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Visa applicants may be required to post bond of up to $15,000 to enter US

Under the 12-month "visa bond pilot program," consular officers could require certain business and tourist visa applicants to post guarantee bonds of 5,000 U.S. dollars, 10,000 dollars or 15,000 dollars, according to the notice set to be officially published on Tuesday.

Aug 5, 2025

How US encouraged India to buy Russian oil to stabilise global energy markets

In November 2022, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen remarked: "The United States is happy for India to continue buying as much Russian oil as it wants, including at prices above a G7-imposed price cap mechanism, if it steers clear of Western insurance, finance and maritime services bound by the cap."

Aug 5, 2025

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff to visit Russia next week, says Trump

Trump also confirmed that Russia could face sanctions by August 9 if an agreement is not reached on resolving the Ukraine crisis. "But they seem to be pretty good at avoiding sanctions," he added.

Aug 4, 2025

Trump repeats claim of brokering ceasefire between India, Pakistan

The latest remarks came days after White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt asserted that the US President ended several conflicts around the world, including the one between India and Pakistan, during his six months in office.

Aug 4, 2025

FPIs offload Rs 17,741 crore in July, trend may reverse after trade tensions wane

FPIs made a total outflow of Rs 17,741 crore last month, marking a shift after three consecutive months of inflows during April, May, and June, according to data released by NSDL.

Aug 3, 2025

Trump Hardens Stance, Deploys Nuclear Submarines After Medvedev's Remarks

Reacting to Mededev's post on Telegram, Trump said on Truth Social, "Based on the highly provocative statements of the Former President of Russia, Dmitry Medvedev, who is now the Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, I have ordered two Nuclear Submarines to be positioned in the appropriate regions, just in case these foolish and inflammatory statements are more than just that."

Aug 2, 2025

Over 1,700 Indians deported from US since January 2025: MEA

The deportations were carried out via various modes, including US Customs and Border Protection military flights, chartered flights by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) charters. Additionally, several individuals were repatriated via commercial flights from both Panama and the US.

Aug 1, 2025

India's export loss due to higher US tariffs limited to 0.3 to 0.4 pc of GDP: Report

"Not only is India's overall export dependence relatively low, but its merchandise export exposure to the US is also low at around 2 per cent of GDP, offering additional resilience," the report contends.

Aug 1, 2025

Trump asks 17 non-Indian drug majors to cut prices in US; Nifty pharma dips

The index fell for the third day in a row. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd fell 3.98 per cent. Aurobindo Pharma lost 3.42 per cent and Granules India lost 3.2 per cent. Gland Pharma, Cipla, and Lupin fell 2 to 3 per cent.

Aug 1, 2025

"US using sanctions as tools to dictate its will on countries like Iran and India"

"The United States continues to weaponize the economy and use sanctions as tools to dictate its will on independent nations such as Iran and India and impede their growth and development. These coercive discriminatory actions violate the principles of international law and national sovereignty, representing a modern form of economic imperialism," the Embassy of Iran in India posted on X.

Jul 31, 2025

Maybe they'll be selling oil to India someday: Trump says US to help develop 'massive reserves' in Pakistan

Posting on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump wrote, "We have just concluded a deal with the country of Pakistan, whereby Pakistan and the United States will work together on developing their massive oil reserves. We are in the process of choosing the oil company that will lead this partnership. Who knows, maybe they'll be selling oil to India someday!"

Jul 31, 2025

India, US still negotiating, says Trump after threat of 25 per cent tariff

"We're talking to India now, we'll see what happens," he said on Wednesday, hours after he had threatened the 25 per cent tariffs and the 100 per cent penalty for buyers of Russian energy he had proposed. He said that India, which he asserted has one of the highest tariffs in the world, was now "willing to cut it very substantially."

Jul 31, 2025

Donald Trump announces 25% tariff with penalty on Indian exports from Aug 1; calls India's trade policy "obnoxious"

US president Donald Trump claimed that India's tariffs are among the highest in the world and that the country also has "the most strenuous and obnoxious non-monetary trade barriers" compared to any other nation.

Jul 30, 2025

Stay strong and safe: Trump's message after tsunami warning in parts of US

Taking to X, Trump posted, "Due to a massive earthquake that occurred in the Pacific Ocean, a Tsunami Warning is in effect for those living in Hawaii. A Tsunami Watch is in effect for Alaska and the Pacific Coast of the United States. Japan is also in the way. Please visit https://tsunami.gov for the latest information. Stay strong and stay safe!"

Jul 30, 2025

More negotiations needed with India to sign trade deal: Jamieson Greer

In an interview with CNBC, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said that Washington needs additional talks to finalise a trade agreement with New Delhi. "We continue to speak with our Indian counterparts, we've always had very constructive discussions with them," Greer was quoted as saying.

Jul 29, 2025

US confirms 'no extension' on Aug 1 tariff deadline

He also said that the European Union (EU) needed to open its markets for more US exports to convince US President Donald Trump to reduce a 30 per cent tariff rate that is due to kick in on August 1.

Jul 28, 2025

'By August 1, most trade deals will be completed': Trump

During a press availability at the White House, Trump also said his administration might send close to 200 countries a letter on their tariff rate, which he said means, "They have a deal. It's done."

Jul 26, 2025

Blistering pace of India's trade agreements signal urgency for US: report

Sanjeev Sanyal, a Member of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Economic Advisory Council (EAC), was quoted as saying in the report that "We wish to engage with the world, including the West, on equal terms".

Jul 26, 2025

US still committed to full de-nuclearization, dialogue with Kim Jong-un: White House

The Trump administration unveiled a package of actions against North Korea on Thursday, including offering rewards for information about seven North Korean nationals involved in a scheme believed to raise funds for the reclusive regime's nuclear and missile programs.

Jul 26, 2025

Govt to ensure country's interests are protected as India, US negotiate trade deal

Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Jitin Prasada, stated this in a written reply to the Lok Sabha. "Every FTA is unique and is based on specific dynamics of trade and is aimed at maximising benefits for both nations. India and US are negotiating a Bilateral Trade Agreement which has not been signed as yet," he added.

Jul 22, 2025