H-1B visa move to impact India-US trade talks, says former senior Commerce Dept official (IANS Exclusive)

Nayan Seth | September 23, 2025 6:30 AM

Washington, Sep 23 (IANS) As Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met senior officials of the Trump administration in Washington on Monday to negotiate the first tranche of a trade agreement, former US Undersecretary of Commerce for International Trade and senior foreign policy expert, Christopher Padilla has argued that the US move to restrict H-1B visas would “have an impact” on the trade negotiations with India.

European Union assures India it is ‘reliable’ partner

IANS | September 23, 2025 6:25 AM

New York, Sept 23 (IANS) European Union’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas has assured India that it is a "reliable" partner working together on upholding multilateralism during a meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

H-1B visa restrictions add ‘fresh blow' to US-India ties: Report

IANS | September 22, 2025 9:16 PM

Washington, September 22 (IANS) As the Donald Trump administration restricts H-1B visas that overwhelmingly impact Indian tech workers, the US media on Monday reported that the visa crackdown has added a “fresh blow" to the US-India ties and created “new hurdles" for a speedy trade deal.