US Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor meets PM Modi, discusses trade and defense cooperation
US Ambassador-designate to India Sergio Gor on Saturday described his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “incredible,” highlighting discussions on trade, critical minerals, and defense cooperation during his six-day visit to India. “I had an incredible meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
India to highlight clean energy achievements at G20 Energy Meeting in South Africa
Union Power Minister Manohar Lal will represent India at the G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting, scheduled to be held in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, from October 7 to 10. The high-level meeting, hosted under South Africa’s G20 Presidency, will bring together energy leaders
PIL filed in Gauhati High Court demanding impartial probe into Zubeen Garg’s death
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Gauhati High Court seeking a transparent and comprehensive investigation into the mysterious death of Assam’s cultural icon Zubeen Garg. The petition, submitted by Abhijit Sharma and Palash Ranjan Baruah, alleged serious irregularities, possible
India and Qatar agree to strengthen trade and investment ties
India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a “fruitful” meeting with his Qatar counterpart Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani in Doha on Monday to deepen bilateral trade and investment relations. Goyal, who co-chaired the India-Qatar Ministerial Joint Commission on
EAM Jaishankar calls for balanced AI approach, emphasises trust and safety in innovation
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday urged a balanced and responsible approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI), highlighting the need for trust and safety to guide innovation. He spoke at the inaugural session of the Trust and Safety India Festival (TASI) 2025, a
India must be ‘go-to’ option for entire subcontinent in any crisis: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday said India must become the “go-to” option in any regional crisis, emphasizing the country’s growing role as a stabilizing power in South Asia and beyond. Speaking at the inaugural Aravalli Summit 2025 at Jawaharlal Nehru University
India, EU eye trade deal in three months amid US tariff offensive
By: Indo-US Tribune News Desk India and the European Union are working toward finalizing a comprehensive trade pact within the next three months, with negotiators expressing optimism about resolving key differences over agriculture, sustainability, and market access. The talks have gained fresh momentum
US Embassy assures passport, visa services to continue amid government shutdown
The US Embassy in India has reassured applicants that passport and visa services will continue despite the ongoing government shutdown in Washington. In a statement posted on social media platform X, the Embassy said, “At this time, scheduled passport and visa services in
Trump slams UN for “failing to deliver” as US cuts billions in funding
US President Donald Trump launched a fresh attack on the United Nations during his UN General Assembly address, accusing the global body of failing to act on wars, migration, and climate change. “In just under seven months, I’ve ended seven ‘unendable’ wars,” Trump
Jaishankar engages with global counterparts at UNGA, strengthens India’s diplomatic outreach
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar used the high-level United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session to deepen India’s diplomatic engagements, holding meetings with nearly a dozen foreign ministers and global leaders. On Tuesday, Jaishankar discussed a broad agenda, from development and bilateral cooperation to
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
Bangladesh court directs ACC to seek Interpol red notices against ex-minister Saifuzzaman Javed, wife
A Bangladesh court on Sunday ordered the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to request Interpol to issue red notices against former Land Minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury Javed and his wife Rukmila Zaman in connection with a corruption case, local media reported. Chattogram’s Senior Metropolitan Special Judge
A Special Congratulatory Message on the 75th Birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi — September 17, 2025
By: Dr. Avi Verma On behalf of IndoUS Tribune and the Indian American community, I extend my warmest greetings to Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji on his birthday. On this auspicious occasion, we wish him good health, a long life, and continued strength
Piyush Goyal begins two-day UAE visit to boost trade and investment ties
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is set to embark on a two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday, where he will co-chair the 13th India-UAE High Level Task Force on Investments with Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan,
Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu urges Centre’s support for aqua farmers hit by US tariffs
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has appealed to the Union government to provide urgent relief for the state’s aqua farmers, who are reeling under heavy losses following US-imposed tariffs on shrimp imports. In separate letters to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Commerce
India’s assistance to Kabul goes beyond earthquake relief
India’s humanitarian aid to Afghanistan after the August earthquake in the southeast is not an isolated gesture but part of a broader, ongoing engagement with the Afghan people. Though New Delhi has not officially recognized the Taliban, it continues outreach to ensure essential
GST Council slashes tax on renewable energy equipment to 5%, raises levy on coal
In a major boost to India’s clean energy sector, the GST Council on Wednesday announced a sharp cut in Goods and Services Tax (GST) on renewable energy equipment and manufacturing parts, reducing the rate from 12 per cent to 5 per cent, effective
GST reforms to benefit middle class and farmers, says FM Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said that the latest Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms are not only about rationalising rates but represent “structural” changes that will directly benefit farmers, healthcare, and the middle class. Briefing the media after the 56th GST
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann demands higher flood relief from Centre
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday called on the Centre to revise its disaster relief norms, arguing that the current compensation package for flood victims is “grossly inadequate” to match the scale of losses suffered by farmers and rural households. During a