20 US States Sue Trump Administration and filed a lawsuit over $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions. They argue that the policy is unlawful and threatens essential public services. The lawsuit targets a policy from the Department of Homeland Security. It raises costs for employers seeking to hire skilled foreign workers under the H-1B

Negotiations on trade and tariffs between India and the US are still ongoing. On Thursday, PM Modi had a key phone call with US President Donald Trump. People familiar with the conversation told HT that the two leaders discussed a wide range of topics. These included bilateral trade and cooperation in energy, security, and defense.