US President Donald Trump reaffirmed his stance on the H-1B visa program, which allows employers in the US to hire nonimmigrant workers for speciality occupations, stating that the country needs "competent" and "great" individuals to come to the US and that this can be achieved through th
Speaking at his welcome ceremony after being sworn in as the nation's 72nd Secretary of State on Tuesday (local time), he said, "I want to thank President Trump for nominating me. It is an extraordinary honour and a privilege to serve in this role and be here."
US President Donald Trump, in a major shocker, cut his ties with the global health agency, World Health Organisation (WHO), as he issued an executive order of withdrawing the US from the organisation on Monday (local time).
US President Donald Trump reiterated his threat towards the BRICS nations on Monday (local time), stating that countries part of this organisation would face 100 per cent tariffs on trade with the US if they continue their de-dollarization efforts.
Just a few hours after being sworn in as the 47th President of the US, Donald Trump on Monday (local time) granted pardons and commutations to the convicts charged in relation to the events that occurred at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, according to a statement from the White House.
His attendance underscores the importance of India-US relations and the global diplomatic ties shared between the two nations as President Trump begins his second term in office.
In a post on X, Jaishankar said, "Privileged to represent as External Affairs Minister and Special Envoy of PM at the Swearing-In Ceremony of the 47th President of the United States of America today in Washington DC. "
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will represent Prime Minister Narendra Modi as his Special Envoy at the inaugural function of President Donald Trump in Washington DC today. The External Affairs Minister is carrying a letter from the Prime Minister for President Trump, sources said.
Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani and the Reliance Foundation founder and chairperson Nita Ambani will attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, according to an official involved with planning the event.