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Shashank Mattoo

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

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

‘Lot of fraud in H-1B visa system’: JD Vance defends Trump admin’s visa curbs

Vice President JD Vance speaks at a Turning Point USA tour stop at the University of Georgia in Athens, Ga. (AP)

Updated on Apr 15, 2026 16:19 IST

Sitharaman likely to skip US visit as Parliament reconvenes to fast-track women quota

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman. (X)

Updated on Apr 9, 2026 07:57 IST

After weeks of hostilities, US-Iran finally seal a temporary ceasefire deal

Donald Trump indicated China may have played a role in nudging Iran to accept a ceasefire deal.

Updated on Apr 8, 2026 08:18 IST

American Dream is broken: Congressional candidate Saikat Chakrabarti

Indian-American congressional candidate Saikat Chakrabarti. (X)

Updated on Apr 8, 2026 01:07 IST

VanDyke’s ‘holy war’: From Libya and Iraq to NIA custody

Indian agencies are now focused on identifying those who may have assisted the American citizen, Mathew Aaron VanDyke, and the Ukrainian nationals (ANI video grab)

Updated on Mar 24, 2026 24:35 IST

Trump official Elbridge Colby's visit this month to revive India-US defence ties

Elbridge Colby, under secretary of defense for policy.

Updated on Mar 18, 2026 03:09 IST

US religious freedom panel recommends targeted sanctions on RSS, R&AW

The external affairs ministry has not responded to USCIRF’s latest report, but it has repudiated its findings in previous years.

Updated on Mar 16, 2026 08:13 IST

US starts ‘unfair trade’ probe against India, 15 others

The MEA has rebuked the US president's claim and said no such conversation took place. between Trump and Modi regarding India's purchase of Russian oil.

Updated on Mar 13, 2026 24:06 IST

US seeks stronger India ties; will keep pressure over Russian oil: Senator Jim Risch

US Senator Jim Risch. (Facebook)

Updated on Mar 6, 2026 07:59 IST

US grants 30-day waiver for Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the waiver. (X)

Updated on Mar 6, 2026 03:44 IST

‘US top court tariff order a victory for constitutional govt’: Neal Katyal

Attorney Neal Katyal (right) and Sara Albrecht, chair of the Liberty Justice Center arrive for an interview outside of the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC, US, on Friday. (Bloomberg)

Updated on Feb 24, 2026 05:29 IST

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