A dramatic diplomatic moment is unfolding as Donald Trump reaches out directly to Vladimir Putin amid the rapidly escalating Iran war and rising tensions across West Asia. According to the Kremlin, the call was initiated by Trump and focused on multiple global flashpoints, from the Iran crisis to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. During the discussion, Putin reportedly briefed Trump about his recent diplomatic contacts, including conversations with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian and several Gulf leaders as regional tensions spiral. Moscow has also signalled clear support for Iran’s leadership, with Putin extending greetings to the country’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. WATCH
11 March,2026 06:21 PM ISTIs the H-1B visa program coming to a sudden end? From a $100,000 surcharge to the "EXILE Act" aimed at terminating the program, the future of global talent in the US is under fire. A bipartisan coalition of 100 US lawmakers has sent an urgent letter to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, warning that a massive new fee for H-1B visas will trigger a healthcare apocalypse. With 87 million Americans living in medical shortage areas, the stakes have never been higher. Here is a quick roundup on Representative Greg Steube’s "EXILE Act" and what it means for Indian professionals and US hospitals.
13 February,2026 01:34 AM ISTU.S. President Donald Trump addressed House Republicans during a closed-door retreat at the Kennedy Center, delivering remarks that quickly became a focal point online after short clips surfaced across social media. During the speech, Trump veered off script, acting out exaggerated weightlifting motions and joking about being criticized at home for behavior he said was “unpresidential.” Trump also used the appearance to ridicule foreign leaders and global negotiations, including comments about international drug pricing and remarks aimed at France’s leadership.
07 January,2026 05:01 PM ISTWith the ever-increasing popularity of Yoga, there has been an exponential surge in yoga institutes across the world. But the legendary place from where the Yoga training started institutionally is nestled in the quiet by-lanes of Mumbai’s Santacruz and still continues to serve the purpose of teaching the ‘Real Yog’. In this episode of ‘Inside Access’ with Katyayani Kapoor, enter the World’s Oldest Yoga Institute In Mumbai - The Yoga Institute. With the vision of making Yoga accessible to the common man, it was founded in 1918 by Shri Yogendra, and continues to spread the light of knowledge through its extensive ecosystem. What is it like to be inside the world’s oldest yoga institute? Take this video tour.
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