Celebrating India’s 79th independence day

Celebrating India’s 79th independence day

By: Dr Avi Verma As we proudly celebrate August 15th, 2025 — India’s 79th Independence Day — I extend my warmest greetings to every Indian, whether in our beloved motherland or spread across the world. This day is more than a date in history; it

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Where are Indo-US relations headed? India’s strategic autonomy vs. Trump’s tariff threats

Where are Indo-US relations headed? India’s strategic autonomy vs. Trump’s tariff threats

By: Dr Avi VermaJust six months into President Donald Trump’s second term, the Indo-US relationship is facing perhaps its most serious challenge in decades. With tariffs on Indian imports now raised to a staggering 50% and the threat of secondary sanctions looming, New Delhi is grappling

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Publisher’s note: Tariffs, trust, and the tightrope of Indo–U.S. trade

Publisher’s note: Tariffs, trust, and the tightrope of Indo–U.S. trade

By: Dr. Avi Verma Former President Donald Trump’s abrupt declaration of a 25% blanket tariff on Indian imports has sent ripples through diplomatic circles, financial markets, and strategic corridors alike. For a bilateral relationship long hailed as one of natural allies, the move

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The resignation of Vice President Dhankhar — health concern or political fallout?

The resignation of Vice President Dhankhar — health concern or political fallout?

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s abrupt resignation on July 21, 2025, citing health reasons and “medical advice,” has sent shockwaves through India’s political landscape. Official statements—including his resignation letter and assurances from the Vice President’s family—confirm health as the primary cause. However, the timing—coinciding with the Monsoon

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At the crossroads of power: Trump’s wins, Musk’s moves & the Epstein storm

At the crossroads of power: Trump’s wins, Musk’s moves & the Epstein storm

By Dr. Avi Verma | Publisher, IndoUS Tribune A season of wins—or warning signs? The summer of 2025 has delivered a double dose of momentum for Donald Trump and the Republican establishment. From the triumphantly titled “One Big Beautiful Bill” to the swift

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Celebrating the Dalai Lama at 90 – A beacon of compassion amidst complexities

Celebrating the Dalai Lama at 90 – A beacon of compassion amidst complexities

By: Dr. Avi Verma, Publisher, IndoUS Tribune This past Sunday, the world paused to acknowledge a momentous occasion: the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso. While he humbly refers to himself as “a simple Buddhist monk” who shies

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Publisher’s note: a victory or a gamble? Trump’s “one big beautiful bill” heads to the White House

Publisher’s note: a victory or a gamble? Trump’s “one big beautiful bill” heads to the White House

By Dr. Avi VermaPublisher, IndoUS Tribune History has taken a sharp turn in Washington D.C. this week as the House of Representatives passed the hallmark legislation of President Donald Trump’s second term: the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Narrowly approved by a 218–214 vote,

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After the firestorm: Was it worth it? U.S. strike fallout and the fragile ceasefire in the Israel-Iran conflict

After the firestorm: Was it worth it? U.S. strike fallout and the fragile ceasefire in the Israel-Iran conflict

By Dr. Avi Verma In continuation of our June 20th Publisher’s Note—“From Warning to Warfare”—we return this week with a sobering update: the worst may have been temporarily averted, but the embers still burn. After U.S. President Donald Trump authorized a high-stakes strike

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Israel-Iran conflict: A precipice to global war? India at the crossroads.

Israel-Iran conflict: A precipice to global war? India at the crossroads.

