Donald Trump

Trump announces tariffs of up to 100 pc on imports of pharma drugs; move may hit India

In a post on Truth Social, the US President stated, "Starting October 1, 2025, we will be imposing a 100 per cent Tariff on any branded or patented Pharmaceutical Product, unless a Company IS BUILDING their Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plant in America."

22 days ago

H-1B visa fee hike to cut Indian IT firms' margins by just 10-20 bps, revenue to grow 2-4 pc

India's leading IT exporters, with operating margins of around 22 per cent last fiscal year, are expected to pass on 30 to 70 per cent of the incremental costs to customers, a report from research firm Crisil Intelligence said.

23 days ago

WHO refutes Trump's claim on link between autism and paracetamol use during pregnancy

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday refuted claims made by US President Donald Trump on the link between autism and the use of paracetamol during pregnancy. Speaking at a White House event on Monday, Trump called on mothers-to-be to "tough it out" rather than take acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) -- the main ingredient in Tylenol.

24 days ago

Trump spells out displeasures against allies, but NATO treaty to continue

France and the United Kingdom joining the growing list of countries granting recognition to the state of Palestine, Germany and other European nations opening their doors to refugees, or such states embracing green energy, all have added to his annoyance.

24 days ago

Trump shifts tone on Ukraine, says Kyiv can 'fight and win' back territory

"Russia has been fighting aimlessly for three and a half years a War that should have taken a Real Military Power less than a week to win. This is not distinguishing Russia. In fact, it is very much making them look like "a paper tiger," Trump said.

24 days ago

Trump meets Arab leaders, including Pakistan, in bid to end war in Gaza

The talks explored potential diplomatic, political, and humanitarian options aimed at bringing an end to the ongoing war in Gaza, with participants deliberating on pathways toward de-escalation, ceasefire arrangements, and long-term stability in the region.

24 days ago

Republican leader's 'False Hindu God' remark on Lord Hanuman statue in Texas sparks outrage

In a follow-up post, Duncan cited the Bible's Exodus 20:3-4, writing: "You must not have any other god but me. You must not make for yourself an idol of any kind or an image of anything in the heavens or on the earth or in the sea."

25 days ago

Trump to meet Pak PM, other Arab leaders in 'multilateral meeting' at UNGA

Announcing Trump's schedule for the UNGA on Monday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that Trump will hold a "multilateral meeting with Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt, the UAE and Jordan" on Tuesday.

25 days ago

Charlie Kirk memorial: Donald Trump trolled for funny dance beside Charlie Kirk's bereaved widow Erika

Erika Kirk, Charlie's widow, delivered a poignant speech, expressing forgiveness towards her husband's alleged killer. "I forgive him," she said, drawing from her Christian faith and her husband's values. "I forgive him because it was what Christ did and it's what Charlie would do." Her words were met with applause, resonating deeply with the audience.

26 days ago

US H-1B visa fee unlikely to dent IT companies' margins significantly: Report

Analysts said that the Indian IT vendors have reduced their on-site H-1B workforce over the past six to eight years. Such visas form around 25-35 per cent for most of the large caps and 30-60 per cent for most of the others, in our view, the report said.

26 days ago

Afghan officials rebuke Trump's Bagram demands, vow defence of sovereignty

Zakir Jalaly, political director of the Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, dismissed the notion of a US return, stating that Afghans have "never accepted foreign troops on their territory" and that any dialogue with Washington must exclude military reoccupation, reports Xinhua news agency.

27 days ago

As US restricts H-1B, 'Trump Gold Card' visa goes on sale for $1 million

"One of the biggest problems we have is that people, they go to the best schools, and they do great, and they get great marks, and then they're thrown out of the country. You're not allowed to stay this way. So, like a signing bonus in baseball or football, a corporation will be able to get them to stay in the country," the US President added.

27 days ago

Trump warns Afghanistan over Bagram airbase, threatens consequences

Posting on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump wrote, "If Afghanistan doesn't give Bagram Airbase back to those that built it, the United States of America, bad things are going to happen."

27 days ago

Govt Raises Red Flag on Humanitarian Consequences of US H-1B Fee Increase

"The Government has seen reports related to the proposed restrictions on the US H1B visa program. The full implications of the measure are being studied by all concerned, including by Indian industry, which has already put out an initial analysis clarifying some perceptions related to the H1B program," read a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.

28 days ago

Nasscom Warns H-1B Fee Hike Could Impact US Innovation, Jobs

Reacting to the new White House proclamation, signed by US President Donald trump which introduced a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa applications, positioned as part of a broader reform of the skilled worker programme, Nasscom said the timeline for implementation (anyone entering the US after 12:01 a.m., September 21) is also a concern.

28 days ago

$100,000 H-1B Fee: Meta, Amazon Tell Workers to Return to US Before Deadline

The tech sector, which mainly depends on the H-1B programme to hire skilled workers, many of whom are from India, has been rocked by the abrupt fee increase. Additionally, Microsoft has issued internal guidelines advising staff members to refrain from travelling "for the foreseeable future."

28 days ago

'Diplomacy Has Failed': MP Criticises Govt After Trump H-1B Fee Surge

Reacting to the recent Defence agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia — in which Pakistan's Defence Minister stated that the country would assist Saudi Arabia in its nuclear programme if needed — Masood pointed out further diplomatic failures.

28 days ago

New H-1B Visa Curbs Could Backfire on US, Benefit India, Says Amitabh Kant

"Donald Trump's $100,000 H-1B fee will choke US innovation, and turbocharge India's. By slamming the door on global talent, America pushes the next wave of labs, patents, innovation and startups to Bangalore and Hyderabad, Pune and Gurgaon," Kant posted on X social media platform.

28 days ago

$100,000 Annual Fee Proposed for H-1B Workers Under Trump's New Visa Crackdown

"So, the whole idea is, no more will these big tech companies or other big companies train foreign workers. They have to pay the government $100,000, then they have to pay the employee. So, it's just not economic. You're going to train somebody. You're going to train one of the recent graduates from one of the great universities across our land, train Americans. Stop bringing in people to take our jobs. That's the policy here. $100,000 a year for H-1B visas," he explained

28 days ago

Trump says US 'trying' to retake key Afghan air base; slams Biden for Afghanistan "disaster"

Trump has made the plan public four years after the chaotic withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan.

29 days ago