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Trump administration approves OpenAI's GPT-5.6 rollout after safety testing

OpenAI's GPT-5.6 has received Trump administration approval for a public launch after safety testing (REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo)
Published on Jul 08, 2026 05:07 pm IST

Pakistan and Iran: An awkward tango at play

The current bonhomie between Pakistan and Iran is devoid of history, reality, and is founded on the need of the hour of both countries. They both gain individually by participating in this short-term political soiree. (AFP)
Published on Jun 02, 2026 08:43 pm IST

US judge blocks dismantling of climate research centre in Colorado

A judge has temporarily blocked the National Science Foundation from dismantling NCAR.
Updated on Jun 02, 2026 09:52 am IST

Pentagon-FAA dispute over lasers to thwart cartel drones led to airspace closure

Passengers queue at El Paso International Airport after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration lifted its temporary closure of the airspace over El Paso, saying all flights will resume as normal and that there was no threat to commercial aviation, in El Paso, Texas.
Published on Feb 12, 2026 12:10 am IST

‘USA lost by 18%’: Jokes fly as Trump envoy hosts ministers to mark agreement

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in a conversation with Ambassador Sergio Gor at the reception hosted at the residence of the US Ambassador to India, in New Delhi on Monday.
Updated on Feb 10, 2026 03:02 pm IST

Who is Marta Alicia Ramirez Veliz? Trump team sues illegal immigrant for $1mn

Trump administration files a $1 million lawsuit against Marta Alicia Ramirez Veliz for defying a court order to leave the US. This case highlights the administration's strategy of imposing hefty fines on undocumented immigrants as part of its anti-immigration campaign.
Published on Feb 02, 2026 03:22 pm IST

Maduro brought for Manhattan court appearance in helicopter, pics emerge

DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) agents move captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from a helicopter, as Maduro heads towards the Daniel Patrick Manhattan United States Courthouse for an initial appearance to face U.S. federal charges
Updated on Jan 05, 2026 09:16 pm IST

'Will unleash the jaguar': Colombia President on Trump's ‘watch his ass’ threat

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro at military ceremony in December 2025.
Updated on Jan 06, 2026 08:59 am IST

US seeks Pakistan's cooperation on locomotive sales, mineral exploration: Report

File photo of US President Donald Trump. (Photo for representation)
Published on Dec 28, 2025 01:28 pm IST

US judge upholds Donald Trump's H-1B visa fee hike as ‘lawful’

In addition to the extra costs that Indian IT companies will incur for thousands of employees on such visas, the ongoing unpredictability has unnerved many Indian professionals working in US tech, finance, healthcare, and other industries.
Updated on Dec 25, 2025 06:29 am IST

Trump to suspend Green Card program? Ex-Immigration official warns

The Trump administration might abolish the Green Card program entirely, according to a former immigration official, following incidents linked to immigrants.
Published on Dec 21, 2025 04:44 pm IST

Donald Trump health issues: ‘Freeze’ moment on live TV sparks concern

Trump speaks in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Wednesday.
Updated on Dec 12, 2025 12:02 pm IST

US military announces another ‘drug boat’ strike in Pacific, 4 killed this time

The Donald Trump administration continues to carry out strikes in the Caribbean against boats suspected of transporting drugs. The President has claimed that vessels are operated by the gang Tren de Aragua, as tensions mount with Venezuela.
Updated on Dec 05, 2025 08:17 am IST

Trump administration to send negotiators to India next week for trade talks

President Donald Trump at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., U.S., December 4.
Published on Dec 05, 2025 05:50 am IST

After fee hike, Trump admin hikes H-1B visa vetting. Check new rejection rules

US President Donald Trump is tightening H-1B visa rules further, with his administration laying new rules for rejecting applicants.
Updated on Dec 05, 2025 12:03 pm IST

What is AFAO? MTG's bombshell move to replace MAGA amid growing rift with Trump

On Wednesday, Marjorie Taylor Greene was among just four House Republicans who collaborated with Democrats in endorsing a petition aimed at compelling a vote on the release of the complete Justice Department files pertaining to Epstein.
Published on Nov 16, 2025 09:02 pm IST

Trump administration seeks to block full food aid amid US shutdown

President Donald Trump’s administration asked a federal appeals court on Friday to block a judge’s order.
Published on Nov 08, 2025 04:53 am IST

US judge bars Donald Trump from firing federal workers as shutdown drags on

The American Federation of Government Employees and other labour unions have sued the Donald Trump administration to stop the “reductions in force” layoffs, saying the firings were an abuse of power designed to punish workers and pressure Congress
Updated on Oct 29, 2025 04:02 am IST

US B-1B bombers fly near the Venezuelan coast amid recent ‘anti-drug campaign’

The two B-1B bombers took off from a base in the northern US state of North Dakota.
Published on Oct 28, 2025 02:00 am IST

Energy trade increasingly constricted, says Jaishankar at East Asia Summit

Jaishankar said there were growing concerns about the reliability of supply chains and access to markets (X/DrSJaishankar)
Updated on Oct 28, 2025 06:09 am IST

Kamala uses cuss words to rip Trump administration: ‘They’ve lost their minds'

Former Vice President Kamala Harris speaks after receiving the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Phoenix Award in Washington, on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Published on Oct 08, 2025 07:43 pm IST

Trump aide's claim sparks controversy. What is plenary authority? Details

Miller's remarks came amid Trump continues to face legal hurdles after attempting to send National Guard troops from California to Portland, Oregon.
Updated on Oct 08, 2025 05:34 pm IST

Setback for Trump as US federal court blocks sending National Guard to Portland

The White House reacted to the ruling and said that the Donald Trump administration expects to be “vindicated by a higher court”.
Published on Oct 06, 2025 12:08 am IST

Setback for Trump’s H-1B plan? Lawsuit filed in US against $100,000 visa fee

India is the largest beneficiary of H-1B visas, accounting for over 70% of the approved beneficiaries.
Updated on Oct 04, 2025 04:36 am IST

Trump embraces project 2025 amid government shutdown, promises major cuts

In a post on his Truth Social site Thursday morning, Trump announced he would be meeting with his budget chief, “Russ Vought, he of PROJECT 2025 Fame.
Published on Oct 03, 2025 02:09 pm IST

China asks Trump administration to 'oppose’ Taiwan independence

The Trump administration has not made a decision regarding the demand, and it’s one in a long list of asks from the Chinese side under consideration.
Updated on Sept 29, 2025 03:35 pm IST

16 states sue Trump admin over funds cut to sexual health education curricula

Since President Donald Trump returned to the White House in January, his administration has sought to recognize people as only male or female.
Published on Sept 27, 2025 01:18 pm IST

Pentagon chief to address rare major gathering of top US military brass

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a ceremony at the Pentagon to commemorate the 24rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Sept. 11, 2025, in Washington.
Updated on Sept 25, 2025 11:52 pm IST

Experts say Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee could benefit Dubai. Here's why

Donald Trump's H-1B visa shake-up could be a blessing in disguise for UAE
Published on Sept 23, 2025 09:00 pm IST

Doctors may be exempt from Donald Trump's H1B visa fee move: Report

Donald Trump displays a signed executive order on gold card visa in the Oval Office
Published on Sept 23, 2025 09:00 am IST