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Gautam Adani, nephew make first filing in US court 14 months after fraud charges

File photo of Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani

Updated on Jan 25, 2026 02:52 IST

US hints at ‘path’ to scrap 25% tariffs on India over Russia oil

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hinted at a "path" to cut down 25% tariffs on India.

Updated on Jan 25, 2026 24:55 IST

Adanis make first filing in US SEC fraud case

Lawyers representing billionaire Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar Adani made their first filing in a US court this week. (REUTERS)

Updated on Jan 25, 2026 24:06 IST

Jaishankar invited to US for key minerals meet in Feb

External affairs minister S Jaishankar during an event

Updated on Jan 22, 2026 03:04 IST

My work on Naga not controlled by any faction or govt: US activist

My work on Naga not controlled by any faction or govt: US activist

Updated on Jan 19, 2026 24:50 IST

Senator Daines, close ally of US Prez, likely to visit India soon

Senator Daines, a member of the Republican Party, sits on the influential Senate Foreign Relations Committee and is seen as a trusted figure by both the White House and Indian diplomats. (Bloomberg)

Updated on Jan 16, 2026 04:00 IST

Naga lobbying back in US spotlight

Lobbyist Grace Collins has said her activities include seeking American involvement in and support for the Nagalim movement by lobbying Congress and the Trump administration for greater support. (LinkedIn)

Updated on Jan 16, 2026 24:26 IST

Critical mineral supply chains’ boost vital for electronics sector: Vaishnaw

Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw speaks to media during a ministerial-level meeting organised by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday. (ANI Video Grab)

Updated on Jan 14, 2026 01:28 IST

Indian-American Raja Krishnamoorthi frontrunner to seal Dem nomination for Illinois Senate seat

US Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) departs after speaking on stage during the final day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 22, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Getty Images)

Updated on Jan 12, 2026 22:42 IST

India-US trade deal couldn’t be completed as Modi didn’t call Trump: Lutnick

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. (X)

Updated on Jan 9, 2026 05:50 IST

Ukraine war: Trump okayed key Russia sanctions bill, says US senator

Oil tanker Marinera, formerly known as Bella 1 in the Singapore Strait on March 18, 2025. The US military on January 7, 2026, announced the seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic for sanctions violations, bringing an end to a multi-week pursuit by American forces. (AFP)

Updated on Jan 8, 2026 23:18 IST

India emerging as major defence innovation partner for Washington: Raj Shah

Shield Capital Managing Partner Raj Shah. (cnas.org)

Updated on Jan 8, 2026 06:28 IST

‘$50,000 a month’: Pakistan-hired firms lobbied hard in US during Op Sindoor

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Pakistan’s lobbying firms courted US lawmakers, media during Operation Sindoor

Updated on Jan 8, 2026 11:09 IST

Modi knew I wasn’t happy with India buying Russian oil: Trump

US President Donald Trump, accompanied by Senator Lindsey Graham, speaks with reporters aboard Air Force One. (AFP)

Updated on Jan 6, 2026 24:50 IST

Zohran Mamdani pens note for Umar Khalid, hands it over to his parents

A handwritten letter has formed a link between jailed activist Umar Khalid and New York City’s Indian-origin mayor, Zohran Mamdani, over a distance of 11,700 km (X)

Updated on Jan 2, 2026 05:22 IST

H-1B visa lottery set to favour higher earners, US confirms

The final rule, announced on Tuesday and effective February 27, 2026, will govern the allocation of approximately 85,000 H-1B visas annually beginning with the fiscal 2027 registration season. (Getty Images)

Updated on Dec 23, 2025 20:05 IST

Vance backs H-1B curbs, says can’t bypass US workers

JD Vance (REUTERS)

Updated on Dec 22, 2025 23:16 IST

‘You need to be five years ahead of the curve’: Vikram Handa

Vikram Handa, Managing Director of Epsilon Advanced Materials.

Updated on Dec 22, 2025 13:45 IST

Indian H-1B visa workers alter travel plans amid vetting delay

The visa appointment date changes have been linked to the new social media vetting policy for H-1B and H-4 dependent visa application.

Updated on Dec 22, 2025 01:47 IST

US official: Tariff row not why India is excluded from Pax Silica

An employee works with a wafer on a production line of Dutch semiconductor company Nexperia in Hamburg, Germany. (REUTERS)

Updated on Dec 17, 2025 22:36 IST

US govt begins social media screening of H-1B applicants

A US flag, a passport and a H-1B Visa application form are seen in this illustration. The new “online presence reviews” have been put into place to screen H-1B applicants who may pose a national security risk to the United States. (REUTERS)

Updated on Dec 15, 2025 22:38 IST

20 states in US sue Trump admin over $100k H-1B visa fee

Donald Trump (Bloomberg)

Updated on Dec 13, 2025 23:36 IST

3 US lawmakers introduce resolution to end 50% tariffs on Indian goods

The US Chamber of Commerce in Washington, DC. (Bloomberg)

Updated on Dec 13, 2025 14:16 IST

USTR pressed on status of India deal

USTR pressed on status of India deal

Updated on Dec 11, 2025 23:36 IST

US lawmakers hail ties with India, but cite Russia worry

At one point, a member of a Democratic Congresswoman’s staff held up a picture of Modi and Putin during the latter’s recent visit to New Delhi to criticise Trump’s policy on India. (Screengrab)

Updated on Dec 11, 2025 23:30 IST

Tariffs on India, restrictions on skilled immigrants bad policies: Delaware gov

Matt Meyer, the governor of the US state of Delaware. (delaware.gov)

Updated on Dec 11, 2025 06:32 IST

US House members on both sides of aisle acknowledge importance of India-US ties

Republican Congressman Bill Huizenga called the US-India relationship a defining relationship of the 21st century. (ANI)

Updated on Dec 11, 2025 03:19 IST

Social media checks hit Indian H-1B applicants

The US Embassy in New Delhi.

Updated on Dec 10, 2025 23:48 IST

Top US diplomat to be in India for vital talks

Top US diplomat Allison Hooker will visit India

Updated on Dec 7, 2025 02:11 IST

Keen to work with India for stability in Indo-Pacific: US

US President Donald Trump (right) and Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney attend the FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, in Washington, D.C., on Friday. (REUTERS)

Updated on Dec 5, 2025 23:18 IST

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