia dropped for the fourth month in a row in August, preliminary data from the statistical office showed Friday. The producer price index for the domestic market fell 1.1 percent year-on-year following a 1.2 percent decline in July. Prices have been falling since May. The PPI for the non-domestic market rose 2.0 percent year-on-year after
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‘Situation improved considerably’: Indian Embassy in Nepal issues advisory, urges caution despite eased tension | India News
[ad_1] The Indian Embassy in Nepal on Friday advised Indian citizens to exercise caution while visiting the country. The embassy noted that the situation in Nepal had “improved considerably” in the past week but urged travellers to remain alert and follow future advisories and updates. “Indians travelling to Nepal are advised to exercise due caution and adhere to advisories,” the
U.S. Stocks Seeing Further Upside, Nasdaq Reaches New Record High
[ad_1] After ending the previous session mostly higher, stocks are seeing some further upside during trading on Friday. While buying interest has remained somewhat subdued, the tech-heavy Nasdaq has reached a new record intraday high. Currently, the major averages are off their highs of the session but still in positive territory. The Nasdaq is up 56.08 points or 0.3 percent