Vikram Misri highlights India-US tech and defense cooperation
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Deputy NSA Pavan Kapoor held a closed-door roundtable with US business leaders in Washington, hosted by the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF). The discussion focused on advancing critical and emerging technologies in defense and strategic sectors, with emphasis
Operation Sindoor proved India’s military-tech edge: US expert
Operation Sindoor wasn’t just a military victory but a strategic showcase of India’s defence self-reliance, says top US warfare analyst John Spencer. In his detailed report, Spencer noted that India’s use of indigenous systems like the BrahMos missile, Rudram-1, Akash SAMs, and AI-powered
US calls for fair and reciprocal trade in India talks
A senior US diplomat has called for “fair and reciprocal market access” in talks with Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, amid ongoing negotiations on a potential US-India trade agreement. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau emphasized this principle during a meeting in Washington,
Indian-origin man gets 10 years in US smuggling case
An Indian-origin man, Harshkumar Ramanlal Patel, 29, has been sentenced to ten years and one month in prison for masterminding a human smuggling operation that led to the death of an Indian family trying to enter the US from Canada. A Minnesota federal
Foreign students face increasing uncertainty in the US, says expert
Amid heightened scrutiny and mass deportations by the US government, a foreign policy expert has voiced concern over the increasingly hostile environment for international students, particularly those from India. Robinder Sachdev, a noted foreign policy analyst, said while the recent US warning to
US withdrawal of Finnish scholar’s Fulbright grant sparks concerns
The US Department of State has canceled a Fulbright scholarship awarded to Finnish researcher Saara Loukola, citing a political misalignment with policies under President Donald Trump. This move has been condemned in Finland as an infringement on academic freedom. Loukola, a doctoral researcher
South Korea forms Mars task force, aims to collaborate with US on space missions
South Korea has launched a new Mars exploration task force to pursue opportunities for collaboration with the United States on future missions to the Red Planet, the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) announced on Wednesday. Speaking at a press briefing marking the agency’s first
US imposes visa restrictions on facilitators of illegal immigration
The United States announced visa restrictions on travel agencies, their owners, and senior officials involved in facilitating the illegal movement of migrants into the country. The announcement was made by US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce, though she did not provide details on
US, South Korea, Japan reaffirm commitment to trilateral cooperation
Diplomats from the US, South Korea, and Japan met in Washington on Monday to reaffirm their “unwavering” commitment to trilateral cooperation amid growing regional and global challenges. Led by Yi Won-woo (South Korea), Kevin Kim (US), and Akihiro Okochi (Japan), the meeting focused
Iran says deal with US possible if coercion stops
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Sunday that a deal with the United States is possible if Washington abandons coercive tactics toward Tehran. Speaking during a meeting with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Tehran, Pezeshkian
Egyptian president calls for Gaza ceasefire in meeting with US official
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi on Sunday urged an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the delivery of humanitarian aid during a meeting with visiting US official Massad Boulos. Boulos, a senior adviser on Africa and Middle Eastern affairs, met Sisi in Cairo
South Korea, US to hold second round of tariff talks in Washington
South Korea and the United States are set to hold a second round of technical-level tariff talks in Washington this week, as both sides aim to finalize a comprehensive trade agreement by early July. A delegation from South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry
UAE and US Presidents discuss deeper partnership in Abu Dhabi
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and US President Donald Trump held high-level talks in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, reaffirming their countries’ commitment to strengthening a strategic partnership that spans over five decades. The two leaders met at the Presidential Palace
US advises citizens in Pakistan to avoid conflict zones
The United States mission in Pakistan has issued a security alert urging American citizens to immediately leave areas near active conflict zones, following India’s targeted military strikes under Operation Sindoor. The advisory was issued hours after India launched precision strikes on nine terror
Trump cuts impact US mail services
Thousands of jobs at the US Postal Service (USPS) and United Parcel Service (UPS) are on the chopping block this year as both organizations move to streamline operations in response to mounting financial pressure and the economic impact of President Donald Trump’s tariff
US not giving up on Ukraine peace efforts, says Marco Rubio
US Secretary of State and acting National Security Advisor Marco Rubio has reaffirmed America’s commitment to resolving the conflict in Ukraine but acknowledged growing pressure to prioritize other pressing global challenges. “We’re not going to give up on it,” Rubio said in an
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
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