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Indian gifts received by US
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From Pashmina shawl to silver train set, why is US releasing a list of Indian gifts received so far?

The US State Department has disclosed gifts received by American leaders from Indian officials, including Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, detailing their estimated value, handling, and transfer to federal archives under US law.

Scott Bessent EU criticism
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Scott Bessent slams EU over India trade pact, calls Europe 'very disappointing' on Russia oil stance

The United States has sharply criticized the European Union for moving ahead with a sweeping free trade agreement with India while refusing to back US tariffs over India’s Russian oil purchases, accusing Europe of putting commerce ahead of Ukraine.

Mark Warner
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Senator Mark Warner downplays Trump’s personal role in defusing India-Pakistan tensions

The US dollar is slipping deeper into bear market territory, with economists and investors warning that while a weaker currency can boost exports, it also threatens market confidence amid inflation pressures, high debt levels, and shifting global capital flows.

Trump India EU trade deal reaction
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Trump administration reacts to India-EU trade deal: "India comes out on top on this"

The Trump administration said India emerged as the main winner in its landmark trade deal with the European Union, arguing the agreement gives New Delhi greater market access, mobility benefits, and new opportunities as global trade patterns shift away from the US.

Ajay Banga, Marco Rubio named to Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza redevelopment
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Ajay Banga, Marco Rubio named to Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza redevelopment

World Bank President Ajay Banga and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio are among senior global leaders appointed to a new White House-backed Board of Peace, tasked with guiding Gaza’s postwar stabilization, reconstruction, and long-term economic revival.

US Suspends Immigrant Visas from 75 Nations
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US halts immigrant visas from 75 'high-risk' countries over welfare concerns

The Trump administration has announced a temporary halt on immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 'high-risk' countries, including Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Iran, citing concerns over immigrants relying on public benefits. Tourists, work, and other temporary visas remain unaffected.

FBI notes expose Epstein’s grim demands for underage girls
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FBI notes detail Epstein’s demands in procuring underage girls, DOJ files reveal

Newly released, heavily redacted Justice Department documents include FBI notes from a 2019 interview that outline Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged instructions for recruiting underage girls, shedding further light on his abuse network and its international reach.

India makes 'final' trade offer to US amid opposition outcry over Pax Silica exclusion
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India makes 'final' trade offer to US amid opposition outcry over Pax Silica exclusion

India has submitted what it calls a 'final' trade offer to the US to ease punitive tariffs, even as Washington excludes India from Pax Silica, a US-led coalition aimed at securing critical mineral and AI supply chains.

US lawmakers say Trump’s H-1B fees and tariffs hurt US firms
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Indian American lawmakers warn Trump’s H1B fee hikes and India tariffs are hurting American companies

At a congressional hearing, US lawmakers criticized President Trump’s 50 per cent tariffs on India and increased H1B visa fees, arguing the measures harm American businesses, weaken people-to-people ties, and undermine the foundations of the US-India strategic partnership.

Indian Americans emerge as key pillars of US–India relations
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Indian-Americans emerge as crucial pillars of US-India ties amid sharp critique of visa and trade policies

A US Congressional hearing underscored the immense economic and strategic value Indian Americans bring to the United States, even as lawmakers warned that new visa fees, restrictive immigration policies, and heightened tariffs threaten to undermine decades of bilateral goodwill and cooperation.