New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described the India–United States interim trade agreement as “good news for India and America,” calling it a major milestone in bilateral relations. Thanking US President Donald Trump for his personal interest in strengthening ties with India, Modi said the deal reflects growing trust and a deep strategic partnership Read More…
Washington: US President Donald Trump has rejected a call from Russian President Vladimir Putin to extend the cap on nuclear weapons deployments, stating that he prefers to negotiate a new agreement to replace the strategic nuclear deployment treaty that recently expired. Trump said the previous treaty no longer reflects present-day security realities and needs a Read More…
Washington: In a major escalation of its immigration crackdown, the United States has imposed visa restrictions on citizens from 75 countries, citing widespread abuse of its immigration system. The decision, announced by the US State Department on Wednesday, directs American embassies worldwide to stop processing and reject visa applications from nationals of the listed countries. Read More…
New Delhi: The US Embassy in India has issued a strong warning to holders of B1 (business) and B2 (tourist) visas, stating that any form of visa misuse or overstaying beyond the permitted period could result in a permanent travel ban to the United States. In a video shared on X (formerly Twitter), the embassy Read More…
Indian oil companies have signed their first-ever structured contract to import Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) from the United States. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced the breakthrough, calling it a significant step in India’s push to diversify its fuel sources. According to Mr. Puri, this agreement is the “first structured contract of U.S. LPG for Read More…
After a record 43-day government shutdown, U.S. President Donald Trump has signed the long-awaited federal funding bill, officially reopening the government and restoring operations to normal. The bill, which was passed by both the Senate and the House of Representatives, reached Trump for final approval, and he signed it late Wednesday night, ensuring federal funding Read More…
Washington: The United States has introduced new visa guidelines restricting entry for individuals with certain health conditions, including diabetes, obesity, and heart diseases, under fresh instructions issued by the State Department. According to the new policy, U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide have been directed to scrutinize visa applicants for lifestyle-related and chronic health conditions. The Read More…
Washington: The United States has plunged deeper into crisis as the government shutdown stretches into its 36th day, officially becoming the longest in American history. What began as a political standoff has now spiraled into a national emergency — crippling vital services, grounding flights, and leaving millions of citizens struggling. The deadlock has surpassed the 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…
India is making a strong pitch for greater access for its skilled professionals in ongoing trade negotiations with the United States, after facing setbacks due to tighter H-1B visa restrictions. Worker mobility has now emerged as a top priority in the bilateral dialogue, alongside trade in goods and services. The H-1B program, crucial for India’s Read More…