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Ahead of Rubio’s India trip, US lawmaker urges Secretary of State to flag concerns over proposed FCRA changes

Ahead of Rubio’s India trip, US lawmaker urges Secretary of State to flag concerns over proposed FCRA changes

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Ahead of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to India, an American lawmaker urged him to raise concerns regarding the proposed changes to India’s Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA). Rubio is set to hold extensive discussions with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Sunday. (AP) Rubio is set to hold extensive discussions with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Sunday, and will attend the Quad foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday next week. US Congressman Chris Smith said that the alterations if they go through would allegedly disproportionately affect Christian charities and churches. In an oped written for the Washington Examiner, Smith argued that the passage of new restrictive amendments “could do lasting damage to the relations between our two countries.” The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Lok Sabha in March 2026, and seeks to amend the existing 2010 law. It lays out provisions for how Indian individuals, companies and associations may receive and utilise foreign contribution. In his argument, Smith has in particular expressed concern about …

Lawmaker Reveals Secret Names Hidden in Redacted Epstein Files

Lawmaker Reveals Secret Names Hidden in Redacted Epstein Files

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4 min readFeb 11, 2026 01:45 PM IST A political dispute over the release of Jeffrey Epstein related documents intensified this week after US lawmaker Ro Khanna on Tuesday identified six men on the House Floor whose names had previously been redacted in official records. What are the six names revealed by Ro Khanna? The six men named by Khanna are Leslie Wexner, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Nicola Caputo, Salvatore Nuara, Zurab Mikeladze, and Leonic Leonov, stated a report in The Guardian. Khanna said that appearing in the files does not prove criminal wrongdoing and that none of the men have been charged in connection with Epstein based only on their presence in the documents. The publication noted that Khanna revealed the names after Justice Department officials acknowledged mistakes in earlier redactions. Also, a billionaire businessman with past financial ties to Epstein, appears to have been labeled a co-conspirator by the FBI, although he has not been charged with any crime related to the case. The Guardian report added that the identities and roles of several …

Georgia governor suspends lawmaker accused of unemployment fraud| India News

Georgia governor suspends lawmaker accused of unemployment fraud| India News

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ATLANTA — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday suspended a state House member accused of lying to collect federal unemployment benefits during the pandemic. Georgia governor suspends lawmaker accused of unemployment fraud Kemp accepted a report from a review commission finding that the charges against Democratic state Rep. Sharon Henderson of Covington hurt her ability to perform her duties. The Republican governor ordered her suspended from office until her case is resolved or her term expires in January 2027. Henderson was indicted in December on charges of theft of government funds and making false statements, accused of illegally collecting $17,811 in unemployment benefits. She has pleaded not guilty and is free on bail. Gerald Griggs, Henderson’s lawyer, has said his client will fight the charges, and had called on the Republican Kemp to refrain from suspending Henderson. “We look forward to litigating this matter in court,” Griggs wrote in a Jan. 8 text message. “In America, every individual is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.” Prosecutors say Henderson falsely claimed …

‘Leverage against India, China, Brazil’: US lawmaker says Trump greenlit Russia sanction bill

‘Leverage against India, China, Brazil’: US lawmaker says Trump greenlit Russia sanction bill

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The President Donald Trump-led US administration is reportedly planning to impose tough new sanctions on Russia amid the ongoing bid to end the war between Russia and Ukraine that started in 2022. File photo of US Senator Lindsey Graham (L) with President Donald Trump. (REUTERS) Republican Senator Lindsey Graham said Trump during a meeting with him on Wednesday, “greenlit” the Russia sanctions bill that has been in the works for months, Associated Press reported. “After a very productive meeting today with President Trump on a variety of issues, he greenlit the bipartisan Russia sanctions bill,” Graham was quoted as saying. He expressed hope for a strong ‘bipartisan vote ‘as early as next week. ‘Leverage against China, India’ Graham said the bill would allow President Trump to “punish countries” that buy cheap Russian oil, which he said is being used to fuel Putin’s war machine. He further added that the legislation would provide “tremendous leverage against countries like China, India and Brazil to incentivize them to stop buying the cheap Russian oil that provides the financing …

Lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene blames Trump for threats against her after their split | World News

Lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene blames Trump for threats against her after their split | World News

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Republican lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene accused US President Donald Trump on Saturday.(File Photo) Republican lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene accused US President Donald Trump on Saturday of putting her life in danger, saying his online criticism has triggered a wave of threats against her. Greene, once a longtime Trump loyalist who has more recently taken positions at odds with the president, said she has been contacted by private security firms warning about her safety. Story continues below this ad

