The United States has granted India a six-month exemption from sanctions related to its operations at Iran’s Chabahar Port, allowing New Delhi to continue its crucial infrastructure and connectivity projects in the region. The decision marks a temporary relief after Washington last month announced plans to revoke the sanction waiver originally granted in 2018 under 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…
Washington: Imposing additional tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil will increase pressure on Moscow and push President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table, said Scott Bessent, a senior U.S. official, in an interview with NBC News. Bessent revealed that President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance held a “very productive” call with European Commission 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…
New Delhi: With mounting pressure from U.S. tariffs and European Union sanctions targeting nations trading in Russian oil, India is signaling a potential policy overhaul to safeguard its energy security and national interests. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has hinted that a strategic recalibration may be on the horizon as global geopolitical dynamics grow Read More…
Indian stock markets witnessed sharp tremors after the United States announced a sweeping 25% tariff on Indian exports, effective August 1, along with additional penalties tied to India’s oil and defense deals with Russia. The move sent shockwaves across key export-dependent sectors—textiles, pharmaceuticals, auto components, and IT services—triggering a broad sell-off on the bourses. Stocks Read More…
Iran has warned of a powerful and calculated military response following Israeli airstrikes that have left at least 950 dead and thousands injured. The Iranian military will decide the timing, scale, and method of retaliation, signaling that U.S. military bases could be in the crosshairs. The devastating toll of the Israeli strikes includes 380 civilians Read More…
In response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship starting February 20, many Indian couples in the United States are requesting preterm cesarean deliveries to ensure their children are born before the policy change. This trend has raised significant health concerns among medical professionals. Dr. S.D. Rama, a maternity specialist in Read More…