India to review US reciprocal tariffs, report by March 15
With the US set to impose reciprocal tariffs on trading partners by April 2, the Indian government has formed a high-level committee to review tariff relief on imports from the US. The panel, operating under the Union Commerce Ministry, is expected to submit
India abstains on Ukraine resolutions as US breaks with allies
India abstained from voting on multiple resolutions and amendments concerning Ukraine at the UN General Assembly, where the United States took an unexpected stance by siding with Russia on some key votes. This shift highlighted new geopolitical realignments under President Donald Trump. On
Kash Patel and officials defy Elon Musk’s federal firing order
U.S. intelligence chief Kash Patel and other top government officials are pushing back against Elon Musk’s directive requiring federal employees to submit weekly work reports or face termination. Musk, appointed by President Donald Trump to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), had
Lebanese president urges US support for army, calls for Israeli withdrawal
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun called on the US to continue supporting the Lebanese army with equipment and resources to help it carry out its national security duties, particularly in southern Lebanon, according to an IndoUS Tribune report. During a meeting with a US
Trump fires chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
President Donald Trump announced late Friday that U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff CQ Brown was stepping down, and he would nominate Air Force Lieutenant General Dan Caine as a replacement. “I want to thank General Charles ‘CQ’ Brown for his
US chip tariffs: No major short-term impact on India
India is unlikely to face any significant short-term consequences due to the recent US tariffs on semiconductors, as the country is not a major exporter of chips to the US, said the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) on Thursday. According to Ashok
US to cut $50B from Pentagon, may fire generals
The administration of President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to cut $50 billion from the Pentagon budget and reallocate it to priority areas, including border security and missile defense. According to Military Times, Acting Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert Salesses has instructed defense
Kash Patel moves closer to becoming FBI director
Kash Patel has taken a significant step toward becoming the first Indian American to lead the FBI, as the US Senate narrowly approved a procedural vote to advance his nomination for a full confirmation. The Senate voted 48-45 along party lines to begin
Trump questions $21 million US funding for voter turnout in India
US President Donald Trump has backed the decision to cancel a $21 million grant meant for voter turnout efforts in India, questioning why such funds were allocated to a country with substantial financial resources. Speaking at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, Trump criticized
US Secretary of State Rubio in Riyadh for Gaza and Ukraine talks
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Riyadh for talks with Saudi officials, focusing on a controversial US proposal for Gaza. This visit marks Rubio’s first Middle East tour as the top US diplomat. Rubio’s trip to Saudi Arabia follows US President
Netanyahu and Rubio discuss US-Israel coordination on Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, alongside US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Jerusalem, stated that Israel and the US are working in “full cooperation” on issues related to the Gaza Strip. Netanyahu described his meeting with Rubio as “very productive,” highlighting discussions
Senior Seoul trade official heads to US for talks on Trump tariffs
South Korea’s Deputy Trade Minister Park Jong-won departed for Washington on Monday to discuss new U.S. tariffs and trade policies under President Donald Trump, his office announced. During his five-day visit, Park will meet officials from the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S.
South Korea seeks investment, trade deals to counter U.S. tariffs
South Korea must bring strong “bargaining chips” to the negotiation table with the United States, such as increased corporate investments in the U.S. and enhanced cooperation in key strategic industries. These measures could help minimize the impact of Washington’s “America First” trade policies
The Modi-Trump meeting sets an ambitious roadmap for US-India relations
By Dr. Avi Verma The recent historic meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump has drawn global attention, signaling a crucial chapter in Indo-U.S. relations. The discussions encompassed trade, defense, energy, technology, international security, and people-to-people ties, leading
PM Modi to stay at Blair House during US visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will stay at Blair House, the official guest residence for visiting dignitaries, during his two-day visit to the United States. Located at 1651 Pennsylvania Avenue, directly across from the White House, Blair House is more than just a guest
PM Modi arrives in Washington for talks with President Trump
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Washington on Wednesday for a two-day visit at the invitation of US President Donald Trump. His visit aims to strengthen the growing strategic partnership between India and the United States. “Landed in Washington DC a short while
Trump Claims ‘US Authority’ to Take Gaza as He Hosts Jordan’s King
Former US President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House that he believes the US “will have Gaza,” citing “US authority” as the basis for claiming the enclave. “We’re going to have it, we’re going to keep it, and we’re going to
Trump Says Ukraine ‘May Be Russian Someday,’ Wants Kyiv to Trade Natural Resources for US Aid
Former US President Donald Trump has suggested that Ukraine may eventually fall under Russian control as he proposed that the war-torn country share its natural resources in exchange for American assistance. Trump, whose potential return to power has raised doubts about continued US
Macron’s Paris soirée brings together PM Modi, US Vice President Vance
French President Emmanuel Macron greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a warm embrace upon his arrival in Paris for a dinner at the Elysee Palace. Macron welcomed Modi as they exchanged friendly remarks before beginning discussions. The high-profile dinner also saw the presence
‘Aero India 2025’: Defence trade between India and US is deepening, says charge d’affaires
U.S. Embassy New Delhi Charge d’Affaires Jorgan K. Andrews inaugurated the U.S. Partnership Pavilion at Aero India 2025 on Monday, emphasizing the United States’ commitment to strengthening defence and security cooperation with India. Growing defence partnership “President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra