United states-of-america

75 million Americans set to face an uphill battle while claiming benefits

In an operating plan shared with media houses by the SSA, it outlines a proposed target of 50 per cent fewer field office visitors in fiscal year 2026 compared to fiscal year 2025, or no more than 15 million field office visits by members of the public

07 December, 2025 08:11 AM IST | Agencies

Protesters outside Capitol Hill when the layoffs were announced early in the year. FILE PIC/GETTY IMAGES

Ex-Pentagon official: Putin’s India visit a result of Trump’s incompetence

Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin said most Americans view Vladimir Putin’s India visit as a consequence of Donald Trump’s “gross incompetence.” He criticised the US for “hypocrisy” over India’s purchase of Russian oil and backed New Delhi’s need to prioritise its energy and economic interests as it rises globally

06 December, 2025 06:11 PM IST | ANI