Kazakh lawmaker calls for regulation to protect Caspian Sea | World News

Kazakh lawmaker calls for regulation to protect Caspian Sea | World News

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A lawmaker from Kazakhstan’s ruling party called on Wednesday for tougher regulation to protect the Caspian Sea, warning decades of pollution and shrinking water levels had decimated its plant and animal life. Kazakh lawmaker calls for regulation to protect Caspian Sea The Caspian Sea, wedged in between Europe and Asia, is the world’s largest inland body of water. It spans 371,000 square kilometres , but has shrunk in recent decades due to hotter temperatures and agricultural use. It has also suffered from pollution due to oil and gas exploitation. “If we do not take the necessary actions, the great Caspian Sea will turn into a puddle without fish, animals, plants and people,” ruling party MP Sergei Ponomarev told the lower house of parliament in a plenary session. “Companies are not only ignoring environmental regulations, but are also shifting financial responsibility to the state, contesting fines or offsetting them with other payments,” he added, accusing some of extracting oil and gas in protected areas. The number of Caspian seals has dropped from one million to one …

‘Democrats need to…’: Indian American lawmaker on why Kamala Harris lost to Donald Trump | World News

‘Democrats need to…’: Indian American lawmaker on why Kamala Harris lost to Donald Trump | World News

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Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna on Sunday pointed out a few reasons why Kamala Harris lost out on the US election 2024 against Donald Trump, saying that the Democratic Party should focus only on addressing the economic hardships of the people. Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna While speaking to CBS News in an interview, Khanna said, “We need to have a vision on building new factories, on helping raise the minimum wage, on dealing with childcare, and emphasizing that our party has a better economic story.” “We did not have a compelling enough economic vision. The Democratic Party should have one simple mission, and that is to address the economic hardships and struggles of many Americans, not just working-class Americans, a large slice of Americans who feel the American Dream has slipped away for their families and their kids,” he added. “I think that could unify our party, moderates and progressives. It transcends race and will help us with Latino voters, Black voters, white working-class voters, and we have a better vision than Donald Trump …

9 injured after supporters of NC lawmaker, BJP rival clash in Kashmir’s Gurez | Latest News India

9 injured after supporters of NC lawmaker, BJP rival clash in Kashmir’s Gurez | Latest News India

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SRINAGAR: Nine people were injured when supporters of the National Conference (NC) legislator Nazir Ahmad Khan and his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) rival Faqeer Khan clashed during the newly elected MLA’s visit to the Tulail area of Bandipora district on Tuesday evening, police said. Nazir Ahmad, who won the Gurez constituency of north Kashmir, accused BJP leader Faqeer Khan’s supporters of throwing stones (Getty Images/iStockphoto) Tulail station house officer Naseer Ahmad said a first information report has been registered after a cavalcade of the lawmaker was allegedly targeted in Tulail’s Gujran. “There were clashes between BJP and NC workers in which some nine persons were injured and some 10 vehicles were damaged including two official vehicles,” Ahmad said. Two of the injured were shifted to Srinagar. Nazir Ahmad, who won the Gurez constituency of north Kashmir, accused BJP leader Faqeer Khan’s supporters of throwing stones at his motorcade when he was returning from a rally. Nazir Ahmad Khan won the Gurez seat with 8,378 votes, 1,132 more than the runner-up Faqeer Khan’s 7,246 votes. “I …

BJP Lawmaker Sarita Bahdauriya Falls On Rail Track While Flagging Off Vande Bharat Train

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The incident occurred amidst a crowded platform as the train arrived around 6 pm Etawah (UP): BJP’s Etawah MLA Sarita Bahdauriya fell onto the railway tracks while vying to wave the green flag for the Agra-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express here on Monday. Purported videos of the incident surfaced on social media. Etawah, UP: The flag-off ceremony for the Agra-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express faced chaos due to heavy rush, and BJP’s Etawah Sadar MLA, Sarita Bhadoria, fell in front of the train pic.twitter.com/p10CfbDIF0 — IANS (@ians_india) September 16, 2024 The incident occurred amidst a crowded platform as the train arrived around 6 pm. The 61-year-old second-term BJP lawmaker was among a host of people holding the green flag as they stood at the platform, the video showed. Following the virtual inauguration of the Vande Bharat train by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the train, numbered 20175, was flagged off by the Rail Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu from Agra. When contacted by PTI, BJP’s Etawah unit treasurer Sanjeev Bhadauriya said, “The MLA was helped off the track and …

Rahul Gandhi’s meeting with anti-India US lawmaker Ilhan Omar draws BJP’s ire – India TV

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Image Source : SHEHZAD POONAWALLA (X) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s meeting with anti-India US lawmaker Ilhan Omar sparks fresh row Washington: Sparking a fresh row, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, during his three-day visit to the United States, participated in a meeting with US lawmakers at the Rayburn House Office Building here hosted by Congressman Bradley James Sherman. Several US lawmakers were present at the meeting, including Minnesota representative Ilhan Omar, who has gained notoriety for espousing anti-India sentiments. Others present at the meeting included US Congress members Jonathan Jackson, Ro Khanna, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Barbara Lee, Shri Thanedar, Jesus G. “Chuy” Garcia, Hank Johnson and Jan Schakowsky. Sources familiar with the meetings told news agency ANI that Rahul Gandhi also met US diplomat Donald Lu and lawmaker Pramila Jayapal. Ilhan Omar, the representative for Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District in the US House of Representatives, has often sparked controversy for her opinions that have been very critical of India. Recently, when a diplomatic spat broke out between India and Canada over the death of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep …