US President Donald Trump said that PM Modi assured him that India will stop buying oil from Russia. He called this a significant step in Washington’s efforts to isolate Moscow over the war in Ukraine, according to Reuters. Trump expressed his earlier concerns about India’s oil purchases from Russia. He said, “I was not happy

US President Donald Trump has announced a significant escalation in his trade war with China. He will impose a 100% tariff on all Chinese goods starting on November 1. This decision follows Beijing’s new export controls on rare-earth minerals. These materials are crucial for semiconductors, fighter jets, and other high-tech applications. Why Trump hit china

In a significant diplomatic achievement, US President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to end the war in Gaza and secure the release of all remaining hostages.  Just before the announcement, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu promised to bring every hostage home. “With God’s help, we will bring them all home,” Netanyahu said.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has assured his staff that the company continue to sponsor H-1B visas and cover all related costs for the applications. A report by Business Insider cites Huang’s note to employees. He wrote, “As one of many immigrants at Nvidia, I know that the opportunities we’ve found in America have profoundly shaped

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised US President Donald Trump for his peace efforts in Gaza. This came just hours after Hamas accepted parts of Trump’s 20-point peace plan. “We welcome President Trump’s leadership as peace efforts in Gaza make decisive progress. Signs of releasing hostages mark a important step forward. India will continue to support

The US government has shut down for the first time in seven years because Congress did not pass a budget in time to fund several federal agencies, according to CNN and Bloomberg. It marks the first government shutdown since 2019. Leaders from both the Republican and Democratic parties claim they are not responsible for the

Amrutha Tamanam was in India last week on paid leave when her boss in the US messaged her about President Donald Trump’s new rule of a $100,000 H-1B visa fee. The tech worker, who has built a life for herself in the US over the past decade, suddenly found herself urgently looking for flights. She

Major companies like Meta and Microsoft met on Saturday morning and urged all their H-1B visa holders not to leave the US, at least for 14 days. This came after Trump announced a new crackdown on immigrants and imposed limits on legal immigration. Internal emails obtained by NDTV Profit showed that the companies also encouraged

Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran expressed hope that the penal tariff on certain imports will expected to removed after November 30 by US. It shows a possible reduction in trade restrictions amid ongoing economic talks. Speaking at an event organized by the Merchants’ Chamber of Commerce & Industry in Kolkata, the CEA said,