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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.

EAM Jaishankar, Marco Rubio agree on 'sustained engagement' in priority areas

Arul Louis | September 22, 2025 10:42 PM

New York, Sep 22 (IANS) Amid signs of thaw in ties between India and the US, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio here on Monday, during which they agreed on "sustained engagement".

Hindus hardest hit amid misuse of blasphemy laws in Pakistan: Report

IANS | September 22, 2025 9:16 PM

Islamabad, Sep 22 (IANS) Pakistan’s misplaced priorities are starkly visible in the ruthless use of blasphemy laws and religious vigilantism against Hindus and Sindhis, a report said on Monday.

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.

Pakistani politician spotlights ongoing killings, enforced disappearances in Balochistan

IANS | September 22, 2025 9:15 PM

Islamabad, Sep 22 (IANS) Pakistani politician Maulana Fazl-Ur-Rehman alleged recently that the country's authorities are involved in kidnapping and enforced disappearances across Balochistan.

Top commander of Hamas's naval police killed in Gaza, announces Israel

IANS | September 22, 2025 9:15 PM

Jerusalem, Sep 22 (IANS) The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced on Monday that its air force killed the deputy commander of Hamas's naval police in Gaza.

Japanese drones set to bolster Malaysian military's strength in South China Sea

IANS | September 22, 2025 5:28 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Sep 22 (IANS) Malaysia on Monday received 14 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and seven rescue boats as part of Japan's Official Security Assistance (OSA) initiative to boost the Southeast Asian nation's maritime border surveillance.

Over 30 killed as Pakistan Air Force drops bombs, unleashes terror on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa village

IANS | September 22, 2025 4:06 PM

Islamabad, Sep 22 (IANS) Over 30 people, including several women and children, were killed on Monday after the Pakistani Air Force dropped eight bombs on a village in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, several media reports have cited.

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.

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

European Union assures India it is ‘reliable’ partner

EAM Jaishankar, Marco Rubio agree on 'sustained engagement' in priority areas

Hindus hardest hit amid misuse of blasphemy laws in Pakistan: Report

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

Pakistani politician spotlights ongoing killings, enforced disappearances in Balochistan

Top commander of Hamas's naval police killed in Gaza, announces Israel

Japanese drones set to bolster Malaysian military's strength in South China Sea

Over 30 killed as Pakistan Air Force drops bombs, unleashes terror on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa village

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

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