Hindu Americans condemn US comedian’s ‘anti‑Hindu’ speech in Indian attire in Texas: ‘Circus of hatred’

Indian‑American advocacy group the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) has criticised a public meeting in Texas after a US comedian mocked Hindu beliefs, saying the event was turned into a “circus of hatred” and allowed anti‑Hindu remarks without interruption.The incident happened at a Plano City Council meeting, where American YouTuber and comedian Alex Stein gave a … Read more

Watch: Rahul Gandhi snaps at reporters outside Parliament; Rijiju questions his stance | India News

Rahul Gandhi snaps at reporters outside; Rijiju questions his stance NEW DELHI: A political row erupted in Parliament on Thursday after Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi snapped at journalists over questions on a possible privilege motion against him, triggering criticism from the BJP.The confrontation comes amid heightened tensions during the ongoing Budget session, following Rahul’s … Read more

BYD overtakes Tesla to become world’s top EV seller in 2025

Tesla reported weaker-than-expected sales in the fourth quarter of 2025, losing its position as the world’s largest electric vehicle seller to China’s BYD. The US-based automaker said it delivered 418,227 vehicles in the final quarter, taking full-year sales to about 1.64 million units. A day earlier, BYD announced annual EV sales of 2.26 million units, … Read more

India to get Bangladesh-like US garment duty benefits under trade pact, says Piyush Goyal

India will receive concessional duty access for garments made using American yarn and cotton under the proposed trade agreement with the United States, similar to benefits currently available to Bangladesh, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.The US has reduced reciprocal tariffs on Bangladeshi goods to 19%, though garments attract zero duty only … Read more

What is the EXILE Act? A look at the bill that seeks to end the H-1B visa programme |

A new bill has been introduced in the US Congress that seeks to terminate the H-1B visa programme, in a move that comes amid a wider political push on immigration policy in the United States. Republican Representative Greg Steube of Florida has unveiled the Ending Exploitative Imported Labour Exemptions (EXILE) Act, which, if passed, would … Read more

T20 World Cup: Why Abhishek Sharma is not playing against Namibia | Cricket News

Abhishek Sharma (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India opted to rest flamboyant opener Abhishek Sharma for their second T20 World Cup 2026 match against Namibia at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.Abhishek was discharged after spending two days in hospital with a stomach infection, which had left him doubtful for the game. However, the uncertainty around … Read more

Cognizant, Infosys employed highest number of H-1Bs in Texas since 2020, claims report amid major crackdown

At a time when the Texas government has aggressively taken up the issue of H-1B visa holders allegedly stealing American jobs, a report by Dallas Express claimed that two Indian IT conglomerates, Cognizant and Infosys, are the top employers of H-1B visa holders in the state since 2020. The data is from January 1, 2020 … Read more