India's Mango Magic event held in Seattle; US retail giants explore growing demand

IANS | June 6, 2026 9:52 AM

Seattle (United States), June 6 (IANS) The second edition of 'Mango Magic: Promotion and Tasting Event of Indian Mangoes’ was organised in Seattle, bringing together more than 100 leading importers of Indian fruits along with senior representatives from major US retailers, including Costco, to sample some of India’s finest mango varieties, according to the Consulate General of India in Seattle.

US Senator Warren seeks Nvidia CEO testimony on China

IANS | June 6, 2026 9:23 AM

Washington, June 6 (IANS) Senator Elizabeth Warren, the top Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee, has invited Nvidia President and Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang to testify at a public hearing on artificial intelligence next week, placing renewed focus on the company's business interests in China and US export controls.

Trump signs major AI directive for national security framework

IANS | June 6, 2026 8:44 AM

Washington, June 6 (IANS) President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping national security directive designed to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence across the US military and intelligence community, calling for faster deployment of advanced AI systems while establishing new rules on oversight, security and accountability.

US House passes farm funding bill amid cuts row

IANS | June 6, 2026 8:36 AM

Washington, June 6 (IANS) The US House of Representatives has narrowly passed a $26.3 billion agriculture spending bill, advancing Republican priorities on farm support, food safety, rural development and national security despite Democratic objections that the measure cuts nutrition and other domestic programmes.

US lawmaker introduces bill seeking major H-1B overhaul

IANS | June 6, 2026 8:02 AM

Washington, June 6 (IANS) A Republican Congressman has introduced legislation that would sharply reshape the US H-1B visa programme, a move that could have significant implications for thousands of highly skilled foreign professionals, including many from India who use the visa to work in the United States.