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Invest in our American workforce first: Nikki Haley joins debate

Former South Carolina Governor, Nikki Haley has entered the debate of H1B visa allocations in the US, amid discussions by billionaire Elon Musk, Republican leader Vivek Ramaswamy, along with Sriram Krishnan--President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for White House policy adviser on artificial intelligence--on expanding the visa programme.

2024-12-28T01:32:58.145099+00:00 IST

US: EAM Jaishankar concludes meeting with Indian Embassy team

EAM Jaishankar wrote on X, "Concluded a very useful two day conference of team @IndianEmbassyUS and our Consuls General in Washington DC today. Confident from the deliberations that the continuous growth of the India-US partnership will be accelerated."

2024-12-28T00:34:21.006132+00:00 IST

Jaishankar, Blinken review advancement of India-US partnership

Jaishankar expressed confidence that ties between India and US will serve mutual interests and global good.

2024-12-27T11:29:35.937103+00:00 IST

US report exposes China's systematic repression of Tibet

The report sheds light on the continued suppression of Tibetan religious, cultural, and ethnic rights, focusing on severe restrictions on Tibetan Buddhism, the disproportionate targeting of Tibetans in political detentions, and the role of international corporations in facilitating Chinese state repression.

2024-12-27T08:58:55.102275+00:00 IST

US: Universities urge international students to return early

As US President-elect Donald Trump gears up to return to the White House, his upcoming inauguration in January 2025 has sparked concern, particularly among colleges and universities, regarding potential changes to US immigration policies.

2024-12-27T06:17:18.889061+00:00 IST

US condemns Hong Kong over arrest warrants against activists

The United States condemned the Hong Kong government for issuing arrest warrants and bounties against six overseas democracy activists. The US Department of State called these actions as "transnational repression" that threatens US sovereignty, human rights, freedom of expression.

2024-12-27T05:12:25.415043+00:00 IST

USISPF pays tribute to Manmohan Singh

The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Manmohan Singh, India's 13th Prime Minister, praising his role as a statesman, economist, and architect of India's economic liberalisation. Highlighting his contributions to the historic US-India Civil Nuclear Agreement and his leadership from 2004 to 2014, USISPF celebrated Singh's legacy as a visionary who strengthened the bond between the United States and India. Singh passed away on December 26, 2024, at the age of 92.

2024-12-27T05:07:20.364430+00:00 IST

Antony Blinken expresses condolences on passing of Manmohan Singh

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed deep condolences on the passing of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, hailing him as a key figure in strengthening US-India relations.

2024-12-27T03:02:40.436523+00:00 IST

Atul Keshap hails Manmohan Singh as architect of US-India ties

In his tribute, Keshap hailed Dr Singh as the architect of the modern bilateral relationship between India and the United States.

2024-12-26T23:42:29.352276+00:00 IST

Sam Pitroda pays tribute to former PM Manmohan Singh

In an interview with ANI, Pitroda offered his condolences to Dr Singh's family, friends, and the people of India, describing his death as a significant loss of a great leader who served as Prime Minister for a decade.

2024-12-26T22:50:42.951682+00:00 IST

US: EAM Jaishankar meets US National Security Advisor Sullivan

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with the United States' National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan in Washington DC on Thursday (US Local Time).

2024-12-26T21:18:44.743950+00:00 IST

Trump refuses to extend Christmas wishes to 37 violent criminals

He accused the "Radical Left Lunatics" of constantly trying to obstruct the court system and elections, and targeting the citizens and patriots of the nation.

2024-12-26T11:59:47.704593+00:00 IST

Chinese national sentenced to 10 years for laundering $62 million

A federal judge in Chicago on December 20 sentenced Haiping Pan, a 44-year-old Chinese national, to 10 years in prison for his role in laundering USD 62 million in drug proceeds on behalf of Mexican drug traffickers. The sentencing follows an extensive investigation by Department Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Chicago.

2024-12-26T09:14:14.653000+00:00 IST

Trump names Kevin Cabrera to serve as US Ambassador to Panama

US President-elect Donald Trump nominated Kevin Marino Cabrera to serve as the United States Ambassador to Panama. The announcement came alongside Trump's renewed calls for the US to assert control over the Panama Canal, citing national security and economic benefits, in his Christmas greetings.

2024-12-26T06:52:04.855587+00:00 IST

Trump revives debate on acquiring Panama Canal, Canada, Greenland

Through a series of posts on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump reiterated his long-standing views on the importance of these territories for the United States.

2024-12-26T01:13:00.812212+00:00 IST

Trump announces new ambassadors to Portugal and Malta

US President-elect Donald Trump has announced several key nominations for his incoming Trump 2.0 administration, including new US Ambassadors to Portugal, and Malta.

2024-12-26T00:32:39.418021+00:00 IST

US President Biden condemns Russian missile strikes on Ukraine

"In the early hours of Christmas, Russia launched waves of missiles and drones against Ukrainian cities and critical energy infrastructure. The purpose of this outrageous attack was to cut off the Ukrainian people's access to heat and electricity during winter and to jeopardize the safety of its grid," Biden said in a statement.

2024-12-25T23:56:49.872217+00:00 IST

Trump's incoming envoy Richard Grenell calls for Imran's release

US President-elect Donald Trump's incoming envoy for special missions, Richard Grenell, on Wednesday, called for the release of former Pakistani Prime Minister and founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan, who is detained on charges of corruption in Pakistan.

2024-12-25T14:50:35.109294+00:00 IST

UN General Assembly adopts convention on cybercrime

The United Nations General Assembly adopted on Tuesday a new convention to prevent and combat cybercrime, concluding a five-year negotiation process.

2024-12-25T09:24:06.364229+00:00 IST

Ro Khanna defends Sriram Krishnan appointment as AI advisor

Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna criticised those targeting Indian-born Sriram Krishnan, who was recently chosen as senior policy advisor for AI. Khanna emphasised that ability of the US to attract talent from around the world shows America's "exceptionalism" and differs with other countries like China.

2024-12-25T06:14:04.214795+00:00 IST

Donald Trump eyes acquiring Greenland, Panama Canal and Canada

US President-elect Donald Trump in a series of social media posts has stirred controversy by expressing interest in acquiring Greenland, Canada, and the Panama Canal, citing national security and economic benefits. His remarks have drawn sharp rebukes from leaders in Denmark, and Panama.

2024-12-25T05:23:18.805925+00:00 IST