New Delhi, September 30, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended strong support to U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly unveiled peace initiative for the Gaza conflict, hailing it as a “viable pathway” to sustainable peace, security, and development in West Asia. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi wrote: “We welcome President Donald Read More…
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that all imported branded and patented medicines will attract a 100% tariff from October 1 unless the manufacturer sets up a production facility in the United States. Making the declaration on Truth Social, Trump said, “From October 1, if a pharmaceutical company does not establish its manufacturing plant in Read More…
U.S. President Donald Trump has hiked the H-1B visa sponsorship fee to a staggering $100,000 (₹90 lakh), marking an unprecedented hundredfold increase. The decision, aimed at protecting American jobs, is expected to hit Indian IT professionals the hardest — as India accounts for 71% of all H-1B beneficiaries. China follows with 11%. Trump defended the Read More…
Despite calling himself “very close” to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, U.S. President Donald Trump has slapped India with steep 50% tariffs—a mix of a 25% reciprocal duty and an additional 25% penalty for continuing to purchase Russian oil. Trump, while noting his personal rapport with Modi, defended the move, saying that countries buying Russian crude Read More…
In a move that has sparked fresh diplomatic buzz, U.S. President Donald Trump placed a midnight birthday call to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing him warmly as “My friend Narendra.” The greeting, delivered on Modi’s 75th birthday, is being widely viewed as more than a courtesy — analysts suggest it could be Trump’s attempt to Read More…
President Donald Trump’s senior trade adviser Peter Navarro said that “India is coming to the table” as both nations push to resolve long-standing trade disputes. Trump comments came on Monday as the US chief negotiator landed in Delhi for a day-long round of high-level talks, aimed at bridging gaps on tariffs, market access, and other Read More…
Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump has declared his readiness to engage in fresh talks with India, aiming to resolve trade disputes that have strained ties between the two nations. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he looks forward to speaking with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the coming weeks, calling him a “very Read More…
Sweeping U.S. tariff hikes may have unsettled trade flows, but the India–U.S. partnership remains steady, anchored not in economics alone but in trust, resilience, and strategic alignment. Analysts stress that while tariffs sting, they cannot shake the deeper foundations of this relationship. Washington’s decision to impose tariffs of up to 50% on Indian goods has Read More…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited tensions over U.S.–India trade ties, claiming on Truth Social that India has now offered to slash tariffs on American goods to zero. While calling the move “positive,” Trump slammed the decades-long trade relationship as a “totally one-sided disaster,” saying the offer comes far too late. His comments follow Read More…
The United States is set to restrict the stay of foreign students, exchange visitors, and international journalists under new visa regulations proposed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As per the draft rule, foreign students can remain in the US only for the duration of their academic program, capped at a maximum of four Read More…