Jaishankar, Rubio to meet in New York as H-1B visa fee hike stirs concerns
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York on Monday on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), with discussions expected to focus on bilateral ties, trade friction, and the controversial H-1B
Jaishankar meets Philippines FM in New York, reviews UN and Indo-Pacific cooperation
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met Philippines Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro in New York on Monday (Indian time) ahead of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), with discussions focused on strengthening bilateral ties and regional cooperation. “Pleased to
India, US strengthen defense medical and strategic cooperation in Hawaii visit
India and the United States are deepening their defense partnership beyond joint military drills, with a focus on medical collaboration and strategic cooperation. A senior delegation from India’s Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS), led by Director General Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, visited
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee: Policy shift or bargaining chip with India?
By: Dr Avi Verma In a sweeping executive action signed Friday, President Donald Trump announced a new $100,000 annual application fee for H-1B visas, a dramatic escalation in his administration’s long-running effort to reshape U.S. immigration and labor policies. The order, coupled with
Nasscom warns H-1B visa fee hike could disrupt US innovation and job market
The U.S. administration’s decision to impose a steep $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa applications with just a one-day implementation deadline has raised concerns across the global technology sector. India’s IT industry body Nasscom warned on Saturday that the move could create ripple
China Committee Chairman meets Indian Envoy, calls India ‘essential partner’ in global security
Indian Ambassador to the United States Vinay Kwatra met with House Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI), where both leaders emphasized the growing significance of the India-US strategic partnership. According to a statement from the Select Committee, Thursday’s discussions focused on
Trump says US seeks to retake Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, cites proximity to China’s nukes
US President Donald Trump has said his administration is attempting to regain control of Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, citing its strategic location near China’s nuclear facilities. “We’re trying to get it back… because they need things from us. We want that base
US Justice Department asks Supreme Court to uphold Trump’s firing of Fed Governor Lisa Cook
The US Justice Department has asked the Supreme Court to enforce President Donald Trump’s removal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, escalating a legal battle that could test the independence of the central bank. In a filing Thursday, Solicitor General D. John Sauer
PM Modi thanks leaders of Guyana, New Zealand, Bhutan and Dominica for warm birthday wishes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed gratitude to global leaders from Guyana, New Zealand, Bhutan, and Dominica for extending warm greetings on his 75th birthday. Thanking Guyana President Irfaan Ali, Modi said he was touched by sentiments that highlighted the deep bonds
PM Modi’s push for UNSC reform gains momentum at UNGA
Calls for United Nations Security Council (UNSC) reform are resonating strongly at this year’s UN General Assembly (UNGA), with Prime Minister Narendra Modi playing a central role in shaping the debate. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized the urgent need for change, stating that
PM Modi thanks Putin for birthday wishes, reaffirms India-Russia strategic partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for his warm birthday wishes during a phone call, reiterating India’s commitment to strengthening the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership with Russia. “Thank you, my friend, President Putin, for your phone call
PM Modi, Ursula von der Leyen vow to elevate India-EU ties with new strategic agenda
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reaffirmed their commitment to deepening India-EU relations, as the European Union unveiled a New Strategic EU-India Agenda on Wednesday. The announcement coincided with PM Modi’s 75th birthday, for which von der
PM Modi-Trump birthday call reflects ‘moment of bonhomie’, says former Indian official
A day after US President Donald Trump called Prime Minister Narendra Modi to wish him on his 75th birthday, a former senior Indian government official described the phone exchange as another “moment of bonhomie” between the two leaders and a positive signal for
India-US defence cooperation remains strong despite trade tensions: Former US official
Even as India and the United States navigate trade frictions, defence cooperation continues to be a cornerstone of bilateral ties, a former senior US official has said. Speaking at the Hudson Institute in Washington, Vikram Singh, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence for
US Federal Reserve cuts interest rate by 0.25%, aims to balance inflation and growth
The US Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points, bringing it to the 4.0%–4.25% range, in an effort to manage slowing job growth while keeping inflation in check. The move came after weeks of political tension between Fed Chair
Trump designates Antifa a ‘major terrorist organisation’ after Charlie Kirk assassination
US President Donald Trump has formally designated Antifa as a “major terrorist organisation,” days after the assassination of conservative activist and his close aide, Charlie Kirk. In a post on Truth Social, Trump described Antifa as a “sick, dangerous, radical left disaster” and
India urges global action to block terror use of Afghan soil
India has urged the international community to ensure that terrorist organisations such as Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Al-Qaeda, and ISIL affiliates are prevented from using Afghanistan’s territory for cross-border terrorism. India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, P. Harish, made the appeal during a
India says it will study implications of Saudi-Pakistan defence pact for national security
India on Thursday said it is closely examining the implications of the newly signed strategic mutual defence pact between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, while reiterating its commitment to safeguarding its national security and regional stability. The agreement was signed in Riyadh on Wednesday
Trump threatens to federalize Washington, DC, over immigration enforcement dispute with mayor
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to federalize Washington, DC’s police force and declare a national emergency after Democratic Mayor Muriel Bowser said the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) will not participate in immigration enforcement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Trump’s warning
Kash Patel faces bipartisan criticism over FBI handling of Charlie Kirk assassination case
FBI Director Kash Patel is under fire from both political allies and critics for his handling of the investigation into the Sept. 10 assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah. The controversy comes as Patel prepares to testify before Senate and House