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Trump has 'great respect' for PM Modi, says White House on ties with India

The event was attended by the Indian Ambassador to India Vinay Kwatra, Sergio Gor, FBI Director Kash Patel and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. Leading business leaders from the Indian diaspora were also part of the celebrations.

Nov 5, 2025

Trump endorses Cuomo against Mamdani in New York mayoral race, threatens to cut funds

"If Communist Candidate Zohran Mamdani wins the Election for Mayor of New York City, it is highly unlikely that I will be contributing Federal Funds, other than the very minimum as required, to my beloved first home", Trump wrote Monday on Truth Social.

Nov 4, 2025

US Prez Trump says Russia, China, Pak among nations testing nuclear weapons

President Donald Trump made the remarks when asked whether the US is going to start detonating nuclear weapons for testing after more than 30 years. He said that the US does not "necessarily know" where these nations are testing nuclear weapons, however, he stated that testing is being done.

Nov 3, 2025

Despite Shutdown, Federal Courts Order Trump Administration to Fund Food Programs

The court orders came a day before the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), which oversees the programme, had planned to suspend payments because of the funding lapse. The government shutdown, now in its fifth week, has blocked many agencies from operating normally as Congress and the White House remain deadlocked over spending legislation.

Nov 1, 2025

US will start testing nukes in break from 33 years of restraint; Trump says there's "no choice"

Trump wrote that he had "no choice" but to expand the nuclear arsenal although he hated it, because "Russia is second, and China is a distant third, but will be even within 5 years".

Oct 30, 2025

US Fed cuts interest rates as govt shutdown clouds economic outlook

The shutdown has forced agencies, including the Bureau of Labour Statistics, to suspend the collection and publication of key economic indicators, leaving the central bank with a partial view of the economy's performance.

Oct 30, 2025

Trump meets China's Xi; high-stakes summit begins amid trade war

Trump arrived at the venue beforehand after departing the nearby city of Gyeongju, the venue of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) gatherings this week, earlier in the day. "We're going to have a very successful meeting," Trump said as the two leaders posed for photos ahead of their talks. "But he's a very tough negotiator. That's not good," he quipped.

Oct 30, 2025

Textile, shrimp stocks surge following Trump's comments on India-US trade deal

President Trump's comments at the APEC CEO Summit Luncheon in Gyeongju, South Korea, where he lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi, adding that he is going to "do a trade deal with India". US President Trump praised Modi, calling him "the nicest-looking guy" and "tough as hell."

Oct 29, 2025

North Korea responds to Trump's meeting offer with cruise missile launch

The surprise missile test was reported hours before President Trump arrived in South Korea to attend Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation events in the southeastern city of Gyeongju and hold talks with President Lee Jae Myung and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Oct 29, 2025

US lawmakers unite to defend bilateral ties with India through letters and resolutions

At least six bipartisan letters and resolutions have been drafted over the past 10 days defending the interests of the Indian American community, reaffirming support for the India–US partnership, and pressing the administration for accountability over its recent actions targeting New Delhi.

Oct 28, 2025

Trump sidesteps Taiwan questions ahead of key Asia tour, expected meeting with Chinese President Xi

Asked whether he would consider revising Washington's long-standing policy toward Taiwan, Trump replied tersely, "I don't want to talk about that now. I don't want to create any complexity. The trip is already complex enough."

Oct 26, 2025

PM Modi should show courage, stop taking Prez Trump's calls: Masood on Diwali greetings

Speaking to IANS, Imran Masood said, "They keep saying they will impose tariffs... they threaten and intimidate us every day... then they congratulate us, and PM Modi accepts it too. Show your strength for once — like late Indira Gandhi Ji. Say for the sake of the people, 'I will not take Trump's call.' Then we'll believe our PM is fearless."

Oct 22, 2025

PM Modi thanks Trump for Diwali wishes, calls for 'united' fight against terror

PM Modi also took to X and said, "Thank you, President Trump, for your phone call and warm Diwali greetings. On this festival of lights, may our two great democracies continue to illuminate the world with hope and stand united against terrorism in all its forms."

Oct 22, 2025

US clarifies $100,000 H-1B visa fee, exempts current holders

H-1B workers applying for an amendment, change of status, or extension of stay within the United States won't be subjected to the hefty payment. Moreover, all the current H-1B visa holders won't be prevented from entering or leaving the United States.

Oct 21, 2025

Amid 'No Kings' Uprising, Trump Releases AI Footage Showing Him in Combat Jet

In another post, the official White House X account shared an image of Trump and Vance donning crowns above the picture of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Sen. Chuck Schumer, the Democratic Senate Minority Leader, wearing sombreros.

Oct 19, 2025

Market Watch: Q2 Earnings, US Tariffs and Trade Talks to Set the Tone Next Week

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal recently said that discussions on the proposed India-US bilateral trade agreement are progressing rapidly and in a positive atmosphere.

Oct 19, 2025

Trump to ask Republicans to hold off on legislating crippling tariff on Russian oil buyers

Trump said on Thursday after his conversation with Putin, "It may not be perfect timing" for the legislation with a 500 per cent punitive tariff that Senate Republican Party leader John Thune was planning to move.

Oct 17, 2025

Rahul Gandhi hits out at Centre over Trump's latest claim on Russian oil

Trump has described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "great man" and India as "an incredible country", adding that he is open to meeting the Prime Minister on the sidelines of the upcoming ASEAN Summit in Malaysia.

Oct 16, 2025

Trump calls PM Modi a great man, claims India 'assured' him to stop buying Russian oil

The Trump administration imposed an additional 25 per cent tariffs on India in August for purchasing Russian oil while taking no action against China.Trump also said that the new US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, who was present in the Oval Office, is going to do a "great job".

Oct 16, 2025

'Man of peace…': Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif praises Trump; Meloni's reaction goes viral [Watch]

US President Donald Trump unexpectedly invited Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to speak at the Sharm el-Sheikh Summit on Gaza. Sharif lauded Trump as a "man of peace," praising his efforts in achieving a Gaza ceasefire and previously de-escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.

Oct 14, 2025