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US imposes visa restrictions on foreign officials on free speech

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio unveiled the measures, stating that Americans had been "fined, harassed, and even charged by foreign authorities for exercising their free speech rights."

2025-05-28T17:23:46.461788+00:00 IST

Guyana President affirms support against terrorism

Guyana's side appreciated India's unity displayed through the all-party visit there.

2025-05-28T06:41:02.964710+00:00 IST

Trump claims Canada considering offer to become 51st state of US

US President Donald Trump claimed that he had offered Canada a choice between becoming the 51st state of the United States or remaining an independent nation, where he suggested that Canada could join the US "Golden Dome System" at no cost, while remaining separate would come at a price of USD 61 billion.

2025-05-28T04:08:43.159865+00:00 IST

Starship hits milestone, faster launches ahead: Elon Musk

SpaceX's Starship completed its ascent burn and reached the scheduled engine cutoff, a major improvement over the last flight. Elon Musk said no major heat shield damage occurred, though tank pressure was lost during re-entry. He added that future launches will happen every 3 to 4 weeks.

2025-05-28T03:22:29.977561+00:00 IST

Misri advocates for convening of India-US Strategic Dialogue

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Under Secretary Jeffrey Kessler on Wednesday and discussed advancing India-US cooperation in critical and emerging technologies. The two officials also discussed the early convening of the India-US Strategic Trade Dialogue, to further strengthen bilateral collaboration in the technology and trade sectors.

2025-05-28T02:28:08.836426+00:00 IST

We are going to be looking at you: US State Department on Visas

US State Department on Tuesday (local time) emphasised on the seriousness of the vetting process for visa allotment amid reports that the Donald Trump administration is considering implementation of severe social media screening for student visas.

2025-05-27T21:12:29.628652+00:00 IST

US halts new student-visa interviews, eyes expansion of social me

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered US embassies and consular offices to stop scheduling new visa interviews for student applicants as Donald Trump administration is considering strict vetting of applicants' social media profiles, Politico reported.

2025-05-27T19:35:28.821949+00:00 IST

Trump says Putin "playing with fire"

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that he was "playing with fire" for stalling efforts to finalise a peace agreement with Ukraine.

2025-05-27T17:10:51.116399+00:00 IST

The day ANI’s “Cub Reporters” became White House correspondents

The young reporters primarily questioned Press Secretary Leavitt about personal details regarding President Trump  

2025-05-26T04:38:42.089805+00:00 IST

Trump extends 50% tariff deadline on EU imports to July 9

Following US President Donald Trump's proposal for a 50% tariff on all imports from the European Union, effective June 1, he announced an extension of the deadline after a conversation with Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. Trump said that he had agreed to extend the tariff deadline to July 9

2025-05-26T04:15:32.480014+00:00 IST

Putin ‘crazy’, Ukraine war due to bad leadership: US Prez Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump said Russia's Putin has "gone crazy" and is wrongly attacking Ukraine. He also blamed Ukraine's leader Zelenskyy and former US President Biden for the war. Trump said the war wouldn't have happened if he had been in charge earlier and called it a result of bad leadership.

2025-05-26T03:37:03.870205+00:00 IST

Trump raises three issues of concern amid Harvard University row 

Amid the Harvard University and Trump administration row, US President Donald Trump mentioned areas of concern he holds with the University on Sunday (local time).

2025-05-26T01:34:07.074685+00:00 IST

All-party delegation in New York highlights anti-terror stance

An All-Party Delegation from India, led by Shashi Tharoor, visited New York as part of diplomatic outreach to strengthen India-US ties and project India's unified message of zero tolerance against terrorism. The delegation paid tribute at the 9/11 Memorial and met with think tanks, academic institutions, and media representatives.

2025-05-25T09:38:01.581617+00:00 IST

All-party delegation in New York underscores India's resolve

As per a statement by the Indian Consulate in New York, their discussions centered on India's resolution in combating terrorism.

2025-05-25T09:27:58.515952+00:00 IST

"Nation comes first": Bhubaneswar Kalita lauds India's unity

BJP MP and a member of the all-party delegation to Guyana, Panama Colombia, Brazil and US, Bhubaneswar Kalita emphasised that nation comes first and that all parties are united against terrorism.

2025-05-25T08:31:57.510606+00:00 IST

"Important that the world knows India’s stance on terrorism"

Tharoor explained that India has tried dialogue and diplomacy with Pakistan, but the country's continued support for terrorism has left India with no choice but to take action in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack.

2025-05-25T08:29:04.406231+00:00 IST

All-Party Delegation pays tribute at 9/11 memorial in New York

The delegation aimed to show solidarity with the US in their stance against terrorism.

2025-05-25T08:14:04.342350+00:00 IST

"Operation Sindoor has proved that terrorism has been attacked"

Mani, while talking to ANI, said that terrorism has to be wiped out if we want a Viksit Bharat.

2025-05-25T06:24:19.900421+00:00 IST

Tharoor emphasises Op Sindoor marks new normal

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, leader of an all-party delegation to the US, on Saturday (local time) emphasised that Operation Sindoor marks a new normal in India's approach to combating terrorism. The operation was a response to Pakistan's continued hostilities and terrorist activities.

2025-05-25T03:55:24.133342+00:00 IST

Tharoor describes India’s precise,calibrated response to Pakistan

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor took to stage to describe the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack by Pakistan and how India responded in a measured and calibrated manner towards terror bases and headquarters in Pakistan, including that which was responsible for the murder of Daniel Pearl. He gave a call for the world to come together to fight unitedly against terrorism.

2025-05-25T01:02:46.888660+00:00 IST

Want world to understand this isn't time for indifference:Tharoor

Leader of the all-party delegation Congress MP Shashi Tharoor gave the message to the world that the Indian delegation has come forth to communicate that we will not be sitting quietly against the forces of evil which attacked India. He gave a call to the global community for standing together with mutual solidarity and strength against the menace of terrorism.

2025-05-24T23:47:23.360504+00:00 IST