US bars foreign nationals from small business loan access

IANS | March 10, 2026 9:09 AM

Washington, March 10 (IANS) The US Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced a new policy barring foreign nationals and non-citizens from accessing federally backed small business loans, saying the move is aimed at prioritising American entrepreneurs amid rising demand for capital.

Delaware courts Indian firms after Guv Matt Meyer's India visit

IANS | March 10, 2026 8:31 AM

Washington, March 10 (IANS) Delaware is seeking stronger economic ties with India following Governor Matt Meyer’s recent trade mission to New Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad, which opened new avenues for investment, clean energy collaboration, and research partnerships.

Trump defines victory, says Iran war may end soon

IANS | March 10, 2026 7:52 AM

Washington, March 10 (IANS) President Donald Trump said that the US campaign against Iran would end “very soon”, defining victory as the point at which Tehran no longer has the capacity to develop weapons that could threaten the United States, Israel, or its allies.