Indian-American Kush Desai named White House deputy press secretary by Donald Trump – The Times of India

Kush Desai (Source @K_SDesai) US President Donald Trump appointed Indian-American former journalist Kush Desai as deputy press secretary, the White House announced on Friday.Earlier, Desai served as deputy communications director for the 2024 Republican national convention and communications director for the Republican Party of Iowa. He also held the role of Deputy Battleground States and…

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‘He has 55-56 average …’: Harbhajan Singh questions Sanju Samson’s exclusion from India squad for Champions Trophy | Cricket News – The Times of India

Harbhajan Singh and Sanju Samson NEW DELHI: The omission of wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson from India’s ICC Champions Trophy squad has raised eyebrows, with former cricketer Harbhajan Singh expressing his surprise over the decision. Samson, who averages over 56 in ODIs, last played the format in December 2023 but has since been overlooked despite consistent performances….

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Expelled by Trump’s new immigration policy, hundreds of Guatemalan nationals reach homeland – The Times of India

Representational AI image 265 Guatemalan nationals arrived in Guatemala on Friday aboard US military aircraft as part of deportation efforts by the US government following changes to immigration policy under the new Donald Trump administration, the Central American country’s migration institute said.According to the AFP report, these individuals were sent back to their home country…

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BSP leader Harbilas Singh Rajjumajra dies after being shot at in Haryana | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Bahujan Samaj Party leader Harbilas Singh Rajjumajra succumbed to his injuries after he was shot at on Friday, police informed. The attacker has not been identified yet.The leader was traveling in his car with two companions, Puneet and Gugal, when they came under attack. Puneet also suffered gunshot wounds during the incident.“BSP Haryana…

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National Voter’s Day: PM Modi extends greetings, Congress says, ‘PM-HM duo compromised EC’s independence’ | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: After Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings on National Voter’s Day, Congress took the opportunity to criticise the “PM-HM duo” for compromising with “the professionalism and independence of the Election Commission”.“Sadly, over the past decade, the professionalism and independence of the Election Commission has been severely compromised by the PM-HM duo. Some…

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‘If they can play leagues, they also need to play four-day cricket’: Pakistan coach Aaqib Javed explains Shaheen Afridi’s omission | Cricket News – The Times of India

Shaheen Afridi (Getty Images) Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed addressed the absence of pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi from the Test lineup, citing a lack of domestic four-day cricket as the reason behind the decision. Afridi, a key figure in Pakistan’s all-format setup, last played a Test during the heavy defeat to England in Multan,…

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False claims made by Donald Trump in his first week back as US President: Fact check – The Times of India

US President Donald Trump returned to the spotlight this week, quickly setting a new agenda as he travelled to disaster zones in California and North Carolina. However, throughout his appearances, a series of misleading statements and inaccuracies raised questions about the veracity of his remarks.Trump misrepresents election resultsAt the World Economic Forum in Davos on…

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‘Chill yar RCB fans’: Kuldeep Yadav after facing backlash over ‘you need trophy’ roast | Cricket News – The Times of India

Kuldeep Yadav (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav found himself at the centre of a social media storm after a cheeky comment about the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) set tongues wagging. Kuldeep’s remark, aimed at RCB’s elusive quest for their maiden IPL trophy, sent fans into a frenzy and showcased the cricketer’s sense…

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US Freezes Foreign Aid: Israel and Turkey Remain Exceptions | World News – The Times of India

The United States has frozen all the foreign aids for several countries, including Ukraine on Friday but Israel and Turkey are exempted. An internal directive from secretary of state Marco Rubio, issued shortly after President Donald Trump‘s inauguration, emphasised an “America First” approach to overseas assistance, AFP reported. Poll Do You Support the U.S. Freezing…

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Portuguese MP caught stealing luggage from multiple airports, causes political storm – The Times of India

Miguel Arruda, a 40-year-old Portuguese lawmaker, has been accused of stealing suitcases from multiple airports. According to an AFP report, police questioned him on Tuesday at Lisbon airport and reportedly discovered some missing luggage at his residence. The allegations have caused a political uproar, leading to his expulsion from Chega party. “I am being crucified…

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