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A potential thaw in US-India trade ties may be on the horizon. Washington has hinted it could ease a significant portion of the steep tariffs imposed on Indian goods. The indication comes amid claims from the US Treasury Secretary that India has sharply reduced its purchases of Russian crude oil. He said the shift could […]
A script straight out of Alfred Hitchcock’s crime thrillers. It all starts with a pop-up warning on a computer. The setting, a peaceful Berkshire County home. It startles the 75-year-old man, the recipient of the warning. He is asked to make a quick call. It sets in motion a carefully controlled scheme involving false authority, secret passcodes and boxes […]
For many Gujaratis, the US remains the ultimate destination. The pull is just too relentless. And for some, desperation for the US outweighs risks. More often than not, they cross into criminal territories. Another episode of an uncompromising will to go to the US (even if it means getting off-side with the rules) has surfaced. The city crime branch has registered […]
A sharp contraction in legal immigration to the US is looming. Under Donald Trump’s administration, the numbers could plunge steeply. A recent Forbes report, alluded to by a financial web portal, warns of a decline ranging from 33% to 50% over four years. The central mechanism is simple. Make it far harder for Americans to […]
India can’t and won’t bend to global pressure where its foreign policy is concerned. This belief was on full display at the World Economic Forum in Davos where global discussions on sanctions and energy security were held. Most nations align their policies closely with allies. But India charts its own course. Parag Khanna, founder and […]
In the mind’s eye, one can visualise the evening routines in Dhaka that have begun to change. Security briefings now shape daily life inside diplomatic compounds. And that familiar unease that is growing as Bangladesh heads towards elections. Meanwhile, India is doing what is expected. India has decided to withdraw the families and dependents of its […]
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro has triggered another diplomatic and political storm by questioning why American resources are being used to power artificial intelligence services for users overseas, particularly in India. In an interview with former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon on Real America Voice, Navarro claimed that AI platforms such as ChatGPT […]
She crossed the border as a pilgrim and found comfort in another man. Now, in a viral audio clip, she has made an appeal to be brought home. That’s the saga of Sarabjeet Kaur, an Indian woman who travelled to Pakistan. In an audio clip that has gone viral, she claimed she crossed the border […]
What began as a routine lunch break for an Indian doctoral student in the US spiralled into a legal battle that ended with a Rs. 1.81 crore (USD 200,000) settlement, Master’s degrees, and a permanent exit from the American academic system. In September 2023, Aditya Prakash, then a PhD scholar in the Anthropology Department at […]
Strong anti-India sentiment towards professionals and businesses in the US has followed recent changes to the skilled-worker visa regime. Reports have been emerging of targeted abuse at Indian professionals in the US. Experts cited by a reputed media house linked the trend to policy revisions introduced by the Donald Trump administration in September that reshaped the […]
India’s engagement with key global players took centre stage as Washington and Berlin signalled deeper cooperation across defence, trade, technology and geopolitics. The development is a reminder, if at all one was needed, of New Delhi’s role in shaping high-level diplomatic and economic outcomes. According to a report published by a national daily, the US embassy struck […]
Hours after Washington found flattering adjectives for New Delhi, the bill arrived. US President Donald Trump, never one to miss a crisis without billing someone else, announced a fresh 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran. In short, India, one of Tehran’s top five trading partners, stands at the receiving end yet again. According to […]
A federal investigation into immigration violations in the United States has exposed a web of unlawful employment, financial support and marriage fraud involving two men originally from Gujarat, culminating in convictions and prison sentences. At the centre of the case is Rajesh Patel, 51, a businessman based in Ronceverte, West Virginia, who has been handed […]
An Indian national living in Canada has reported an alleged extortion attempt after his residence in Brampton came under gunfire while his family was inside. According to the media in Canada, the man, who migrated to Canada three years ago and operates an immigration and education consultancy, has chosen to remain anonymous citing security concerns. […]
The humble Bihari samosa has taken the streets of London by storm, thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen of a Gujarati family. Bihari Samosa Ghantawala, a brand that started as a small stall in Gujarat, has become an international sensation, drawing long lines and global attention for its delicious samosas and unique street-style […]
If you are an H-1B or H-4 visa holder in India, the past few weeks may have felt like waiting for a train that never shows up. Social media checks, introduced on December 15, have turned travel plans into a guessing game. Immigration experts say phones of visa aspirants have been ringing non-stop, with people […]
If you plan to visit the US on a B1/B2 visitor visa, there is a caveat. The tour shouldn’t be anything more beyond innocent meetings, sightseeing or meeting your family. The consequences of misuse of a US visa could be dire, the US Consulate General in Mumbai has warned. The Consulate advisory for B1/B2 visa holders […]
Bangladesh police have arrested the prime suspect in the brutal lynching of Hindu garment factory worker Dipu Das, a killing that drew international outrage and renewed attention to attacks on minorities in the country. Authorities say the accused, former teacher Yasin Arafat, played a central role in organising and leading the mob that killed Das […]
As diplomacy over the war in Ukraine unfolds in Washington, a fresh push is emerging to tighten the screws on Russia’s global energy trade. US President Donald Trump has backed a bill that would impose sanctions on countries buying Russian oil, including China and India, a senior Republican senator said. Lindsey Graham, a senator from […]
A Hindu man lost his life in Bangladesh after jumping into a water body while trying to escape a group of people who were allegedly chasing him on suspicion of theft, police officials confirmed on Wednesday. The incident occurred in Naogaon district. The deceased has been identified as Mithun Sarkar, according to media reports. Naogaon […]
