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Why Trump wants to block new Chinese data center equipment in the US

Trump administration plans possible ban on new Chinese data center transceivers to protect US AI infrastructure from data theft, malware and security risks. (AFP File/ Representational image)
Updated on Aug 04, 2026 11:34 pm IST

UFC Freedom 250 White House drew record 34M viewers but lost $30M

US President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, UFC CEO Dana White and other guests pose inside the Octagon at UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC.
Published on Aug 04, 2026 08:13 pm IST

Trump slams oil companies as gas prices stay high amid Iran war

Trump accuses oil companies like Chevron of making too much money as gas prices stay high. (REUTERS/Sodiq Adelakun/File Photo)
Updated on Aug 04, 2026 08:19 pm IST

Trump Media’s Truth API explained: Cost, controversy and how it works

Truth API gives Wall Street firms faster access to Truth Social posts, raising questions over trading advantages
Updated on Aug 04, 2026 04:32 pm IST

FIFA Prez Gianni Infantino faces pressure to resign, seeks Trump's help: Report

FIFA President Gianni Infantino seeks support from the Trump administration amid pressure to resign over plans to sell World Cup assets.
Published on Aug 04, 2026 03:06 am IST

US to make $20,000 visa bond permanent for 50 countries. Is yours on the list?

Representational image showing US dollars. (Unsplash)
Published on Aug 01, 2026 05:27 pm IST

‘Too costly’: Indian students anxious over proposed $100,000 fee on post-study work

‘Too costly’: Indian students anxious over proposed $100,000 fee on post-study work
Updated on Jul 31, 2026 10:06 pm IST

US has deported over 4,800 Indians since 2025 as Trump admin steps up crackdown

An US Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft carrying undocumented Indian migrants deported by the US lands at Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport in Amritsar, Punjab, on Feb. 5, 2025. (Bloomberg FILE)
Updated on Jul 31, 2026 08:12 pm IST

First H-1B, now OPT: How US is using $100,000 fee to curb legal migration

In 2024, around 419,000 foreign students were working under the OPT programme in the US.
Updated on Jul 31, 2026 11:48 am IST

US plans $100k fee for foreign grads seeking jobs, Indians may be hit: Report

The proposed fee is currently under consideration at the Department of Homeland Security, the report said, with uncertainty about whether the White House had extended its support to the proposal.
Updated on Jul 31, 2026 03:00 pm IST

Trump admin may impose $100,000 fee on foreign students seeking US jobs: Report

US President Donald Trump during an announcement on the Freedom Haulers initiative at the White House in Washington, DC.
Published on Jul 31, 2026 02:05 am IST

Trump Medicaid work rules upheld: Who could lose coverage? Explained

The Trump administration’s rule says having a diagnosis alone, even serious illnesses, may not automatically qualify someone for an exemption.
Published on Jul 30, 2026 09:40 pm IST

This Wisconsin brewery promised free beer when Trump dies; license revoked

The brewery argued that the license revocation could be connected to the brewery’s political stance.
Published on Jul 30, 2026 08:16 pm IST

Why Trump ends Medicare Part D subsidy: Will seniors pay more in 2027?

Trump administration will end the Medicare Part D subsidy after 2026, raising concerns over higher drug plan premiums for millions of seniors in 2027. (Pexel/Representative image)
Updated on Jul 29, 2026 07:30 pm IST

After 13 days of non-stop strikes, why did Trump pause attacks on Iran now?

President Donald Trump speaks during an event to honor the 2025 World Series champions Los Angeles Dodgers in the Rose Garden of the White House, in Washington.
Updated on Jul 26, 2026 06:00 pm IST

US court rejects Trump administration bid to revive $100,000 H-1B visa fee

President Donald Trump had issued a proclamation in September last year imposing a USD 100,000 fee for obtaining new H-1B visas.
Updated on Jul 26, 2026 07:11 am IST

Did WHCD security fail again? Report flags alleged gaps after April scare

Attendees are seen inside the ballroom after shots were reportedly fired during the White House Correspondents' dinner at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC, on April 25, 2026.
Published on Jul 26, 2026 02:56 am IST

'Arrogant' Trump's Dylan Mulvaney jab at Kaitlan Collins sparks outrage

President Donald Trump, left, looks on as CNN's Wolf Blitzer, center, greets fellow CNN correspondent Kaitlan Collins, right, at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner.
Published on Jul 26, 2026 01:17 am IST

Darline Graham's Senate bid: Nancy Mace questions Trump-backed candidate

US Rep Nancy Mace, R-SC, takes questions from reporters following a South Carolina gubernatorial GOP candidate debate on April 1, in Newberry.
Published on Jul 25, 2026 08:26 pm IST

‘No charm, no coolness’: Non-Americans weigh in on Trump admin

A Reddit thread asking non-Americans how they view President Donald Trump's administration has gone viral, drawing thousands of comments from users across the world. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
Published on Jul 25, 2026 01:53 pm IST

India lands at 10% under US forced-labour tariff, escapes steeper 12.5%

Alongside India, USTR placed 16 other economies in the 10% bracket — among them Pakistan, Sri Lanka and, notably, Bangladesh, a direct competitor in textiles and garments, one of India’s largest export categories to the US.
Updated on Jul 26, 2026 08:59 am IST

Who is Roger Rogoff? Trump-fired US attorney sues after removal in 54 minutes

Who is Roger Rogoff? Trump-fired US attorney sues over 54-minute firing. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
Published on Jul 25, 2026 03:13 am IST

Trump fired US attorney after 54 minutes; now he fights back in court

King County Superior Court Judge Roger Rogoff stands in court on Oct. 10, 2016, in Seattle.
Published on Jul 24, 2026 11:45 pm IST

Trump to address White House Correspondents' Dinner after April shooting scare

Donald Trump speaks at the White House after the April 25, 2026 shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, as acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel listen.
Published on Jul 25, 2026 06:28 am IST

Tariffs go, tariffs come…

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Export diversification away from the US, preferably based on merit rather than distress sale, is key. This will protect exporters in India, many of whom run small businesses, from sudden income shocks. (Reuters)
Published on Jul 24, 2026 08:56 pm IST

Secret Service issues warning ahead of White House Correspondents' Dinner

Members of the US Secret Service counter assault team scan the sky from the rooftop of the White House before President Donald Trump arrives back to the White House.
Published on Jul 24, 2026 08:33 pm IST

US air deployments rise in Middle East as Trump warns Iran of 'massive' attack

President Donald Trump speaks during an event to honor the 2025 World Series champions Los Angeles Dodgers in the Rose Garden of the White House, in Washington.
Published on Jul 24, 2026 07:13 am IST

Why are Republicans criticizing Trump's $100,000 Truth Social plan?

The proposed Truth API service is designed to provide financial firms with faster access to posts from major Truth Social accounts.
Published on Jul 23, 2026 09:20 pm IST

ICE officers reveal what’s happening inside agency amid Trump immigration push

This comes as ICE faces scrutiny over its enforcement operations under Trump’s immigration agenda.
Published on Jul 23, 2026 02:48 am IST

Trump approves nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia for uranium enrichment: Report

The deal could allow for the building of a uranium enrichment facility in Saudi Arabia following a joint US-Saudi study
Updated on Jul 22, 2026 08:59 pm IST