By: Dr Avi VermaThe direct military confrontation between Israel and Iran, previously a covert proxy conflict, has dramatically escalated into an open exchange of hostilities, pushing the region and indeed the world to the brink of a wider war. As Publisher of the

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Our deepest condolences on the Air India crash in Ahmedabad

Our deepest condolences on the Air India crash in Ahmedabad

By: Dr Avi VermaWe are profoundly saddened by the devastating crash of Air India Flight AI 171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner bound for London Gatwick, which occurred on June 12, 2025, shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad. The aircraft, carrying 242 people, tragically crashed into a

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A tectonic shift in warfare — and a vanishing prospect of peace

A tectonic shift in warfare — and a vanishing prospect of peace

By: Dr Avi VermaOn what appeared to be a calm June morning, Ukraine once again shattered the illusion of safety in occupied Crimea with a series of drone strikes on the iconic Crimean Bridge. These weren’t isolated explosions — they were strategic signals,

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Trump tariffs can stay in place for now—legal battle continues

Trump tariffs can stay in place for now—legal battle continues

By: Dr Avi Verma At The IndoUS Tribune, we have long followed the evolving contest between executive ambition and constitutional restraint. Recently, that struggle reached a complex and pivotal moment. A lower court had ruled that former President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs

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Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor: Is India’s security apparatus compromised?

Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor: Is India’s security apparatus compromised?

By Dr. Avi Verma, PublisherIndoUS Tribune The horrifying terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, has left the nation in mourning and fury. In one of the most barbaric acts of targeted violence, 26 innocent Hindu tourists were brutally butchered after being identified

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Standing in solidarity—supporting the call to boycott Turkish Airlines and Turkey Tourism

Standing in solidarity—supporting the call to boycott Turkish Airlines and Turkey Tourism

By: Dr. Avi VermaIn recent days, Indian communities around the world have risen in outrage over credible reports that Turkey has actively aided Pakistan in its confrontation with India—most notably through the supply of armed drones and military advisors allegedly employed against Indian

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Operation Sindoor—A nation’s response and the road ahead

Operation Sindoor—A nation’s response and the road ahead

By: Dr Avi VermaIndia launched Operation Sindoor, a series of precision air and missile strikes targeting nine suspected terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. This decisive action was in direct response to the April 22 Pahalgam massacre, where 26 civilians, including Hindu and

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Indo-Pak relations at a boiling point: Is South Asia headed toward another war?

Indo-Pak relations at a boiling point: Is South Asia headed toward another war?

By Dr. Avi Verma | Publisher, IndoUS Tribune The recent massacre in Pahalgam, Kashmir, on April 22, 2025—where 26 civilians, including women and children, lost their lives—has once again shaken the fragile foundations of peace between India and Pakistan. For India, this was

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A call for justice and global outrage over the Pahalgam massacre

A call for justice and global outrage over the Pahalgam massacre

By Dr. Avi VermaOn April 22, 2025, the serene beauty of Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, was stained by an act of violence so brutal and targeted that it demands immediate global outrage. Twenty-six innocent lives, mostly Hindus, were mercilessly taken by terrorists associated

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Trump’s second term: Executive orders redefine U.S. policy and shake foundations of U.S.–India relations

Trump’s second term: Executive orders redefine U.S. policy and shake foundations of U.S.–India relations

By: Dr. Avi VermaTrump 2.0: A Deluge of 129 Executive Orders and Their Far-Reaching Impact As President Donald Trump enters the heart of his second term, the White House has issued a staggering 129 executive orders, reshaping U.S. domestic and foreign policy at breakneck

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Trump’s Tariff delay: A tactical pause in the US-China economic standoff

Trump’s Tariff delay: A tactical pause in the US-China economic standoff

By: Dr Avi VermaPresident Trump’s 90-day reversal on worldwide tariffs, while maintaining a significant 125% levy on Chinese goods, has injected a temporary calm into volatile global markets. China’s response, scaling back its retaliatory tariffs to 84%, suggests a willingness to reciprocate, albeit cautiously.

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Global Shockwaves from President Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs

Global Shockwaves from President Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs

By: Dr. Avi VermaOn April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced the ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs, introducing a universal 10% tariff on all imported goods, effective April 5. Additionally, country-specific tariffs were imposed, including a 34% tariff on Chinese goods (in addition to an existing

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