Lalit Jha

Washington, D.C., United States

Journalist. Founder https://t.co/B6AwpIUfx5 and https://t.co/fVDDjlxyz2.

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Articles

Donald Trump claims Iran and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire

4 days ago | nationalheraldindia.com | Lalit Jha

Israel did not immediately acknowledge any ceasefire and heavy Israeli strikes continued in Tehran and other cities early on TuesdayHours after Iran carried out retaliatory attacks on American bases in Qatar, US President Donald Trump announced on 23 June that Iran and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire, which he said would bring an end to the 12-day war between the two countries in the Middle East.
Iran, Israel agree to ceasefire after 12-day conflict: Trump

5 days ago | newindiaabroad.com | Lalit Jha

Trump also thanked Qatar for playing a role in bringing peace in the region. A 3D printed miniature model of U.S. President Donald Trump, Israel and Iran flags are seen in this illustration taken June 18, 2025. / Reuters/Dado RuvicHours after Iran carried out retaliatory attacks on American bases in Qatar, US President Donald Trump on June 23 announced that Iran and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire, which he said would bring an end to the 12-day war between the two countries in the Middle East.
Trump: U.S. bombed Iran's key nuclear sites in major military operation

6 days ago | newindiaabroad.com | Lalit Jha

After the attack, Trump asserted that Iran must agree to end the war now. U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit bomber, assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing out of Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, performs a fly-over during the Speed of Sound Airshow / U.S. Air National GuardThe United States has successfully attacked three nuclear sites in Iran, President Donald Trump announced on June 21, adding to the new dimension of the ongoing Israel-Iranian war in the Middle East.
Public social media now a must for US student visas

1 week ago | nationalheraldindia.com | Lalit Jha

Consular officers will conduct a comprehensive review of the online presence, including social mediaIn a significant move aimed at tightening visa vetting procedures, the United States on Wednesday, 18 June, announced that all applicants for student and exchange visitor visas will now be required to make their social media accounts public.
Trump to host Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir for lunch at White House

1 week ago | nationalheraldindia.com | Lalit Jha

The luncheon in the historic Cabinet Room of the White House, has a significant impact on the geo-politics of South Asia and the Middle EastUS President Donald Trump will host the visiting Pak Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir for a luncheon at the White House on Wednesday, 18 June, according to a presidential schedule released in Washington.
Trump Hosts Pakistan Army Chief at White House, Says They Agree on Iran

1 week ago | newindiaabroad.com | Lalit Jha

Trump Hosts Pakistan Army Chief at White House, Says They Agree on IranTrump said he was thankful to both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and General Munir for their commitment to peace. In a rare diplomatic gesture, US President Donald Trump hosted Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, for a luncheon at the White House on June 18, stating afterwards that Munir agreed with him on the threat posed by Iran. “They know Iran very well, better than most.
US to require student visa applicants to make social media profiles public

1 week ago | newindiaabroad.com | Lalit Jha

US to require student visa applicants to make social media profiles publicThe State Department said all its overseas posts will resume scheduling F, M, and J nonimmigrant visa applications soon. Under the new process, consular officers are expected to perform an online presence review, including review of all social media, on all student and exchange visitor visa applicants.
Resolution in the US to designate the 90th birthday of the Dalai Lama as

1 week ago | newindiaabroad.com | Lalit Jha

Resolution in the US to designate the 90th birthday of the Dalai Lama as "A Day of Compassion"McCaul, chairman emeritus of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, introduced the resolution alongside Democratic Congressman Jim McGovern this week. A bipartisan group of lawmakers have introduced legislation in the US House of Representatives to designate July 6th, 2025, as "A Day of Compassion" in honour of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama's 90th birthday.
PM Modi likes $1 trillion disability sector vision for India: VOSAP founder Pranav Desai

2 weeks ago | newindiaabroad.com | Lalit Jha

We need a more sustainable model so that people's lives are not dependent on welfare or food stamps, but they produce and they enjoy and they live their life with dignity. Pranav Desai founder of Voice of Specially Abled People (VOSAP) with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. / Image Courtesy-VOSAPPranav Desai is an innovator and influencer, advocate and entrepreneur for millions of specially disabled people worldwide.
No foreign military leader invited to the June 14 parade: White House

2 weeks ago | thehindu.com | Lalit Jha

The White House has categorically denied reports that any foreign military leader, including Pakistan’s Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, has been invited to the upcoming U.S. Army parade in Washington, marking the 250th anniversary of the American armed forces. “This is false. No foreign military leaders were invited,” a White House official said, refuting multiple media reports from South Asia.