US says trade deal with India is close but not final yet
The United States and India are nearing a trade deal, but it’s not finalized yet, a top US trade official said on Wednesday, amid mounting speculation about imminent international trade agreements. Jamieson Greer, a senior official with the Office of the US Trade
US urges India and Pakistan not to escalate tensions
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged India and Pakistan to refrain from escalating tensions following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. He is expected to convey this message directly to Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Pakistani
Canada and US leaders agree to meet soon
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump have agreed to meet in person soon, following Carney’s recent election victory. According to a readout from the Canadian Prime Minister’s Office, Carney spoke with Trump on Tuesday, a day after Canada’s parliamentary
Russia yet to discuss peace plan details with US on Ukraine conflict
Russia and the United States are yet to discuss the finer details of a peace plan for the Ukraine conflict, according to Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya. His remarks came during a UN Security Council meeting focused on the
Indian diaspora holds vigils across US for Pahalgam terror victims
The Indian community across multiple cities in the United States held emotional vigils and prayer meets on Tuesday to honour the victims of the brutal Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. The gatherings paid tribute to the 26 lives lost when terrorists
India may strike first US trade deal, says Treasury Secretary
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has expressed confidence that India is poised to be the first country to finalize a trade agreement with Washington, citing fewer complications in negotiations compared to other partners. Speaking at a closed-door media briefing in Washington on the
Measles misinformation grows as US cases surge
As the United States faces its worst measles outbreak in a decade, misinformation about the disease and its vaccines is spreading rapidly, according to a new survey by KFF Health News. As of April 17, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Vance calls PM Modi, offers full US support after Pahalgam terror attack
US Vice President Vance, currently visiting India, called Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday to express strong condemnation of the brutal terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, and assured complete US support in the joint battle against terrorism. According to the Ministry
South Korea, US to discuss shipbuilding and energy cooperation
South Korea will explore ways to strengthen cooperation with the United States in the shipbuilding and energy sectors during the upcoming “2+2 trade consultations,” according to Seoul’s Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun. The discussions aim to tackle trade imbalances that have led Washington to
JD Vance visits Amer Fort with family
US Vice President James David Vance, accompanied by his wife Usha Vance and their three children, is currently visiting Jaipur as part of his India tour. After arriving in New Delhi on Monday—where he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visited the Akshardham
US expresses optimism on tariff talks with Japan
US Ambassador to Japan George Glass on Tuesday voiced strong optimism about the ongoing tariff negotiations between the United States and Japan following a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Tokyo. The remarks come ahead of the second round of tariff
Second round of US-Iran nuclear talks begin in Rome
The second round of nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran began in Rome on Saturday, as both nations revisit discussions on Tehran’s civilian nuclear program and the potential lifting of US-imposed sanctions. The closed-door talks are being held at the Omani
Sitharaman to showcase India’s growth in US, Peru
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will embark on an official visit to the United States and Peru starting April 20, aiming to highlight India’s economic growth and strengthen bilateral and multilateral partnerships. During her visit to the US from April 20 to 25,
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
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
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
PTI claims Pakistan blocked leaders from meeting US lawmakers
Imran Khan’s PTI says Pakistani government didn’t allow its leaders to meet visiting US lawmakers Islamabad, April 15 (IANS) – A delegation of US lawmakers who recently visited Pakistan and held multiple meetings with top officials in the government and military did not
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