Rajnath Singh discusses defence sector ties with Morocco Minister

IANS | September 23, 2025 1:58 PM

Rabat, Sep 23 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh discussed steps for deepening partnerships in key sectors, including defence, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals, with Morocco’s Minister of Trade Ryad Mezzour on Tuesday in Rabat, an official said.

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.