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US Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as Defence Secretary after narrow vote
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The US Senate has confirmed Pete Hegseth as defence secretary with a narrow 51-50 vote, following a tie-breaking vote by Vice President JD Vance. The confirmation faced significant opposition due to Hegseth's controversial background and lack of military experience.
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Trump administration clearly prioritising bilateral ties with India: Jaish
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Noting that the Trump administration was keen to have India present at the inaugural itself and is prioritising the bilateral relationship, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday that the ties are being built further on the strong foundation that has been laid.
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"Strong sense that current administration would reciprocate our desire to
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
"It was also evident that they would like to build on the foundation of the relationship, a foundation which the first Trump administration also contributed a lot to building," Jaishankar said.
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Trump administration clearly prioritising bilateral ties with India: Jaish
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Noting that the Trump administration was keen to have India present at the inaugural itself and is prioritising the bilateral relationship, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday that the ties are being built further on the strong foundation that has been laid.
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US Senate confirms Marco Rubio as US Secretary of State in Trump Administr
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The US Senate has confirmed the appointment of Marco Rubio as the 72nd US Secretary of State in the Trump Administration on Monday (local time).
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Indiaspora congratulates Trump on second term, highlights growing Indian-A
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The Indian diaspora, Indiaspora, in the US extended their congratulations to the incoming Trump administration, particularly from the community on Monday ahead of his inauguration as the 47th President of the US, according to a press statement by the forum.
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Chinese manufacturers in Mexico brace for potential US tariffs under Trump
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Industrial parks in northern Mexico, often dubbed "industrial Chinatowns," have been benefiting from Chinese manufacturers relocating production closer to the US. However, the potential for tariffs under President-elect Donald Trump's administration has led to uncertainty, with businesses pr
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US sanctions Chinese company and individual over cyberattacks
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
According to CNN, a senior US official said that the goal is to "make hackers pay" for trying to harm US democracy and way of life. However, stopping China from stealing sensitive information from US networks is a challenge that has been going on for decades and will continue under the Trump
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"Putin should withdraw troops from Ukraine...": Polish envoy stresses need
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Charge d'affaires of Poland to India, Sebastian Domzalski, calls for an end to the Russia-Ukraine war and outlines Poland's strong ties with the US under Trump, while emphasising defence priorities amidst regional security concerns.
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US: Divide in Trump's camp as Musk, Ramaswamy face backlash after advocati
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Musk and Ramaswamy -- both foreign origin leaders heading Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) -- have reignited the debate on H-1B visas, while reflecting a divide over immigration policy as Trump prepares to assume office.
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"They don't see you as one of them", says Neera Tanden on Indian Americans
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Neera Tanden and Elon Musk have spotlighted the US immigration debate, with Tanden raising concerns about biases toward Indian Americans and Musk acknowledging immigrant contributions to technology. The discourse has gained momentum following President-elect Donald Trump's appointment of
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"India has no interest in weakening US Dollar": EAM Jaishankar responds to
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Speaking at the Doha Forum on Saturday, Jaishankar reflected on the positive relationship India had with the first Trump administration, highlighting the restart of the QUAD under Trump's presidency.
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