Over 2,790 Indians deported from US in 2025 for illegal stay: MEA
More than 2,790 Indian nationals have been deported from the United States this year after being found illegally residing in the country, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Thursday. The deportations followed thorough verification of their nationality and credentials by Indian
Piyush Goyal to visit Brussels as India–EU trade talks enter crucial phase
As the India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations reach a decisive stage, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will travel to Brussels, Belgium, on October 27–28, to hold high-level discussions with Maros Sefcovic, Executive Vice-President and European Commissioner for Trade, the government announced
Stronger India-Brazil ties to give Global South a bigger voice
India and Brazil are deepening cooperation across trade, energy, and defense sectors to strengthen their partnership within the BRICS bloc and enhance the collective influence of the Global South amid rising global trade uncertainties. A joint statement issued after talks between Brazil’s Vice
All is not well at UN, decisions fail to address global priorities, says EAM Jaishankar
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday expressed concern over the functioning of the United Nations, saying “all is not well” within the institution and that its decisions often fail to reflect global priorities. He highlighted the limitations of the UN’s decision-making
Operation Sindoor gave Pakistan a heavy ‘dose’: Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that Pakistan has received a “heavy dose” under Operation Sindoor, warning that any future misadventure would meet with an even stronger response. Addressing the Army Commanders’ Conference in Jaisalmer — held near the India-Pakistan border for
India and Armenia strengthen defence ties, explore new avenues for industrial collaboration
India and Armenia have taken a significant step toward enhancing their strategic partnership by discussing new areas of collaboration in defence and security. The Joint Working Group Meeting on Defence Cooperation between the two nations, held in Hyderabad on Thursday, focused on strengthening
Deloitte raises India’s GDP growth forecast to 6.8% for FY2025-26 amid strong demand and reforms
Deloitte India on Thursday revised its GDP growth forecast for FY2025-26 upward to 6.8%, citing robust domestic demand, steady policy reforms, and accommodative monetary conditions. The upgrade of 0.3 percentage points follows India’s 7.8% GDP growth in the first quarter of the current
EAM Jaishankar to represent PM Modi at East Asia Summit in Kuala Lumpur, confirms MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday that External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will represent Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 20th East Asia Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, scheduled for October 27. While Jaishankar leads the delegation in person, Prime
US clarifies $100,000 H-1B visa fee, exempts current holders
In a significant clarification, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that the newly imposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee will not apply to existing visa holders, renewals, or status changes within the country. The decision comes as a major relief for
Indian Air Force, UK Royal Navy strengthen defence ties with joint exercise over Indian Ocean
The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the United Kingdom Royal Navy carried out a high-intensity joint exercise over the Indian Ocean Region on October 14, showcasing deepening defence cooperation and interoperability between the two nations. The exercise featured IAF’s Sukhoi-30 MKIs, Jaguars, AWACS,
Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya to visit India from October 16; focus on education, trade, and regional cooperation
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya will embark on her first official visit to India from October 16 to 18, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Wednesday. The visit marks a significant step in strengthening India–Sri Lanka bilateral relations under New
UK Carrier Strike Group departs India after ‘highly successful’ Exercise Konkan 2025
The United Kingdom’s Carrier Strike Group (CSG), led by aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, departed India on Tuesday after completing a “highly successful” bilateral maritime exercise Konkan 2025 with the Indian Navy, followed by port visits to Mumbai and Goa. “It was
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