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New WISA bill in US may ease restrictions for Indian H-1B visa holders

A new bill introduced in the US Congress aims to roll back strict rules imposed on the H-1B visa programme under the Trump administration, potentially providing relief to thousands of skilled foreign workers, including many Indian professionals.

PM Modi congratulates Balen Shah on Nepal poll win, says India-Nepal ties will reach new heights

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Nepal’s emerging leaders Balendra “Balen” Shah and Rabi Lamichhane after their party’s election victory, expressing hope that bilateral relations will deepen and cooperation between the two neighbouring countries will expand.

Mojtaba Khamenei named Iran’s new Supreme Leader after Ayatollah’s death

Iran’s powerful clerical body selected Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, as the country’s new top authority amid the ongoing regional conflict.

Balen Shah’s RSP heads for major win in Nepal polls, but PR system may reshape final seat tally

While Balendra “Balen” Shah’s Rastriya Swatantra Party has dominated directly elected seats in Nepal’s parliamentary election, the final composition of the 275-member House will also depend on proportional representation votes allocated nationwide.

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US–Israel strike Iran oil sites as war spreads across Gulf, Trump claims ‘we’re winning by a lot’

Huge blaze engulfs a Kuwait city tower as missile alerts echo across the region, civilian toll mounts and diplomacy collapses.

Massive Israeli strikes hit Tehran, huge fires erupt at fuel depots

Dramatic visuals from Iran’s capital showed towering flames and thick smoke after Israeli airstrikes targeted key fuel storage facilities and military-linked infrastructure, marking one of the most intense attacks on Tehran since the war began.

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Onslaught over Tehran airport as US–Israel strikes escalate West Asia war

Explosions rip through Mehrabad Airport in the Iranian capital while Gulf states activate air defenses amid a surge in missile and drone threats.