US lawmakers slam Trump administration for suspending tech firms green card route

IANS | October 9, 2026 7:51 AM

Washington, Oct 9 (IANS) Two Democratic lawmakers have sharply criticised the Trump administration's decision to suspend Microsoft and other technology companies from a key employment-based green-card programme, warning that the move threatens legal immigration pathways for skilled foreign professionals already working in the United States.

US senators warn of China threat to 6G

IANS | October 9, 2026 7:40 AM

Washington, Oct 9 (IANS) Two US senators have warned that China could gain a strategic advantage in shaping global 6G and satellite communications rules unless the Trump administration moves quickly to appoint the American delegation's leader for a major international telecommunications conference in Shanghai next year.

Trump calls Musk modern-day Thomas Edison

IANS | October 9, 2026 2:21 AM

Washington, Oct 9 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has described billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk as a modern-day Thomas Edison, calling him a national treasure whose technological achievements have advanced America's strategic interests, transformed space exploration and saved lives during natural disasters.

Trump honours Nadella, Musk, five other tech giants

IANS | October 9, 2026 2:16 AM

Washington, Oct 9 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has honoured six of America's leading technology pioneers, including Indian-origin Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, with the country's highest awards for scientific achievement and technological innovation, describing their contributions as central to America's global leadership.

Trump sets 2028 target for quantum computing

IANS | October 9, 2026 2:09 AM

Washington, Oct 9 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has announced an ambitious target to develop a quantum computer for scientific discovery by 2028, outlining a sweeping technology agenda that includes superintelligence, advanced nuclear reactors and renewed American exploration of the Moon and Mars.

US Congress to honour Indian pilot for bravery

IANS | October 9, 2026 12:10 AM

Washington, Oct 9 (IANS) Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, whose bravery helped save 172 passengers and crew members aboard a Flydubai flight after a fellow pilot allegedly attacked him with an axe, will be honoured in the Congressional Record of the United States House of Representatives.

Vance says US wants only elite foreign talent

IANS | October 8, 2026 10:42 PM

Washington, Oct 8 (IANS) US Vice-President J.D. Vance said on Thursday that the Trump administration wants to attract exceptional foreign talent, including people like Elon Musk, but will not allow immigration programmes to be used to replace American workers with lower-paid employees from overseas.