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.

Iran's top General warns enemies of 'strategic surprises'

IANS | September 22, 2025 3:51 PM

Tehran, Sep 22 (IANS) Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, on Monday underlined Iran’s defensive readiness and warned the enemies of "strategic surprises" in response to any aggression, local media reported.

CPEC landed Pakistan in $9.5 billion debt trap

IANS | September 22, 2025 1:47 PM

New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) which Islamabad had envisaged as an economic game-changer is actually turning out to be a costly venture as it has failed to achieve its targets and instead landed Pakistan in a $9.5 billion debt trap.