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Piyush Goyal India won’t negotiate under U.S. pressure

Piyush Goyal India won’t negotiate under U.S. pressure

Piyush Goyal India won’t negotiate under U.S. pressure Speaking about the ongoing India-U.S. trade talks, Piyush Goyal said discussions are moving forward positively but emphasized that New Delhi will never compromise on its key national interests or rush into any agreement simply to meet deadlines, asserting India’s right to negotiate on equal terms. Commerce and […]

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Trump halts Canada trade talks after controversial TV ad

Trump halts Canada trade talks after controversial TV ad

Trump halts Canada trade talks after controversial TV ad President Trump announced on social media that he’s ending all trade talks with Canada, calling recent anti-tariff TV ads “egregious behavior” intended to influence U.S. court decisions. In a dramatic late-night announcement on Thursday, October 24, 2025, former U.S. President Donald Trump declared that he is

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India and US close to 15% tariff deal

India and US close to 15% tariff deal

India and US close to 15% tariff deal India and the U.S. are close to a trade deal cutting American tariffs on Indian goods to 15–16% from 50%, possibly linked to reduced Russian oil imports. In a significant diplomatic development, India and the United States appear to be on the verge of finalizing a long-pending

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US exempts current H-1B holders from $100k fee

US exempts current H-1B holders from $100k fee

US exempts current H-1B holders from $100k fee New rules state F-1 visa holders switching to H-1B won’t face the $100,000 fee, easing transition costs significantly. Washington, D.C.: In a move that has brought major relief to thousands of foreign workers and their families, especially those from India, the United States Department of Homeland Security

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Trump claims India will halt Russian oil imports.

Trump claims India will halt Russian oil imports.

Trump claims India will halt Russian oil imports. Donald Trump claimed he was “assured” that India will soon stop purchasing oil from Russia, citing recent diplomatic discussions. Trump Claims India to Stop Buying Russian Oil, India Denies Any Such Assurances — A Diplomatic Tug of Words In yet another headline-grabbing statement, former U.S. President Donald

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India agreeing to stop buying Russian oil imports

India agreeing to stop buying Russian oil imports

India agreeing to stop buying Russian oil imports President Trump claimed Modi assured him of an oil deal, but Indian officials deny any such discussion or agreement occurred. India has cast doubt on claims made by former U.S. President Donald Trump that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had agreed to stop purchasing Russian oil, creating another

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Israel mourns as remains of two hostages returned

Israel mourns as remains of two hostages returned

Israel mourns as remains of two hostages returned Israel is preparing to hand over more bodies, though officials remain silent on how many are in custody or when the grieving families might finally see their loved ones returned. Israel received the remains of two more hostages on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, deepening the emotional toll

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Trump hurt India ties over Nobel, Pakistan money scandal

Trump hurt India ties over Nobel, Pakistan money scandal

Trump hurt India ties over Nobel, Pakistan money scandal Ex-envoy Rahm Emanuel alleged Trump damaged India ties, driven by ego and Pakistan money funneled to his son and aide’s son. Top Democrat Rahm Emanuel has sharply criticized former U.S. President Donald Trump, accusing him of “throwing away decades of U.S.-India cooperation” in pursuit of his

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Indian-American defence expert Ashley Tellis arrested over secrets

Indian-American defence expert Ashley Tellis arrested over secrets

Indian-American defence expert Ashley Tellis arrested over secrets Ashley Tellis, a respected scholar and policy expert, is known for shaping Washington’s understanding of South Asian security and US-India relations. Renowned Indian-American Scholar Ashley Tellis Arrested for Allegedly Retaining Classified US Defence Documents Ashley J. Tellis, one of Washington’s most respected voices on foreign policy and

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Pakistan, IMF finalize $1.2 billion loan agreement

Pakistan, IMF finalize $1.2 billion loan agreement

Pakistan, IMF finalize $1.2 billion loan agreement IMF to give Pakistan $1 billion under EFF and $200 million under RSF after executive board approval. Pakistan and IMF Reach $1.2 Billion Staff-Level Loan Deal, Marking Crucial Step for Economic Stability After weeks of tense negotiations and mounting uncertainty, Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have

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