United States of America: News
India's smartphone exports to US are falling for reasons unknown
India's smartphone exports to the United States, its largest market, have witnessed a staggering 58% decline between May and August 2025.
'Very heavy times': Angelina Jolie reacts to free speech decline
Hollywood actor Angelina Jolie recently expressed her concerns over the current state of free speech in the United States.
Return to India: Zoho's Sridhar Vembu requests H-1B visa holders
Sridhar Vembu, the Founder and Chief Scientist of Zoho Corporation and former CEO, has urged Indian H-1B visa holders in the US to return home.
Has Trump's recent order rendered H-1B visa program ineffective?
US President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation increasing the fee for H-1B visas to $100,000.
Why US House lawmakers are on a trip to China
A bipartisan United States House delegation, headed by Representative Adam Smith, has landed in China.
How H-1B visa fee hike impacts India's education loan market
The recent hike in H-1B visa application fees by the United States government has sent shockwaves through India's overseas education loan market.
H-1B visa fee hike leads to surge in travel bookings
The recent hike in H-1B visa fees to $100,000 has led to a surge in last-minute travel bookings to the United States.
How H-1B visa fee hike hurts students eyeing US jobs
US President Donald Trump has announced a steep hike in the cost of H-1B visas, a move that is causing concern among Indian students and their families.
How IT body Nasscom reacted to Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa-fee
Nasscom, a major player in the Indian tech industry, is evaluating the potential impact of US President Donald Trump's proclamation to impose an annual fee of $100,000 (around ₹88 lakh) on H-1B visas.
Trump announces Gold, Platinum cards for US: What are they?
US President Donald Trump has announced a major overhaul of the country's visa system.
How Donald Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee impacts Indian workers
US President Donald Trump has announced a major overhaul of the H-1B visa program.
Microsoft asks H-1B visa-holders to return to US by tomorrow
Microsoft has advised its employees holding H-1B and H-4 visas to return to the United States by tomorrow.
Free speech on trial? Jimmy Kimmel's cancellation raises questions
The recent suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show by ABC has triggered a debate among free speech advocates.
This show has replaced 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' after abrupt suspension
ABC has indefinitely suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live! after the host's controversial comments on Tyler Robinson, the alleged shooter of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.
US may remove India's 25% penal tariff by November-end: CEA
The United States may lift the 25% penal tariff on Indian imports after November 30, Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran said.
China could surpass US in space race within 10 years
A new report by Arizona State University research analyst Jonathan Roll has raised alarms over the rapid progress of China's space program.
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by 25bps amid inflation concerns
The US Federal Reserve has cut its key interest rate by a quarter percentage point (25bps), as widely expected by economists.
You can ride Waymo's robotaxis in Nashville from next year
Waymo, the autonomous vehicle division of Alphabet, has announced its plans to launch a robotaxi service in Nashville by 2026.
This is what Trump's letter to new US citizens says
The White House has released a letter that United States President Donald Trump will send to new citizens.
Waymo can now test robotaxis at San Francisco International Airport
Waymo has received approval to test its autonomous vehicles at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
British pharma giant GSK announces $30B investment in US
British pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has announced a massive $30 billion investment in the United States.
Salesforce launches new business unit focused on US national security
Salesforce, the leading customer relationship management (CRM) company, has announced a new business unit called Missionforce.
Why Trump wants firms to report earnings just twice-a-year
US President Donald Trump has proposed a major change in the way public companies report their earnings.
India and US resume talks on potential trade agreement
India and the United States have resumed discussions on a proposed trade agreement. The move comes after the US imposed heavy tariffs on Indian goods entering its market.
Gold prices soar to all-time high: Here we decode why
Gold prices have hit an all-time high today, surpassing yesterday's record of nearly $3,685 per ounce.
TikTok won't be banned in the US after all
The United States and China have reached a framework deal concerning the popular short-video app, TikTok.
Gmail removes controversial feature that harmed Republicans in US
Google has removed a controversial feature from Gmail that was flagging Republican fundraising emails in US as "dangerous" and sending them directly to spam.
India's trade deficit shrinks to around $26.5B in August
India's merchandise trade deficit has narrowed to $26.49 billion in August, down from $27.35 billion in July, as per provisional data from the Indian government.
US-UK to sign historic nuclear deal: What's on the agenda
The United Kingdom and the United States are set to sign a historic agreement to fast-track nuclear power development.
China launches probes into US semiconductors ahead of Madrid talks
China has launched two probes into the US semiconductor industry, just ahead of the upcoming trade talks in Spain.
India must reduce reliance on US, develop its own tech
India's over-dependence on US software, cloud services, and social media platforms is a major strategic vulnerability, a report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has warned.
LG-Hyundai executive endured 7-day ICE custody ordeal despite legal entry
A South Korean worker, who was detained by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at an LG-Hyundai plant in Georgia on September 4, has detailed their harrowing experience in a "detention diary."
US raid effect: Opening of Hyundai's plant delayed 2-3 months
Hyundai's battery plant in Georgia, co-owned with South Korea's LG Energy Solution, is facing a major setback.
Emmys 2025: Security ramped up after Charlie Kirk shooting
The recent fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has led to heightened security measures for the upcoming 77th Primetime Emmy Awards.
H-1B demand by Indian firms down 56% in 8 years
Indian IT services companies have cut their reliance on the H-1B visa program by a whopping 56% in the last eight years.
India-US trade deal's 1st phase could be finalized by November
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has announced that the first phase of the India-US trade agreement is likely to be finalized by November 2025.
Who is Tejasvi Manoj, Indian-origin TIME's Kid of the Year?
Seventeen-year-old Tejasvi Manoj has been named TIME magazine's "Kid of the Year" for 2025.
'Very hesitant' to invest in US now: South Korean president
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has said that the recent US immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia, will make Korean companies "very hesitant" about investing in America.
'South Park' episode parodying Charlie Kirk pulled after his assassination
Comedy Central has pulled an episode of South Park from its nightly lineup that parodied conservative influencer Charlie Kirk (31), who was recently assassinated.
For first time, obese children outnumber underweight kids globally: UNICEF
A recent study by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has revealed a shocking statistic: for the first time in history, there are more obese children globally than underweight ones.