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
India a global model for digital regulation rooted in vision, trust, and innovation: Scindia
India’s success in building an inclusive and future-ready digital ecosystem positions it as a global model for regulatory innovation, Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya M. Scindia said on Monday. Addressing the International Telecommunication Union’s Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR) 2025 in Riyadh, Scindia
PM Modi attends SCO Summit in Tianjin, holds talks with Xi and Putin
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Tianjin, China, today to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, marking his first visit to China in seven years. The high-profile multilateral gathering brings together major regional leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President
EAM S Jaishankar expresses solidarity, offers aid after deadly Afghanistan earthquake
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Monday conveyed India’s solidarity with Afghanistan after a devastating earthquake struck Kunar Province, leaving over 600 dead and more than 1,000 injured. In a post on X, Jaishankar wrote: “The devastating earthquake in Kunar Province of
Cloudburst and record rain kills at least 41 in Jammu, Vaishno Devi yatra suspended
Jammu and Kashmir witnessed one of its worst natural disasters in decades as unprecedented rainfall triggered flash floods, landslides, and a deadly cloudburst, leaving at least 41 people dead in the Reasi and Doda districts. Among the victims, 34 were Vaishno Devi pilgrims
Dhaka rejects Pak FM’s claim that 1971 genocide issue was ‘resolved’
Bangladesh has firmly rejected Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar’s claim that the issue of Islamabad’s apology for the 1971 genocide was settled decades ago. Dar, who visited Dhaka on Sunday in the first state-level trip in 13 years, told reporters the matter had
Jaishankar engages Russian scholars, to co-chair key bilateral commission
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, currently on a three-day official visit to Russia, held wide-ranging discussions with leading Russian scholars and think tank representatives on Wednesday. The talks covered India–Russia relations, contemporary global geopolitics, and New Delhi’s perspectives on key international issues.