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Trump teases $5 million ‘gold card’ route to US citizenship, should Indians be worried?

The U.S. plans to introduce a $5 million "Gold Card" visa, offering fast-track residency to the ultra-wealthy. Unlike the EB-5 program, it removes job sponsorship and investment requirements. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has criticized EB-5 as fraudulent, pushing for this alternative. Indian nationals meeting the financial criteria can apply, reshaping U.S. immigration policy.

US-Ukraine minerals deal: Will Ukraine's costly trade-off pay off?

On the table, Ukraine is set to sign a deal with the United States for handing over its rare earth minerals, critical for aerospace and defense. Just a short while ago, President Zelensky rejected the offer, refusing to sell the rare minerals of his country. Now, under mounting pressure from Donald Trump, he has relented. But what does Ukraine truly gain?

Trump teases $5 million ‘gold card’ route to US citizenship, should Indian be worried?

The U.S. plans to introduce a $5 million "Gold Card" visa, offering fast-track residency to the ultra-wealthy. Unlike the EB-5 program, it removes job sponsorship and investment requirements. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has criticized EB-5 as fraudulent, pushing for this alternative. Indian nationals meeting the financial criteria can apply, reshaping U.S. immigration policy.

Russia refuses to freeze Ukraine war, rejects proposal for ceasefire along frontline

World news: Lavrov had earlier rejected the notion of deploying European peacekeepers to Ukraine, stating that Russia hasn't received any such proposal and doesn't view it as a viable option.

Champions Trophy: 'Pakistan is at the bottom,' admits coach Aaqib Javed after early exit for hosts and defending champions

Champions Trophy: The loss almost closed the door on the hosts chances of making it to the top four before Bangladesh's loss vs New Zealand slammed it shut.

ICC clears Australian spinner Matt Kuhnemann’s bowling action

Sports, Cricket: The results of the assessment revealed that his elbow extension remained within the permitted 15-degree threshold under the ICC’s illegal bowling regulations

Gold Card vs Green Card: All you need to know about Trump’s new residency permit

World | Trending | The US president announced that he would sell this new ‘Gold Card’ to rich foreign nationals, allowing them a right to live and work in the US, similar to the coveted ‘green card’.

US: Trump clears $397 Mn fund for Pak's F-16s: Report

In a notable policy shift, the Trump administration has authorized $397 million to support Pakistan's F-16 fighter jet fleet. This funding aims to ensure the aircraft are used exclusively for counterterrorism operations.

Apple to fix iPhone dictation glitch that suggested ‘Trump’ for ‘racist’

World | Trending: According to the viral clips, when users activated the dictation feature and said the word “racist,” the text initially displayed “Trump” before quickly correcting itself.

Decoded: Trump's whirlwind first month

Trump's second term has marked a notable milestone, with a 52% approval rating in his first month. This early support highlights his continued influence and political presence in the U.S. after returning to office.

Trump threatens to sue 'dishonest' authors, media outlets using 'anonymous sources'

World: US President Donald Trump said he would sue dishonest authors and media outlets to find out whether or not these "anonymous sources" even exist, adding that "largely they do not".

Deadly illness in DR Congo claims 53 lives in just five weeks

A deadly unknown illness has killed about 53 people in Northwestern DR Congo in just five weeks, with doctors warning that it is spreading quickly and has a high fatality rate. Watch this report for more details!

Hamas says will hand over bodies of four Israeli hostages 'tonight'

World: Israel said that it has reached an agreement with mediators for the return of the bodies of four Israeli hostages held in Gaza, according to the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

White House official pushes to axe Canada from five eyes intelligence group

White House official Peter Navarro has proposed expelling Canada from the Five Eyes alliance to pressure PM Justin Trudeau. The move has sparked concern among intelligence officials, as it could weaken allied security and benefit China and Russia. Experts warn the U.S. would lose valuable intelligence from Canada’s Security Intelligence Service. The Five Eyes alliance, formed during WWII, plays a crucial role in global intelligence-sharing. The proposal has raised questions about the alliance’s stability and future cooperation.

Ahead of Oscars 2025, the nominees gather for a class photo

Hollywood | Entertainment Nominees for the 97th Academy Awards gathered Tuesday night at the Academy Museum for a dinner and to keep up the annual tradition of taking a class photo with the co-nominees.

ICC Cricketer of the Year Jasprit Bumrah shares his favourite moment from 2024 and it's not his spell at Perth in BGT

ICC Cricketer of the Year Bumrah took 86 wickets across formats for India in 21 games (Tests and T20Is). Out of those 86 wickets, 71 came in Test cricket. Sports

Fire breaks out during Chhaava screening at Delhi mall

Entertainment India News: Panic gripped cinemagoers as a corner of the movie screen of PVR Cinemas at the mall caught fire during the 4:15 pm screening of the film 'Chhava', a witness told PTI.

India | Telangana tunnel collapse: 8 workers remain trapped as rescue efforts enter day 5

The rescue operation at the partially collapsed Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel in Telangana has entered its fifth day with eight workers still trapped inside. Watch this report for more details!

Watch | Chaos at MP Investors Summit amid fight for food plates; videos go viral

Trending | Footage from the venue shows a large crowd rushing to grab plates from the food pavilion meant for the general public. People can be seen pushing, shoving and snatching plates, leading to chaos.