Two people in New Jersey have died from West Nile virus, state health officials said Friday, bringing the number of reported deaths in the U.S. to five this mosquito season.
Congress accused Election Commission officials of attacking their Rithala assembly candidate, Sushant Mishra, during a permitted padyatra. Mishra claims the officials did not identify themselves and tried to stop their march. The District Magistrate of North-West Delhi refuted the allegations, stating election staff conducted their duties impartially.
Congressional allies of President Donald Trump have rallied around his and Elon Musk’s efforts to roll back the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Now, they’re urging the administration to set its sights on another core agency. “I think the conversation about the Department of Education getting drastically cut is the right conversation,” Rep. Andy…
Remember the short-lived dockworkers’ strike which crippled ports on the East and Gulf Coasts in October? The strike only lasted three days, but cost the American economy billions in lost revenue. The work stoppage was temporarily resolved when the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) agreed to a 61.5% wage increase over the next six years. The…
An anti-terrorism court in Bengaluru convicted Jahidul Islam, the JMB India head, for training youths in Bengal and Assam for jehad. He was sentenced to seven years in prison and fined Rs 57,000. Jahidul, involved in blasts in Burdwan and Bodhgaya, committed dacoities to fund terrorist activities, and NIA seized explosive materials during raids.
Seth Meyers criticized Elon Musk’s influence on Donald Trump and his stance on the government shutdown, comparing it to a dystopian “Christmas Carol.” The House passed a funding bill despite opposition from Trump and Musk, with Trump’s team asserting his continued leadership within the Republican party.
Security around the Israel embassy in Delhi has been heightened following twin blasts near the Israeli embassy in Copenhagen. Patrolling and barricading efforts have increased, focusing on preventing unauthorized access. Intelligence agencies have directed extra vigilance around Jewish establishments. Previous incidents at the Delhi embassy in 2021 and 2023 have contributed to the increased caution.