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'Send them to Iran': Karoline Leavitt's Gen Z rant ignites social media debate

Karoline Leavitt suggested sending young Americans complaining about the economy to Iran or Cuba during a Fox News appearance. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, file)
Published on Jul 04, 2026 08:59 am IST

‘Every country has stupid people’: Rubio's tense exchange over racism question

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at a press conference on the India-US bilateral ties at Hyderabad House, New Delhi, on Sunday.
Updated on May 25, 2026 12:10 am IST

What does Trump’s massive $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027 actually include

Trump proposes a record $1.5 trillion defense budget.
Published on Apr 20, 2026 11:51 pm IST

Iran’s Hormuz strategy is a challenge to the US’s economic future

Backdropped by ships in the Strait of Hormuz, damage, according to local witnesses caused by several recent airstrikes during the U.S.-Israel military campaign, is seen on a fishing pier in the port of Qeshm island, Iran.
Updated on Apr 18, 2026 02:02 pm IST

Indians are 'new oil, coal, or gas', says immigration expert amid H-1B row

The increase in H-1B visa fees by Trump has triggered industry concerns about its economic impact.
Published on Apr 06, 2026 04:44 pm IST

Billionaire sitting On 16,000 kilos of gold says price will rise

Joy Alukkas, an Indian tycoon who built one of the world’s biggest family-owned jewelers, sees gold prices tracking higher over the coming years in response to a world hit by geopolitical and economic risks.
Updated on Mar 05, 2026 02:55 pm IST

Quote of the day: This is the golden age of America, says Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump delivers the first State of the Union address of his second term to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, on February 24, 2026.
Published on Feb 25, 2026 02:49 pm IST

Why long-term investing may be the safest move amid market volatility in US

Market declines are inevitable, but history shows they tend to be shorter than expansions.
Published on Feb 25, 2026 12:49 pm IST

How much have American families paid in tariff costs since Trump took office?

New Data highlights mounting cost of Trump tariffs for American families
Published on Feb 20, 2026 11:30 pm IST

All World Cup matches sold out, says FIFA's Infantino

All World Cup matches sold out, says FIFA's Infantino
Published on Feb 19, 2026 02:04 am IST

US, EU among crucial trade deals likely to be finalised in next year

India signed the FTA with Europe's four nation trade bloc in 2024. (AFP file photo)
Published on Dec 31, 2025 06:02 am IST

Trump’s policy somersaults

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Because the US is also the global economic leader, the rest of the world, India included, has no other choice but to live with these flip-flops and show patience and perseverance. (AP)
Published on Nov 16, 2025 09:57 pm IST

Trump rethinks H-1B visa stance

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Trump’s change of stance is perfectly rational. The US and its blue-collar workforce are right about America’s decline as a manufacturing power, a position which they first ceded to the Japanese, and eventually to the Chinese. (REUTERS)
Updated on Nov 13, 2025 09:21 pm IST

Federal Reserve expected to announce second rate cut as economy faces challenges

The Fed has a dual mandate to act independently to tackle both inflation and unemployment, which it does by either hiking, pausing, or cutting its key lending rate.
Updated on Oct 29, 2025 07:38 pm IST

Spotting the opportunity in Trump’s H-1B salvo

The attack on top universities such as Harvard has already had an impact on the applications to the US globally and from India. (AFP)
Published on Sept 29, 2025 08:53 pm IST

'Countries would kill to get IIT graduates': Yale scholar on H-1B visa fee hike

Gautam Mukunda called the move “economically unsound”.
Published on Sept 24, 2025 09:07 pm IST

Moody’s economist warns of US recession threat, blames Trump tariffs, fed cuts

Moody's Mark Zandi cautioned that the tariff's full impact on consumer prices is just starting to take effect.
Updated on Sept 19, 2025 05:46 pm IST

US Fed meeting: Five key takeaways, from rate cut to US GDP growth forecast

US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
Updated on Sept 18, 2025 09:10 pm IST

US inflation on expected lines keeps Fed on track for a rate cut

US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The central bank will meet next week to decide on an interest rate cut.
Updated on Sept 11, 2025 08:14 pm IST

American man supports Indian friend, slams H-1B policy that forced her to leave

An Indian woman was forced to leave the United States over H-1B visa issue
Published on Sept 04, 2025 05:34 pm IST

Indian H1-B visa holder defends foreign workers contributions to US

H1-B visa holder further stressed that they actively supports local companies, schools, and neighborhoods, adding that their crime rate is very low
Published on Sept 03, 2025 05:49 pm IST

US economy rebounds to 3.3% as imports dry up due to Trump tariffs

US President Donald Trump.
Updated on Aug 28, 2025 11:59 pm IST

US senator Mike Lee floats idea of pausing H1-B visa system

Republican Senator Mike Lee is the latest figure in the Republican establishment to wade into the growing debate over H1B visas
Updated on Aug 26, 2025 05:02 am IST

Jerome Powell signals Fed rate cut In Jackson Hole speech, amid sticky inflation

US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
Updated on Aug 22, 2025 08:39 pm IST

Shaadi.com founder slams US for visa delays: ‘Indians are building US economy’

Anupam Mittal argued that America’s stance shows more “posture than partnership"
Published on Aug 03, 2025 05:04 pm IST

Trump says to fire US official over 'faked' employment data

US President Donald Trump.
Published on Aug 02, 2025 12:15 am IST

Is US headed for recession? July job report sparks concern as unemployment rises

The data on the US job market comes amid President Donald Trump's tariffs on imports and crackdown on immigrants,
Published on Aug 01, 2025 10:29 pm IST

Silver prices in US today: Spot rises 0.7% to $36.84 per ounce

Silver prices in US today: Earlier, Spot silver was for $36 per ounce, today it is $36.84 per ounce
Published on Jul 04, 2025 06:43 pm IST

Trump chastises ‘very dumb’ Jerome Powell ahead of Congressional testimony

Jerome Powell is one of over a dozen central bank executives that vote on the bank's interest rate, and he is the head of the Federal Open Market Committee.
Published on Jun 24, 2025 04:09 pm IST

Donald Trump says he will stop being ‘Mr Nice Guy’ as China ‘violates agreement’

US President Donald Trump holds an umbrella as he exits Air Force One upon arrival at Allegheny County Airport in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, May 30, 2025.
Updated on May 31, 2025 04:52 am IST