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May 30, 2025 9:21 AM

Judge blocks Trump ban on Harvard’s international students

A federal judge said on Thursday she would extend an order blocking President Donald Trump's administration from immediately revoking Harvard University's ability to enroll international students, a victory for the Ivy League school that is entangled in multiple battles with the administration. U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs in Boston announced her intention to issue a preliminary injunction, six days after she first granted Harvard a temporary order blocking the Trump administration's m...

May 1, 2025 9:59 AM

Jaishankar, US counterpart Rubio discuss Pahalgam terror attack

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday to discuss the recent terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. In a post on X, Jaishankar said that those responsible for the attack—including its perpetrators, backers, and planners—must be brought to justice. “Discussed the Pahalgam terrorist attack with US @SecRubio yesterday. Its perpetrators, backers and planners must be brought to justice,” he wrote....

April 30, 2025 9:12 AM

Trump says trade talks with India ‘coming along great’

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday expressed optimism about ongoing trade negotiations with India, stating that talks were “coming along great” and suggesting that a deal could be on the horizon. Speaking to reporters at an airport before heading to a rally in Michigan to mark the first 100 days of his second term, Trump said, “India’s coming along great. I think we’ll have a deal with India... they want to make a deal.” While the president avoided committing to a specific timeli...

April 29, 2025 3:44 PM

India, US make ‘positive progress’ in trade talks held In Washington

India and the United States have made "positive progress" in discussions on a proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement, with officials from both sides meeting in Washington, D.C. between April 23 and 25. The talks come after a previous round of discussions held in New Delhi in March. Officials from India’s Department of Commerce and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative discussed a wide range of issues, including tariff and non-tariff matters. According to an official statement, the talks wer...

April 22, 2025 9:27 PM

In India, US has a friend: Vice President J.D. Vance

United States Vice President J.D. Vance on Tuesday reflected on the economic hardships faced by American manufacturing communities in recent years and underlined the importance of fair trade partnerships. Speaking at an event in Jaipur, Vance emphasized the growing ties between the U.S. and India, saying, “In India, the U.S. has a friend.” Responding to a request by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vance shared his personal journey from Middletown, Ohio—a once-thriving manufacturing town...

April 21, 2025 10:49 PM

PM Modi and US Vice President Vance welcome progress in India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US Vice President J.D. Vance on Monday welcomed the progress made in the ongoing India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement and reiterated their commitment to strengthening cooperation across key sectors, including energy, defence, and strategic technologies. Prime Minister Modi hosted Vice President Vance, Second Lady Usha Vance, and their children — Ewan, Vivek, and Mirabel — at his official residence at Lok Kalyan Marg in New Delhi. During their meeting, Prime M...

April 21, 2025 9:15 PM

US Vice President J.D. Vance meets PM Modi in New Delhi

United States Vice President J.D. Vance, along with his family, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday evening, ahead of scheduled bilateral meetings between the two leaders. Prime Minister Modi welcomed Vice President Vance, Second Lady Usha Vance, and their children—Ewan, Vivek, and Mirabel—at his official residence at Lok Kalyan Marg. This marks Vance's maiden visit to India as the US Vice President. The visit carries special significance, as it is the fir...

April 7, 2025 10:13 PM

India, US work on ‘early conclusion’ of trade pact

India and the United States on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to an "early conclusion" of a bilateral trade agreement, amid ongoing global trade tensions following new tariff announcements by the US. Talks between the two countries have gained momentum in recent weeks, particularly after US President Donald Trump announced a reciprocal tariff of 26 percent on goods imported from India. This move is part of a broader tariff framework covering nearly all of the United States’ trading partne...

March 25, 2025 9:32 AM

Trump pushes US claims to Greenland as territory’s leaders lambast US delegation trip

President Donald Trump on Monday doubled down on his suggestion that the U.S. should take over Greenland as leaders from the semi-autonomous Danish territory criticized a planned trip there this week by a high-profile U.S. delegation. "I think Greenland is going to be something that maybe is in our future," Trump told reporters after a meeting with officials in his cabinet, saying it was important for U.S. national security. Greenland's outgoing Prime Minister Mute Egede called plans by the U....

March 20, 2025 5:06 PM

Russia and US to discuss Black Sea shipping and Ukraine peace in Saudi Arabia

Russia and the U.S. will discuss ways to ensure safe shipping in the Black Sea at talks on a possible Ukrainian peace settlement in the Saudi city of Jeddah over coming days, the Kremlin said on Thursday. After Russian forces made gains in 2024, President Donald Trump reversed U.S. policy on the war, launching bilateral talks with Moscow and suspending military assistance to Ukraine, demanding that it take steps to end the conflict. Trump envoy Steve Witkoff earlier this week said U.S.-Russian...