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Photo: State Deparment YouTube India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. — As President Donald Trump continues to engage more closely with Pakistan, a high-level diplomatic meeting took place on July 25 between Pakistan’s Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and US

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — With the fall academic term fast approaching and thousands of Indian students still struggling to secure U.S. visas, a group of 14 members of Congress has urged the State Department to take urgent corrective action

Photo:U.S. Customs and Border Protection/James Tourtellotte India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued a public reminder to lawful permanent residents to always carry proof of their immigration status, citing federal law that requires noncitizens to

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI — It was not publicly known earlier, but India lodged a private diplomatic protest after President Donald Trump hosted Pakistan's army chief General Asim Munir for lunch at the White House, according to senior Indian officials

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Amid intensifying global efforts to isolate Moscow over its war in Ukraine, India is facing mounting pressure from Western powers over its continued imports of Russian oil. Following fresh European Union sanctions on an Indian

NEW YORK, NY  (IANS)- President Donald Trump has claimed that his threat of a 10 percent tariff on BRICS members scared them off, asserting that "almost nobody showed up" for a subsequent meeting. This claim, however, stands in contrast to

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI– A US delegation is slated to visit India in August for the next round of negotiations concerning a proposed bilateral trade agreement, an official confirmed to the media on July 21. This upcoming visit follows the conclusion of the

NEW DELHI (IANS)- The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has criticized recent media reports on the Air India Ahmedabad crash as "premature and speculative." The NTSB is urging the media and public to await the final report from India's Aircraft

NEW DELHI (IANS)- President Donald Trump has stirred controversy with a startling claim that "five jets were shot down" in the recent armed confrontation between India and Pakistan following the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam area,

India-West Staff ReporterWASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States has designated The Resistance Front (TRF) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist, the US State Department announced on July 17. The designation links TRF directly to the

Visual: Via Center for Global Development India -West News Desk WASHINGTON D.C. – India is poised to face significant financial fallout from a newly implemented 1 percent tax on remittances—a key provision of President Donald Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” that is already drawing

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI — The U.S. Embassy in India has issued a strong advisory warning that foreign nationals who commit crimes such as assault, theft, or burglary in the United States risk having their visas revoked—and could be barred

NEW DELHI — A cockpit voice recording from the June 12 crash of an Air India Boeing 787 indicates that one of the pilots may have cut off fuel to the plane’s engines just after takeoff, according to a report

Photo: ANI India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on July 17 that 1,563 Indian nationals have been deported from the United States. This figure covers the period since January 20, 2025, when Donald Trump began his second term as

India-West News Desk SAN DIEGO, CA — A thundering splash into the Pacific Ocean early Monday morning marked the return of Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who made history as the first Indian astronaut to board the International Space

NEW YORK (IANS)- President Donald Trump on July 14 threatened to impose a 100 percent secondary tariff on countries that import oil, gas, and uranium from Russia. He stated he was “very unhappy” with Moscow’s intransigence in finding an end to the

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI- The United States Embassy in India announced on July 12 that visa holders who violate American laws or immigration regulations will face deportation, part of intensified enforcement measures under the Donald Trump administration. "US visa screening does

NEW DELHI (IANS)- Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is commencing his journey back to Earth July 14 from the International Space Station (ISS). Shukla's presence on the ISS marks him as the first Indian to board the orbital laboratory and the nation's second

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – Starting January 1, 2026, most non-immigrant visa applicants to the United States will face a significant increase in fees with the introduction of a new $250 "Visa Integrity Fee" under legislation signed by President Donald Trump. The

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — The number of U.S. student visas issued to Indian nationals has dropped sharply in recent months, hitting its lowest level for the March–May period since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to newly released U.S. State Department

WASHINGTON, DC (IANS) - After Secretary of State Marco Rubio reasserted President Donald Trump's claim that he brokered an end to the conflict between India and Pakistan, State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said that denying that is just "an opinion." "We

WASHINGTON, D.C. (ANI)- President Donald Trump announced on July 7 night that the United States is close to finalizing a trade deal with India, even as his administration unveiled new tariffs set to take effect on August 1 against 14

WASHINGTON, D.C. (IANS)- External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met with intelligence officials, FBI Director Kash Patel and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, on July 2 here Following his meeting with Gabbard, Jaishankar posted on X that they had a "good exchange on

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar at the Pentagon on July 1, reaffirming the strategic depth of the India-US defense partnership. He also held separate talks with Defense Minister

NEW YORK, NY (IANS)- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has directly refuted claims made President Donald Trump regarding the ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Speaking on June 30, Jaishankar provided a firsthand account of the interactions, asserting that trade was not used

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC— India, the world’s top recipient of international remittances, is closely tracking a U.S. tax reform bill that could significantly affect its vital inflow of foreign money. In a key development, the updated draft of the "One

