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]]>“Through these efforts, more than 55,000 students and exchange visitors are boarding planes to study in the United States, and more students are being approved every day. The U.S. Mission looks forward to another great student season as it facilitates study for spring semester students over the coming few months,” the US Mission said in a statement.
Ambassador Atul Keshap, Chargé d’Affaires at the US Embassy in New Delhi stated: “Studying in the United States is a unique and often life-changing experience for Indian students, granting fresh, global perspectives and frequently leading to invaluable career opportunities. Indian students also enrich US society, achieve high levels of academic success, and deepen the bonds of friendship between our countries. The many hard-working women and men of the US Mission to India are proud to facilitate their travel and study.
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]]>The two leaders “discussed the need for continued close oordination among allies and democratic partners on Afghanistan policy going forward, including ways the global community can provide further humanitarian assistance and support for refugees and other vulnerable Afghans,” the White House said in a statement.
The decision by U.S. President Joe Biden, a Democrat, to stick to the troop withdrawal deal struck by his Republican predecessor Donald Trump has stirred widespread criticism at home and among U.S. allies.
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]]>The post Only 6 ICU beds available in a US city of 2.4 million as Delta cases rise. appeared first on The Edge Media.
]]>The Austin area– with a population of almost 2.4 million people–has just six intensive -care unit beds left, state health data show,
A total of 313 ventilators are available.
The situation is critical,” Public Health Medical Director Desmar Walkes said in a statement Saturday, warning of a “catastrophe” as it sent the notification to residents at noon through text messages, emails and phone calls. “Our hospitals are severely stressed and there is little we can do to alleviate their burden with the surging cases.”Cases are rising even as the U.S. pace of vaccination started to tick up after months of decline. Daily average deaths more than doubled in the past month, even while remaining far below the levels of last winter, with health-care experts warning that the pace of new infections could trigger deadlier mutations.
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]]>According to a copy of the bill seen by Reuters, it would require development of cybersecurity standards for critical infrastructure , tighten regulation of cryptocurrency- which is often demanded as ransom- and direct the state designate as a “state sponsor of ransomware” any country deemed to provide support for ransomware demand schemes.
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]]>The post U.S. ships over 110 million COVID-19 vaccine doses abroad; India does not take any due to liability issues appeared first on The Edge Media.
]]>An Indian official involved in the vaccine negotiations told The Hindu that while U.S. donated vaccines could be accepted with an implicit indemnity cover from the government, several “challenges remain” in terms of resolving the larger issue of commercial orders for the three U.S. vaccine manufacturers (Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson), and those are now holding up all COVID-19 vaccine imports from the U.S.
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]]>The post Child with Rare Genetic Disorder gets Rs. 16-Crore injection free from the US. appeared first on The Edge Media.
]]>Shivaraj Daware is suffering from Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) , a rare genetic disorder.
The injection (Zolgensma – gene replacement therapy) manufactured by a US-based firm is the most effective drug for such patients, according to doctors.
After the initial diagnosis, Shivraj was referred for treatment to Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai where neurologist Dr Brajesh Udani suggested that Zolgensma injection was the drug of choice to save Shivraj’s life , Vishal Daware recalled while speaking to PTI.
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]]>Metropolitan police officer Gunther Hashida was found dead in his home Thursday, department spokesman Hugh Carew said in a statement.
Hashida joined the District of Columbia’s Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) in may 2003.
Another MPD officer who responded to the capitol on jan 6 , kyle freytag , was found dead on July 10, Carew said.
DeFrayTag’s cause of death was also suicide, carew said.
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]]>The post US Gymnast Simone Biles withdrew from the Olympics to Focus on Mental Health. appeared first on The Edge Media.
]]>“Simone will continue to be evaluated daily to determine whether or not to participate in next weeks ‘ individual event finals.
On Wednesday , Simone Biles abandoned the defence of her individual all-around Olympic crown , a day after her withdrawal from the women’s team final over mental health concerns.
“We wholeheartedly support Simone’s decision and applaud her bravery in prioritising her well-being. Her courage shows, yet again , why she is a role model for so much money.”
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]]>The post Vaidehi Dongre is crowned as Miss India USA 2021, Lanali from Georgia becomes the first runner up. appeared first on The Edge Media.
]]>Dongre graduated from the University of Michigan majoring in international studies. She works as a business development manager with a major corporation.
She also won the ‘Miss Talented’ award for her performance of Kathak.
“I want to leave a positive lasting impact on my community and focus on women’s Financial independence and literacy,” Vaidehi said.
20-year-old Lanali dazzled everyone with her performance and confidence and was declared the first runner up. She suffers from a brain tumour.
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]]>The post Sanjal Gavande, the 30-year-old Maharashtra-born woman is part of Jeff bezos’ blue origin team. appeared first on The Edge Media.
]]>After completing her bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Mumbai, Sanjal Gavande left for the US to pursue a master’s in mechanical engineering at Michigan Technological University.
“I am really happy that my childhood dream is about to come true. I am proud to be a part of Team Blue Origin, Ms Gavande told Times of India over a phone call from the US.
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