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US has a promising update for Indians awaiting Green Cards
The United States Department of State (DoS) has advanced the final action dates for various family-sponsored and employment-based visa categories in India.
India seeks trade-deal with US to boost textile, leather exports
India is pushing for a bilateral trade agreement (BTA) with the US that would give preferential treatment to labor-intensive goods like textiles and leather.
Ready for any outcome of trade deal with US: CII
Rajiv Memani, the President of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), has said that the Indian industry is ready for any outcome of the proposed bilateral trade agreement with the United States.
Elon Musk launches 'America Party' to take on Donald Trump
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced the formation of a new political party, the America Party, in the US.
US trade deal could boost India's GDP by 0.6%
A comprehensive trade agreement between India and the US could significantly enhance India's export and manufacturing capabilities, according to Bloomberg Economics.
US sees record layoffs since 2020 as AI reshapes work
The United States is witnessing a record wave of job cuts, with the number of layoffs in the first half of 2025 hitting the highest level since the pandemic year of 2020.
AH-64 Apache: India to get most-advanced combat helicopters from US
India is all set to receive six AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from the US by mid-July.
'Sad day for journalism': Anchor questions Trump-Paramount $16M settlement
Veteran journalist and former CBS News anchor Dan Rather has criticized Paramount Global's decision to settle a lawsuit with Donald Trump.
Shocking! Skydance made 'side deal' with Trump over Paramount lawsuit
High-ranking executives at Paramount Global, the parent company of CBS News, are reportedly in shock over allegations that Skydance Media made a separate deal with US President Donald Trump as part of the settlement for his 60 Minutes lawsuit against Paramount.
US quietly reopens chip design software exports to China
The United States has lifted its export restrictions on chip design software to China, Synopsys announced on Thursday.
Trump announces new trade deal with Vietnam, reduces tariffs
US President Donald Trump has announced a new trade deal with Vietnam, reducing tariffs on many of the Southeast Asian country's exports.
Nissan recalls over 440,000 vehicles in US over engine defect
Nissan has announced a major recall of 443,899 vehicles in the United States.
Blow for Indians: US mulls time limit on student visas
The United States is considering a new rule that would impose a time limit on the stay of foreign students, exchange visitors, and international media representatives.
Is Agni-5's bunker-buster version better than US, Chinese weapons?
India is gearing up to upgrade its Agni-5 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into a hypersonic, deep-strike (bunker-buster) weapon. It will be able to penetrate 100 meters underground with its 7,500kg warhead.
US could revoke your citizenship for these crimes
The United States Department of Justice (DoJ) has released new guidelines that could lead to the denaturalization of certain naturalized citizens.
Amazon accused of 'systemic discrimination' by disabled employees in US
A group of over 200 disabled corporate employees at Amazon has accused the company of "systemic discrimination."
2 firefighters 'ambushed' and killed in Idaho; suspect found dead
A gunman in northern Idaho intentionally started a wildfire and then opened fire on first responders, killing two firefighters and injuring a third, authorities said.
India, US to sign trade deal before July 9 tariff deadline
The much-anticipated interim trade deal between India and the United States is expected to be announced before July 8.
Trump says he won't extend July 9 trade deal deadline
US President Donald Trump has said that he doesn't expect to extend the July 9 deadline for trade partners to strike deals with the US and avoid hefty tariffs of up to 25%.
This is the world's 1st computer without any silicon
The world's first silicon-free computer has been developed by a team of researchers at the Pennsylvania State University.
US: Authors petition publishers not to release AI-generated books
Over 70 authors, including Gregory Maguire, Dennis Lehane, and Lauren Groff, have signed an open letter on Lit Hub urging publishing houses to commit to never releasing AI-generated books.
Why over 62,000 GM vehicles have been recalled in US
General Motors (GM) has announced a major recall of 62,468 Chevrolet Silverado trucks in the US.
Stellantis recalls 250,000 US vehicles over faulty airbags
Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, has announced a massive recall of over 250,000 vehicles due to a potentially life-threatening defect.
Why Tesla is facing a trial in US next month
A trial is scheduled for next month over an incident involving Tesla's Autopilot system.
Indian Motorcycles reveals 2025 lineup pricing, top model costs ₹49L
Indian Motorcycles, a leading US-based cruiser manufacturer, has announced the pricing for its 2025 model year in India.
China's rapid progress in space-based military tech is concerning: US
China is advancing "breathtakingly fast" in space military technologies, posing a strategic threat to the United States, US Space Force (USSF) Commander General Stephen Whiting has said.
First-in-history: Electric aircraft with 4 passengers flies for 130km
Beta Technologies' Alia CX300 has made history as the first all-electric aircraft to successfully transport passengers.
Did US use Indian airspace for Iran strike? Centre clarifies
The Government of India's Press Information Bureau (PIB) has debunked rumors that the United States used Indian airspace for its Operation Midnight Hammer against Iran's nuclear sites.
Students with fake degrees bound for US/UK caught at airport
The Bureau of Immigration (BOI) at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport has busted a major racket involving students using fake academic documents to secure student visas for the US and UK.
Gold prices rise as US-Iran tensions grow
Gold prices witnessed a slight uptick on Monday, as investors flocked to safe-haven assets.
US urges China to stop Iran from closing Hormuz strait
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged China to intervene and prevent Iran from blocking the Strait of Hormuz.
Why India has ramped up oil imports from Russia, US
India has ramped up its oil imports from Russia and the United States in June. The increase comes amid market volatility following Israel's attack on Iran.
Israel-Iran conflict: Can Indian markets stay resilient next week?
The Indian stock market made a strong comeback on Friday, ending a three-session losing streak with a weekly gain of 1.6%.
This $1,999 Liberty Phone highlights the hurdles of US-made devices
The Liberty Phone, a smartphone partially manufactured in the US, comes with a hefty price tag of $1,999.
Oil prices likely to surge worldwide: Here we decode why
Oil prices are expected to surge after US President Donald Trump ordered airstrikes on three key Iranian nuclear sites.
Fred Smith, founder of FedEx, passes away at 80
Fred Smith, the visionary who revolutionized the parcel delivery industry by founding FedEx Corp in 1971, has passed away at the age of 80.
Why European governments are worried about reliance on US tech
European governments are rethinking their dependence on US technology and services, The New York Times has reported.
No signs of radioactive contamination after US strikes, says Iran
Iran's Atomic Energy Organization has confirmed that there are no signs of radioactive contamination following recent United States airstrikes on its key nuclear facilities.
Next-gen battery that lasts 50% longer enters production in US
Ion Storage Systems, a US-based start-up, has started the production of its innovative solid-state batteries.
SoftBank founder plans $1,000B AI and robotics complex in Arizona
SoftBank Group founder Masayoshi Son is planning a $1 trillion industrial complex in Arizona, according to Bloomberg.
Trump's upcoming smartphone might not be made in US
The Trump Organization's recent announcement of its new wireless service, Trump Mobile, and upcoming T1 smartphone has raised eyebrows among experts.
Trump says he may delay TikTok ban in US again
US President Donald Trump has said that he may extend the deadline for China-based tech giant ByteDance to divest its American operations of TikTok.
Donald Trump has launched his own telecom service in US
The Trump Organization has announced the launch of a new wireless service, 'Trump Mobile,' aimed at conservative customers in the US.