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — Indian trade officials have extended their stay in Washington in a last-ditch effort to bridge gaps in ongoing negotiations with the United States, as a July 9 deadline looms for higher U.S. tariffs, Bloomberg reported,

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON,  D.C. — The U.S. Department of State has reissued a Level 2 travel advisory for India, urging American citizens to exercise increased caution due to what it described as rising incidents of violent crime, sexual assault, and

India-west News Desk NEW DELHI - In what can only be described as a dramatic diplomatic about-face, Pakistan on June 22 condemned the very man it had decided to nominate for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize just a day earlier: Donald

WASHINGTON D.C. (IANS)-  Bangladesh’s interim National Security Advisor Khalilur Rahman met with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau on June 18, just as former President Donald Trump hosted Pakistani Army Chief General Asim Munir at the White House—raising eyebrows in

NEW DELHI (IANS) — Air India has announced a temporary reduction in its long-haul flight operations to the United States, citing a mix of enhanced safety procedures and extended flight durations due to airspace restrictions in the Middle East. Starting June 21

MUMBAI (IANS)- Five-time NBA champion Derek Fisher and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Gary Payton were among the key figures at the first-ever NBA House event held in India. The two-day program took place on June 7–8, at Mumbai’s Dome, SVP

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - In an unprecedented and politically charged move, President Donald Trump hosted Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir for lunch at the White House on June 18, a meeting that underscored Trump’s direct outreach to Pakistan’s

WASHINGTON, DC (IANS) - The US Department of State has announced that it will resume processing of the visa applications for foreign students with a condition that requires applicants to make their social media accounts public for government review. "Under new

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI— Canada’s intelligence agency has, for the first time, officially acknowledged that Khalistani extremists are operating from Canadian soil — even as the same report accuses India of foreign interference and links it to the killing of

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI –  Just hours after a phone call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former U.S. President Donald Trump once again declared that he had personally "stopped the war" between India and Pakistan—this time before going into a

NEW DELHI (IANS) - Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced on June 18 that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump, conveyed a firm warning: any terrorist attack traced to Pakistan would be viewed by India

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — A nation better known for its Gross National Happiness than global threats has landed on the United States’ “red list” of countries facing an absolute travel ban — and no one quite knows why. Bhutan’s inclusion

India-West News Desk KANANASKIS – Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a productive visit to Canada on June 17, where he participated in the G7 Summit and held several high-level bilateral meetings, including a significant discussion with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney

India-West News Desk AHMEDABAD - In the wake of the devastating Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, U.S. aviation safety officials have joined the ongoing investigation into the disaster that claimed at least 271 lives. Officials from the U.S. National Transportation Safety

WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald Trump said on June 15 he believes he can bring about a peace deal between Iran and Israel. He compared this to his past claim that he ended a conflict between India and Pakistan. His comments

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. - Pakistan's Army Chief, General Syed Asim Munir, has been invited to the United States to attend the US Army's 250th anniversary celebrations on June 14 according to some media reports.  General Munir, recently promoted to Field Marshal,

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON D.C. - The United States government and aviation industry have extended sympathy and support following the devastating crash of Air India flight AI-171 in Ahmedabad on June 12. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, carrying an estimated 242 passengers,

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC -  The National Transportation Safety Board has said it will dispatch a team of American investigators to India to assist with the inquiry into the Air India Boeing 787 crash that occurred in Ahmedabad earlier today. The NTSB

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON D.C. – President Donald Trump’s nominee for a pivotal diplomatic role in South Asia, Paul Kapur, emphasized the mutual goals shared by the United States and India, particularly in ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific region free

WASHINGTON, DC (IANS) - The U.S. State Department has reignited the controversial claim of President Donald Trump’s interest in mediating the Kashmir dispute, drawing a sharp contrast with India’s consistent opposition to third-party involvement. Responding to a reporter’s question during a regular press briefing

Photo: @Space_Station India-West News Desk HOUSTON, TX- The Axiom-4 space mission, which includes Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, has been rescheduled. Its launch is now set for June 11. The mission was initially planned for an earlier date, but the delay is

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - In a high-level diplomatic engagement, Vice President J.D. Vance met with an Indian All-Party Parliamentary Delegation led by Shashi Tharoor on June 5, where the two sides held what was described as an “excellent meeting”

Photo: The delegation with Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) WASHINGTON, DC, (ANI)- An all-party Indian parliamentary delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor met bipartisan members of the US Congress on June 4, securing robust support for India’s position on the recent

Photo: X WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Deputy National Security Advisor (NSA) Pavan Kapoor engaged in discussions here, reaffirming the robust India-US partnership across defense, technology, and trade. Misri's three-day visit, concluding may 30, has focused on advancing bilateral