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Tuesday, September 30, 2025
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Topic: US Congress

Twitter CEO, top officials decline to appear before parliamentary panel: Sources

Twitter cited "short notice of the hearing" as the reason, despite being given 10 days to travel, the sources said.

I want immigrants to come to US, but legally, says president Trump

In his State of the Union address, Donald Trump said it is time for Congress to show the world that the US is committed to ending illegal immigration.

US making progress in negotiating peace with Taliban: Trump during State of Union address

Justifying US pullout from the Iran nuclear deal, Trump says it’s a radical regime that is the world’s leading state sponsor of terror.

US presidential hopeful Tulsi Gabbard boasts of positive relationship with Modi & India

In an article, Democratic Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard addresses being labelled a ‘Hindu nationalist’ and takes on Republicans on the issue of religion.

Two Indian Americans get key positions in US Congressional panels

Raja Krishnamoorthi will head a panel on economic and consumer policy and Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna has been appointed to several key Congressional committees.

Tulsi Gabbard, first Hindu member of US Congress, to run for president in 2020

Tulsi Gabbard is the second woman after Senator Elizabeth Warren to enter the 2020 US presidential race from the Democratic party.

11 accused put to trial in Saudi Arabia in Jamal Khashoggi murder case

Robots haven’t yet taken all our jobs, says new World Bank report, and Brazil President Bolsonaro moves to keep his poll promises.

Revoking visas of H-1B holders’ spouses will split families: US lawmakers

A legislation preventing the work authorisation of spouses of H1-B visa holders, including Indians, from getting revoked has been introduced.

Google could be in trouble as US Congress rejects low-level testimonials on election meddling

US Congress wants Larry Page, CEO of Alphabet Inc. to testify in front of the intelligence committee which will include the chiefs of Twitter and Facebook as well.

Temporary suspension of premium processing of H1-B visas extended by the United States

The suspension by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is expected to last until 19 February next year.

On Camera

Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.