Trump extends federal hiring freeze through July: White House
US President Donald Trump has signed a memorandum extending the federal hiring freeze through July 15, according to White House principal deputy press secretary Harrison Fields, who posted the update on social media platform X. The decision is part of Trump’s broader initiative,
Trump expects Russia’s response on Ukraine ceasefire this week
U.S. President Donald Trump said he expects a response from Russia on a potential Ukraine ceasefire over the weekend, following a call between Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. “We’re going to be hearing from them this
Congressman Krishnamoorthi condemns antisemitic graffiti at Northwestern, stands firm on Medicaid, youth vaping, and protecting seniors from scams
By: IndoUS Tribune Staff Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi strongly condemned the recent antisemitic graffiti found at Northwestern University during Passover, calling it “vile” and “especially hateful” in a statement issued to IndoUS Tribune earlier this week. “Targeting Jewish students and the community during a sacred time
US vice president Vance to visit Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra
US Vice President J.D. Vance and his Indian-descent wife Usha Vance are scheduled to visit Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra during their upcoming trip to India, the White House announced on Wednesday. Vance is set to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi when in
California sues Trump administration over ‘unlawful tariffs’
California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that the state is suing the Trump administration over what he called “unlawful tariffs” that threaten California’s economy, jobs, and families. In a statement released on Wednesday, Newsom said the sweeping tariffs imposed by former President Donald
Vance’s India visit to review ties and boost cooperation
US Vice President J.D. Vance will undertake his first official visit to India from April 21 to 24, an opportunity to review progress in bilateral ties and implement outcomes from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s February visit to Washington, India’s Ministry of External Affairs
Zelensky says Ukraine-US rare earth minerals deal making ‘good progress’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed that negotiations with the United States on a rare earth minerals agreement are advancing well, describing the progress as “good” in his daily address on Wednesday. “The basic legal stuff is almost finalised, and then, if everything
Indian-origin doctor convicted in $2.3M drug fraud case
A US federal court has convicted Indian-origin doctor Neil Anand, 48, for his involvement in a $2.3 million conspiracy to illegally distribute controlled substances and commit healthcare fraud, according to the US Justice Department. Anand was also found guilty of money laundering on
Mexico sends diplomatic note to US over possible border military base
Mexico has officially raised concerns with the United States over reports of a proposed military base near the shared border, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed on Wednesday. Addressing reporters during her daily press briefing, President Sheinbaum said a diplomatic note had been delivered
Justice Arun Palli takes oath as J&K Chief Justice
Justice Arun Palli was sworn in on Wednesday as the new Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court. The oath-taking ceremony took place at the Convention Centre in Jammu, where Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha administered the oath in the
Modi-Trump ties will benefit India: Mark Mobius
As discussions about the global trade order intensify, prominent global investor Mark Mobius has highlighted that a free bilateral trade agreement (BTA) with the United States would greatly benefit India. Mobius emphasized that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump share
India rebukes Pakistan over Waqf Bill remarks, cites poor minority rights record
India on Tuesday sharply rejected Pakistan’s criticism of the Waqf Amendment Act 2025, calling the comments “motivated and baseless” and pointing to Pakistan’s own dismal record in protecting minority rights. “We strongly reject the motivated and baseless comments made by Pakistan on the
Biden slams Trump for cuts to retiree benefits agency
Former US President Joe Biden made his first public remarks since leaving the White House, strongly criticizing the Donald Trump administration for what he described as “deliberate cruelty” in shrinking the Social Security Administration, the federal body that manages retiree benefits. Speaking clearly
Iran confirms Muscat as venue for second round of nuclear talks with US
Iran has confirmed that Muscat, the capital of Oman, will continue to host the second round of indirect nuclear negotiations with the United States, scheduled for Saturday. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated on Tuesday that, after consultations, it was agreed that
US plans tariff hike on pharma imports, targets China first
The United States is planning to impose higher tariffs on pharmaceutical imports, with China likely to be the first country affected, according to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. In an interview on Sunday, Lutnick emphasized the strategic need for domestic production of essential goods.
President Murmu lauds India-Slovakia relations in Bratislava
President Droupadi Murmu praised the Indian community in Slovakia for their contributions to the country’s development and the strengthening of India-Slovakia relations, during her address to the Indian diaspora in Bratislava. “In all my interactions with Slovak leaders, I was pleased to hear
India-Italy partnership continues to grow across sectors: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held productive talks on Friday with visiting Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and Minister of University and Research Anna Maria Bernini in New Delhi. The leaders jointly reviewed the growing India-Italy bilateral cooperation in
Russia and US make progress in embassy talks
The Russian consulate in Istanbul announced that progress has been made in securing banking and financial services for Russian and US diplomatic missions during the second round of bilateral talks held in the city. According to a press release, the delegations exchanged diplomatic
Trump sets July 9 tariff deadline
US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that countries failing to reach a trade agreement with the United States by July 9 will face the original tariff rates previously outlined, ending the current 90-day pause. For India, this means tariffs will revert to
Modi praises Dubai’s role in India-UAE partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, in New Delhi and praised Dubai’s pivotal role in deepening the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The