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Biden's DHS promotes ways for visa holders to stay in US after losing work amid major layoffs

May 15, 2024

Biden's DHS promotes ways for visa holders to stay in US after losing work amid major layoffs

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services reminded users of the H-1B visa that they have options to remain in the country if they are laid off or fired from their job.

Pakistan's military conducts successful test-fire of newly developed rocket system, army says

May 15, 2024

Pakistan's military conducts successful test-fire of newly developed rocket system, army says

Pakistan's military has announced the successful test-firing of the Fatah-II Guided Rocket System, a short-range weapon developed for defense from India.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi files nomination to run for third term in general election

May 14, 2024

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi files nomination to run for third term in general election

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Varanasi on Tuesday to formally file his candidacy for the ongoing general election, aiming to secure his seat.

Billboard collapses onto group of pedestrians, killing at least 14

May 14, 2024

Billboard collapses onto group of pedestrians, killing at least 14

A severe thunderstorm is believed to have caused a large billboard to collapse, killing at least 14 people and injuring 74 others, city officials said.

3 confirmed dead, others trapped after billboard collapses during heavy rains in India's Mumbai

May 13, 2024

3 confirmed dead, others trapped after billboard collapses during heavy rains in India's Mumbai

A billboard collapse in Mumbai's suburb of Ghatkopar resulted in three fatalities and 59 injuries during thunderstorms and heavy rain, according to officials.

India's Kashmir opposition leaders accuse government of sabotaging campaigns

May 10, 2024

India's Kashmir opposition leaders accuse government of sabotaging campaigns

Opposition leaders in India's Kashmir valley are accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government of obstructing their campaign events, officials say.

India's top court grants opposition leader bail, enabling him to campaign in elections

May 10, 2024

India's top court grants opposition leader bail, enabling him to campaign in elections

A top Indian opposition leader has been granted interim bail by the Supreme Court nearly seven weeks after his arrest in a bribery case, according to officials.

India says Canada has shown no evidence of its alleged involvement in murder of Sikh separatist leader

May 9, 2024

India says Canada has shown no evidence of its alleged involvement in murder of Sikh separatist leader

Three men were arrested for the killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, but India says Canada has not shown evidence of its involvement in the crime.

Canadian police make arrests in killing of Sikh separatist that caused diplomatic spat with India

May 3, 2024

Canadian police make arrests in killing of Sikh separatist that caused diplomatic spat with India

Canadian authorities have announced the arrest of three suspects in the murder of a Sikh separatist in Surrey which sparked a diplomatic row with India.

Mass broadband outages reported in Nepal

May 2, 2024

Mass broadband outages reported in Nepal

Broadband internet service was disrupted across much of Nepal on Thursday as Indian vendors began withdrawing service to Nepali operators over payment defaults.