In a sudden and sweeping move, the U.S. government has implemented a new rule imposing a $100,000 fee on all new H‑1B visa applications, sparking confusion, travel chaos, and widespread concern across the tech industry — especially in India, where most H‑1B workers originate.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a phone conversation on Thursday with Nepal’s interim Prime Minister, Sushila Karki, during which he conveyed India’s support for restoring peace and stability in the neighbouring nation.
Syria’s Foreign Minister, Asaad al-Shibani, arrived in Washington on Thursday, marking the first official visit of such senior rank in over 25 years.
The European Union introduced a comprehensive new strategic agenda aimed at strengthening its partnership with India across key sectors such as trade, technology, defence, and global collaboration.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday extended his congratulations to Papua New Guinea on its 50th Independence Day, reiterating India’s dedication to strengthening ties in the Indo-Pacific region.
His Eminence Sheikh Abu Bakr Ahmed, the Grand Mufti of India, has passionately endorsed India’s resolute position at the United Nations, championing the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
Qatar and the United States are nearing the conclusion of an expanded defence cooperation agreement, according to senior U.S. diplomat Marco Rubio, who made the remarks on Tuesday.
India’s total exports of goods and services reached US$ 349.35 billion during the April–August 2025 period, reflecting a 6.18% increase over the US$ 329.03 billion recorded in the same months of 2024, as per the latest data from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 16th Combined Commanders’ Conference (CCC) today at the Eastern Command Headquarters (Vijay Durg) in Kolkata, kicking off a three-day high-level strategic dialogue focused on defence preparedness, military transformation, and national security priorities.
Russia warned European nations that it would retaliate against any country attempting to seize its frozen assets, following reports that the European Union is considering using Russian funds to support Ukraine’s defence efforts
