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    Shashank Mattoo

    Shashank Mattoo is the Washington DC-based US Correspondent for Hindustan Times. Shashank covers the Trump administration, the India-US relationship and America's policies towards South Asia and the broader Indo-Pacific.

    Articles by Shashank Mattoo

    US biz groups warn senators over Russia sanctions bill targeting India, others

    The associations recommended moderating President Donald Trump’s authority to target countries like India. (Reuters)
    india news
    Updated on Sep 11, 2026 05:22 IST

    ‘Whoever allowed this should be fired’: US lawmakers slam deportation post

    The poster, which plays on the movie “Transformers”, had sparked a row online, with many calling it “racist” and “anti-Indian."
    world news
    Updated on Sep 11, 2026 04:54 IST

    Trump admin proposes to scrap 60-day grace period for H-1B, other visa holders

    The DHS said removing the grace period on H-1B would require a foreign worker to depart the US immediately after they cease to maintain the employment.
    world news
    Updated on Sep 11, 2026 03:40 IST

    Tech giant Cognizant hit with green card filing suspension in US

    Cognizant faces scrutiny as US cracks down on H-1B visa fraud.
    world news
    Updated on Sep 9, 2026 01:08 IST

    Most immigrant billionaires in US are Indian-origin. Meet the new entrants

    Palantir Chief Technology Officer Shyam Sankar (L) and venture capitalist Hemant Taneja (R) were added to the list of immigrant billionaires in the US in 2026.
    india news
    Updated on Sep 8, 2026 09:44 IST

    ‘Lower rate or…': Trump threatens to stop trading with US trade-deficit nations

    Trump’s statement was linked to strong job growth numbers in August, with employers adding an estimated 162,000 across the country.
    us news
    Updated on Sep 4, 2026 17:48 IST

    Indian founders, CEOs to train US talent under new US programme

    Founders and CEOs from India, along with experts from partner nations including Japan, Taiwan and South Korea, will participate in the programme as teachers and mentors.
    us news
    Updated on Sep 4, 2026 15:39 IST

    Indian-origin man on FBI's ‘Most Wanted Fraudsters’ list: Who is Manjit Bedi

    The FBI launched its 'Most Wanted Fraudsters' list in June this year.
    india news
    Updated on Sep 4, 2026 05:07 IST

    Ukraine war: Deadlock in US over Russia sanctions bill

    An Italian military helicopter flies above the oil tanker Toa Payoh, foreground, as the Italian Navy ship Thaon di Revel sails during an inspection by the European Union's mission west of the Italian island of Pantelleria, on August 2. Italy said the EU-sanctioned tanker declared it was sailing under a Cameroon flag and described it as part of Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet”. (REUTERS)
    world news
    Updated on Sep 3, 2026 21:36 IST

    Indian envoy to US rings Nasdaq bell, hails economic ties between nations

    Vinay Kwatra was accompanied by Atul Keshap, president of the US-India Business Council and former US Ambassador to Sri Lanka at the event.
    us news
    Updated on Sep 2, 2026 16:43 IST

    Quad energy ministers to meet on G20 sidelines

    G20 leaders in South Africa emphasized multilateralism amid a shifting global order, despite the absence of US representatives.
    india news
    Updated on Sep 1, 2026 04:44 IST

    Indians seeking Green Card may have to wait for up to 179 years, analysis shows

    The nationality cap has significantly lengthened wait times for Indian professionals in America hoping for a green card, which grants permanent residency status.
    india news
    Updated on Sep 1, 2026 04:55 IST

    Trump losing support from Indian-Americans ahead of Nov midterms, survey finds

    Support for Trump was more pronounced among Indian-American men, with roughly 40% of those surveyed saying that they planned to vote for him.
    world news
    Updated on Sep 1, 2026 02:28 IST

    In US, Mohan Bhagwat bats for diversity; calls politics ‘game of self-interest’

    RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat addresses the 'One World One Humanity' event in New York.
    world news
    Updated on Aug 30, 2026 03:06 IST

    Trump admin halts global immigrant visa requests for ‘training initiative’

