Naya Sandesh

U.S. Army Celebrates 250 Years of Service with Historic Parade in Washington, D.C. June 14, 2025 – Washington, D.C. The United States Army marked a monumental milestone on Saturday with a spectacular parade in the heart of the nation’s capital, celebrating its 250th birthday. Thousands of spectators, veterans, dignitaries, and service members gathered along Constitution Avenue to honor two and a half centuries of Army service, sacrifice, and strength. The celebration, organized by the Department of the Army in coordination with the Department of Defense, featured over 3,000 uniformed personnel from across the Active Duty, National Guard, and Reserve components, as well as historical reenactors, military bands, and modern tactical units. The theme of this year’s celebration was “Honoring the Legacy, Shaping the Future.” A Tribute Through Time The parade showcased the Army’s evolution, beginning with Continental Army reenactors in Revolutionary War-era uniforms, marching shoulder to s...

  As of January 2025, President-elect Donald Trump has outlined a series of immi policies set to take effect upon his inauguration on January 20. These proposed measures include: 1. Mass Deportations:  Plans are underway to deport millions of undocumented immigrants, with the administration aiming to remove between 15 to 20 million individuals. This initiative may involve large-scale detention operations and the construction of expansive camps near the border to hold detainees prior to expulsion.  2. Ending Birthright Citizenship:  The administration intends to issue an executive order to end birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to undocumented immigrants or temporary visa holders. This move challenges the Fourteenth Amendment and is expected to face significant legal challenges. 3. Reinstating the “Remain in Mexico” Policy:  Plans are in place to reinstate the Migrant Protection Protocols, requiring asylum seekers to remain in Mexico whil...

  As of January 5, 2025, the Pennsylvania Turnpike has implemented significant changes to its tolling system: Open Road Tolling Implementation The Turnpike Commission has transitioned from traditional stop-and-go tolling to Open Road Tolling (ORT) in the eastern sections of the state, including areas east of Reading and the Northeast Extension. This shift aims to enhance traffic flow and reduce congestion by eliminating toll booths. Motorists will now pass through tolling gantries without stopping, with tolls automatically deducted via E-ZPass or billed through Toll By Plate. 5% Toll Increase In conjunction with the ORT implementation, the Pennsylvania Turnpike has enacted a 5% toll increase, marking the 17th consecutive year of such increases. This adjustment is intended to support infrastructure maintenance and improvements. For E-ZPass users, the new base per-mile rate is $0.07, plus a $1.09 fee per segment (the distance between interchanges). Toll By Plate users will in...