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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

Trump calls PM Modi 'a very good friend', praises India in Gaza peace deal speech

"India is a great country with a very good friend of mine at the top, and he has just done a fantastic job," he added. Trump's statement comes days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a phone call with US President Donald Trump and congratulated him on the "success of the historic Gaza peace plan."

Oct 14, 2025

'You don't mind being called beautiful, right?': Donald Trump gushes over Meloni in Egypt ; internet reacts

"If you use the word 'beautiful' in the United States about a woman, that's the end of your political career, but I'll take my chances," he said, turning to Meloni, who stood behind him smiling. Continuing his praise, Trump said Meloni is an incredible leader. "She wanted to be here, and she's incredible. And they really respect her in Italy. She's a very successful -- very successful politician."

Oct 14, 2025

I get along with tough ones, never failed at working like mediator: Trump

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump elaborated on his close ties with world leaders and his role in diffusing global tensions. "Erdogan's been great with me," he said, referring to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. "You know, when NATO has a problem with Erdogan, which they often do, they call me to talk to. And I never failed at working immediately."

Oct 14, 2025

Market outlook: Quarterly results, inflation data, Trump tariffs likely to drive markets next week

These include top IT firms such as Infosys, HCL Technologies, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, and LTIMindtree, along with leading banking giants like Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank.

Oct 12, 2025

If not today, then it will give missiles tomorrow: Congress reacts as US denies selling AMRAAMs to Pakistan

Speaking to IANS, Congress leader Rashid Alvi told IANS, "America has changed its sales rules. According to American law, it can supply weapons to some countries and not to others. Pakistan has now been included in the list of countries to which weapons can be given. If it is not giving missiles today, it will give them tomorrow. This marks a major shift in America's foreign affairs and foreign policy."

Oct 10, 2025

2025 Nobel Peace goes to Venezuela's Maria Corina Machado, no prize for Trump

"The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2025 #NobelPeacePrize to Maria Corina Machado for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy," the Norwegian Nobel Committee said.

Oct 10, 2025

"Obama got prize for nothing, I stopped 8 wars": Trump hours before Nobel Peace Prize announcement in Oslo

"I don't know what they're going to do, really, but I know this: That nobody in history has solved eight wars in a period of nine months, and I've stopped eight wars. So that's never happened before, but they'll have to do what they do. Whatever they do is fine. I know this: I didn't do it for that. I did it because I saved a lot of lives," he said.

Oct 10, 2025

Opportunity to forge new alliances: Colombian Ambassador amid US tariff row

In an interview with IANS, Ambassador Jaramillo said, "We are facing challenges due to the tariff policies initiated during President Trump's time. Both India and Colombia have been affected by high tariffs. While this is undoubtedly a problem, it also presents opportunities for countries like ours to forge new alliances and explore differential tariff arrangements."

Oct 9, 2025

PM Modi welcomes Israel-Hamas pact on 1st phase of Prez Trump's peace plan

In a post on his official X handle, PM Modi stated, "We welcome the agreement on the first phase of President Trump's peace plan. This is also a reflection of the strong leadership of PM Netanyahu. We hope the release of hostages and enhanced humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza will bring respite to them and pave the way for lasting peace."

Oct 9, 2025

Court Challenge Launched Against Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Order

"The Proclamation's imposition of a draconian fee is unprecedented. No President has, without Congressional authorization and by fiat, imposed a market-wide penalty for purported misuse of a program—disregarding and overriding an existing, complex statutory scheme—on employers seeking to hire workers under a visa program Congress created specifically for that purpose," it said.

Oct 4, 2025

Won't allow India to be humiliated: Putin praises 'friend' PM Modi amid US tariffs

"There is no political aspect here... If India refuses our energy supplies, it will suffer certain losses. Estimates vary; some say it could be around $9-10 billion. But if it doesn't refuse, sanctions will be imposed, and the loss will be the same. So why refuse if it also carries domestic political costs?" he said.

Oct 3, 2025