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‘It was gorgeous’: Jill Biden wanted to buy the diamond gifted by PM Modi

The former first lady noted that government officials routinely took possession of gifts she received if they were deemed to have more than nominal value.

Updated on Jun 8, 2026 03:13 IST

200K opt to pay $100K for faster H1B visa

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Updated on Jun 4, 2026 01:48 IST

Over 200,000 people paid $100k H-1B visa fee to process applications faster

The rest of the roughly 80,000 applicants had to go through a process lasting approximately 7.5 months.

Updated on Jun 3, 2026 06:30 IST

Would like to end sanctions waivers on Russian oil: Rubio

The Russian oil tanker Anatoly Kolodkin near the port of Matanzas, northwestern Cuba, on March 31, 2026. (AFP)

Updated on Jun 2, 2026 23:20 IST

‘Rankings, curriculum’: Why US students are not choosing India after Covid-19

According to IIE data, the number of US students in India began falling before the Covid-19 pandemic, dipped further during the crisis, and has yet to recover.

Updated on Jun 1, 2026 05:28 IST

Just 0.52% of US students going abroad chose India

Education consultants told HT that the relatively low ranking of Indian universities, differences in academic systems and inadequate infrastructure for international students are among the factors limiting India’s appeal.

Updated on Jun 1, 2026 02:32 IST

Pakistan hires US firm after scaling down lobbying blitz

This handout photograph released by Pakistan’s Prime Minister Office on September 26, 2025, shows Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (left), Army Chief and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir (right) posing with US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, DC. (AFP)

Updated on May 31, 2026 02:07 IST

India ‘critical anchor’ in South Asia: US defence chief

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth (left) speaks as he sits next to Bastian Giegerich, Chief Executive of The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), at the Shangri-La Dialogues in Singapore, on Saturday. (REUTERS)

Updated on May 30, 2026 22:26 IST

'Would be historic’: Jamieson Greer says India-US trade talks set for next week

US trade representative Jamieson Greer said he he expects to meet Indian commerce minister Piyush Goyal “soon”.

Updated on May 28, 2026 05:02 IST

US Senator Lindsey Graham questions Pakistan’s role as US-Iran mediator

Sen. Lindsey Graham looks at his phone in the Rose Garden before President Donald Trump arrives on Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House. (AP FILE PHOTO)

Updated on May 27, 2026 15:22 IST

Trump urges Pak, West Asian countries to sign Abraham Accords, recognise Israel

The US president also suggested that Iran could eventually become a signatory.

Updated on May 26, 2026 02:20 IST

Trump administration narrows green card approvals from within US

Indians in long green card queues face fresh uncertainty after new US policy

Updated on May 23, 2026 01:08 IST

Ahead of Rubio's India trip, US lawmaker flags concerns on proposed FCRA changes

Rubio is set to hold extensive discussions with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Sunday.

Updated on May 22, 2026 19:19 IST

Resolution introduced over Trump's ‘racist rhetoric’ against Indian Americans

Trump had shared a four-page transcript of comments made by a radio host on birthright citizenship in the US.

Updated on May 23, 2026 08:39 IST

US plans to drop charges against Adani over 'willingness' to invest, create jobs

The legal charges against the Adani group represented a serious challenge to the firm’s ability to conduct business in the United States.

Updated on May 15, 2026 02:31 IST

Iran parked its planes at Pak airbases to escape US strikes: Report

A US Air Force transport aircraft approaches PAF Base Nur Khan in Rawalpindi, Pakistan (Photograph for representative purpose only). (REUTERS)

Updated on May 12, 2026 22:22 IST

US, India not doing enough on trade, investment: US Asst Secy of Commerce David Fogel

Fogel is also Director General of the US and Foreign Commercial Service. (US govt website)

Updated on May 11, 2026 06:02 IST

US trade court deals fresh blow to Trump's 10% tariffs, says not justified

US President Donald Trump’s 10% global tariffs face setback in US trade court ruling

Updated on May 9, 2026 13:39 IST

Vivek Ramaswamy wins GOP nomination for Ohio goveronor race

Republican Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, with his sons Karthik and Arjun, and his wife, Apoorva, at the Spruce St Sporting sports bar after winning the Republican Party’s nomination for governor on May 5. (AP)

Updated on May 6, 2026 21:36 IST

President Trump congratulates PM Modi on ‘historic, decisive’ election win

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with US President Donald Trump at the White House, in Washington, DC, USA, in this file image dated Feb. 14, 2025. (PTI)

Updated on May 6, 2026 02:17 IST

Indian firms mobilise against US push to curb offshore call centres

Indian firms mobilise against US FCC plan to curb offshore call centres

Updated on May 3, 2026 04:37 IST

India stays on USTR Priority Watch List over IP concerns

India’s place on USTR Priority watch list does not carry any legally binding actions.

Updated on May 2, 2026 08:30 IST

US Congressman Ro Khanna distances self from event featuring RSS gen secy

Ro Khanna's statement at the time led to protests by some Indian-American groups which urged Khanna to “stand against Hinduphobia”.

Updated on Apr 26, 2026 04:52 IST

US lawmakers slam Trump for sharing ‘hellhole’ post

US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday. (Bloomberg)

Updated on Apr 24, 2026 22:46 IST

Trump’s ‘hellhole’ jibe: India says comments in poor taste

US President Donald Trump departs after speaking in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday. (Bloomberg)

Updated on Apr 23, 2026 18:48 IST

India, US seek greater clarity on trade issues

India, US seek greater clarity on trade issues.

Updated on Apr 22, 2026 02:05 IST

Trump says new talks, Iran rejects proposal over US' ‘excessive demands’

President Donald Trump closes his eyes while listening in the Oval Office of the White House, Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Washington.

Updated on Apr 20, 2026 01:20 IST

US renews waiver that allowed India to buy Russian oil after saying it won't

Russian oil waiver renewed by US, treasury department posted the updated license late Friday

Updated on Apr 18, 2026 12:03 IST

Trump says he may visit Pakistan even as Iran war nears end

US President Donald Trump gestures during a roundtable in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Updated on May 4, 2026 17:57 IST

US says waiver that allowed India to buy Russian oil won't be renewed

Workers on a tugboat guide the Russian oil tanker Anatoly Kolodkin as it arrives at the oil terminal in the port of Matanzas, northwestern Cuba, on March 31, 2026.

Updated on Apr 16, 2026 08:05 IST

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