    President Donald Trump's second term in office has been plastered with a range of immigration crackdown measures, to curb both legal and illegal migrants.
    world news
    Updated on Aug 27, 2026 01:03 IST

    'In deep opposition to, but...': Mamdani on Bhagwat’s upcoming rally in New York

    Zohran Mamdani received calls by some activists and political figures calling for the Mayor to cancel RSS' Mohan Bhagwat’s rally at Madison Square Garden.
    us news
    Updated on Aug 26, 2026 07:39 IST

    US H-1B fee hike proposal threatens to shut out Indian students, workers

    US President Donald Trump during an event in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC on Monday.
    world news
    Updated on Aug 25, 2026 01:07 IST

    Foreign applications from India to US colleges down by 15%, among steepest drops

    The data showed that applicants from Asia saw an 11 per cent decline, while 17 per cent fewer Africans applied for higher education in the US.
    world news
    Updated on Aug 24, 2026 20:01 IST

    Iran war impact on upcoming US midterm elections worries Republicans

    Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump attend the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix auto race in Washington DC on Sunday. (AP)
    world news
    Updated on Aug 28, 2026 15:19 IST

    US body opposes Mohan Bhagwat’s visit this month, seeks sanctions on RSS members

    Ahead of Mohan Bhagwat’s US visit, USCIRF seeks sanctions against RSS members
    india news
    Updated on Aug 20, 2026 03:12 IST

    Trump cites Gyanesh Kumar, India’s voter ID system to push SAVE America Act

    Chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar recently asked the US administration how elections in America can be held without a valid photo identification card, President Donald Trump said.
    india news
    Updated on Aug 18, 2026 04:39 IST

    US names India a part of ‘shadow network’ helping China evade Trump tariffs

    The report traces the origins of the problem to 2018, when the Trump administration imposed Section 301 tariffs on select Chinese goods to remedy America’s growing trade deficit with China.
    india news
    Updated on Aug 14, 2026 05:53 IST

    US requests delay of Nikhil Gupta's sentencing in Pannun murder plot case

    According to US federal prosecutors, Nikhil Gupta was on a mission to kill Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun
    world news
    Updated on Aug 12, 2026 02:27 IST

    FCRA legislation will apply to all faiths equally, bolster transparency: Indian Ambassador to US Vinay Kwatra

    Kwatra’s statements came amid expectations that Parliament would take up the FCRA Amendment bill for discussion and voting this week. (ANI)
    india news
    Updated on Aug 11, 2026 03:21 IST

    US court ends all criminal charges against Gautam Adani and associate

    US judge has dismissed criminal charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani.
    us news
    Updated on Aug 11, 2026 04:46 IST

    Xi-Trump summit, senators' opposition: Sanctions bill in US faces 3 key hurdles

    Secretary of State Marco Rubio listens as President Donald Trump speaks during a roundtable on the American mining industry on Friday at the State Department in Washington. (AP)
    world news
    Updated on Aug 9, 2026 02:53 IST

    100% tariffs on India soon? US Senate clears bill for sanctions over Russian oil

    US President Donald Trump. The US Senate vote on the bill could expose India to higher tariffs over its purchases of Russian oil and other exports.
    india news
    Updated on Aug 8, 2026 05:01 IST

    Indian-origin doctor seeking Trump pardon gave $1 million to MAGA fund

    The donation makes Tripuraneni, a Florida based retired gastroenterologist, one of the biggest Indian-American donors to Trump
    india news
    Updated on Aug 7, 2026 16:15 IST

    Congressman Shri Thanedar loses Democrat primary from Michigan

    First elected in 2022, Shri Thanedar gained prominence in the US House of Representatives for his effort to impeach President Donald Trump in 2025. (Credit: thanedar.house.gov)
    world news
    Updated on Aug 5, 2026 21:32 IST

    Why 25 US states challenged Trump tariffs on 60 countries, including India

    This development comes after the US Supreme Court blocked two similar previous attempts by President Trump to initiate tariffs against other countries.
    world news
    Updated on Aug 5, 2026 02:21 IST
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