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More than 227K Indians waiting for family-sponsored Green Card

1:48 pm November 28, 2019

Washington: More than 2,27,000 Indians are waiting in line for family-sponsored Green Card or legal permanent residency, according to a latest recent official data. Currently, there are about four million people waiting in line for family-sponsored Green Cards against a Congressional cap of 226,000 per annum. The largest number of 1.5 million wait list is […]

CMS holds Global Interfaith Convention to promote communal harmony

Hong Kong leader vows to ‘listen’ as voters send sharp rebuke

7:24 pm November 25, 2019

Hong Kong: Hong Kong’s deeply unpopular leader vowed Monday to “listen humbly” to voters after the pro-democracy camp scored a crushing victory in community-level elections that revealed broad public support for a protest movement that has stirred months of violence. In a rout that stunned the semi-autonomous territory, candidates seeking to loosen control by China […]

US Congressional Caucus to convene hearing on Kashmir

3:23 pm November 12, 2019

WASHINGTON: A US Congressional Caucus on human rights will hold a hearing this week on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir following India’s decision to revoke its special status, but some observers have raised suspicion over its intentions saying witnesses on the panel are well known India bashers. India on August 5 decided to withdraw […]

Italy's Conte doubles down on demand for coronabonds

Second day of Italy crisis talks after PM resigns

2:48 pm August 22, 2019

Rome: Italy’s president will hold a second day of talks aimed at solving the political crisis shaking the country on Thursday after the disintegration of the populist government. President Sergio Mattarella will meet the main parties, including the anti-establishment Five Star Movement (M5S) and far-right League, after the breakdown of their dysfunctional coalition. Prime Minister […]

Italy recalls Senate as no-confidence vote looms

2:38 am August 13, 2019

Political crisis in Italy edged forward on Monday after party leaders decided to recall the Senate to vote on a timetable that could include a no-confidence vote and spell the end of the populist coalition. Far-right Interior Minister Matteo Salvini called last week for swift elections after withdrawing the support of his anti-immigration League party […]