US court orders bond hearing for Indian national held by ICE

IANS | January 13, 2026 7:38 AM

Washington, Jan 13 (IANS) A US federal court has ordered immigration authorities to provide a bond hearing to an Indian national detained in Pennsylvania, ruling that he is entitled to judicial review of his custody because he was arrested inside the United States and is not a new border arrival.

US lawmakers applaud leadership of PM Modi

IANS | January 13, 2026 7:34 AM

Washington, Jan 13 (IANS) Influential US lawmakers described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a pivotal leader shaping India’s global role, saying Washington increasingly views his leadership as central to the long-term durability of the US–India partnership.

US Congress sees India as Key AI, tech and defence partner

IANS | January 13, 2026 7:23 AM

Washington, Jan 13 (IANS) US lawmakers on Monday said India is emerging not merely as a defence buyer or technology market, but as a critical partner in artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, and Indo-Pacific security.

Vance, Rubio welcome Sergio Gor as US envoy to India

IANS | January 13, 2026 7:23 AM

Washington, Jan 13 (IANS) US Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio publicly congratulated Sergio Gor as he formally assumed charge as the United States’ ambassador to India, underscoring early signals of continuity and momentum in the bilateral relationship under President Donald Trump.

US Congress backs India as pillar of global stability

IANS | January 13, 2026 7:15 AM

Washington, Jan 13 (IANS) Senior Republican and Democratic lawmakers underscored that India has become indispensable to global stability, arguing that bipartisan leadership in the US Congress will remain the anchor of the relationship even as geopolitical competition intensifies.

Trump announces additional 25 per cent tariff over Iran trade

IANS | January 13, 2026 7:07 AM

Washington, Jan 13 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Monday announced that countries doing business with Iran will face a 25 per cent additional tariff on trade with the United States, signalling a tougher approach toward Tehran and its international partners.

US revokes record 100,000 visas in security push

IANS | January 13, 2026 7:03 AM

Washington, Jan 13 (IANS) The Trump administration has revoked more than 100,000 visas from foreign nationals in less than one year, marking a record level of enforcement as part of its push to strengthen border controls and public safety, the US State Department said.

US Congressmen play down trade frictions, stress long-term India ties

IANS | January 13, 2026 6:47 AM

Washington, Jan 13 (IANS) US lawmakers acknowledged persistent trade frictions with India but stressed that both sides remain committed to a long-term strategic and economic partnership that goes beyond short-term disputes over tariffs, visas, and market access.

US tightens line on Iran as talks continue

IANS | January 13, 2026 6:41 AM

Washington, Jan 13 (IANS) The White House said Monday that President Donald Trump is pursuing diplomatic engagement with Iran while keeping military options firmly on the table, as protests continue inside the country and back-channel communications signal a different tone from Tehran.