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President Donald Trump urged Congress to swiftly pass a spending bill to end a three-day government shutdown, warning against changes as lawmakers remain divided over funding, immigration policy and Democratic objections.
EEPC India welcomed the US–India trade deal announced by President Trump, highlighting that the reduction of reciprocal tariffs to 18% could significantly boost Indian engineering exports and strengthen global trade prospects.
Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar welcomed the US–India trade deal following PM Modi’s call with President Trump, highlighting job creation, growth, innovation, and strengthened strategic and technological ties between the two economies.
Balochistan was rocked by coordinated BLA attacks across multiple cities, killing security personnel. Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti broke down on camera and vowed retaliation as security operations continued.
US intelligence assessments suggest the purge was triggered not just by political disloyalty but by alarming operational failures that threaten China’s nuclear deterrent and long-term military ambitions.
India and the US reached a trade deal, cutting tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent. This makes India the lowest-tariff emerging market, ending months of trade standoff.
India-US trade deal: The announcements were made by US President Donald Trump following a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and what he described as the sealing of a trade deal between the two countries.
The timeline tracks US tariffs on Indian goods under President Trump, from initial 26 per cent duties to a peak of 50 per cent, culminating in a new trade deal reducing tariffs to 18 per cent.
India-US trade deal: Responding to a query on the 25 percent punitive levy imposed on India for purchasing Russian oil, Gor confirmed that the charge would no longer apply under the new agreement.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed President Donald Trump’s announcement of a new India–US trade deal, cutting tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent and signalling deeper economic and strategic cooperation.
US Ambassador Sergio Gor hails India-US trade deal cutting tariffs to 18% as a “new era of India-US relations.”
Trump announced a sweeping US-India trade deal cutting reciprocal tariffs to 18%, eliminating barriers, boosting $500 billion in American purchases, and deepening strategic cooperation with Prime Minister Modi.
India-US trade deal: In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the decision was taken out of friendship and respect for Prime Minister Modi and at his request.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump spoke for the first time this year, US envoy Sergio Gor confirmed.
Trump shares magazine cover with Modi and calls India Gate a “beautiful triumphal arch,” while expressing confidence in a “good trade deal” with India.
Trump shares India Gate photo as he pushes plans for a towering 250-foot Independence Arch in Washington DC.
Acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair’s name appears in the Jeffrey Epstein files only in a single 2009 social email, with no allegations, connections, or evidence linking her or her family to Epstein’s crimes.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has instructed the start of nuclear negotiations with the United States, while Trump hopes for a deal to avert military action, as tensions escalate following deadly protests in Iran.
A Bangladesh court sentenced deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to 10 years’ imprisonment in two corruption cases over alleged irregularities in government housing plot allocations, with several relatives also convicted.
China criticised the Grammy award to the Dalai Lama, reiterating its separatism allegations and calling the Tibetan spiritual leader a “political exile.”
A sweeping BLA offensive under Operation Herof Phase II has triggered one of the deadliest escalations in Balochistan in years, exposing deep security gaps, conflicting casualty claims, and a strategic shift with women fighters taking centre stage.
The latest Epstein Files release reveals new emails about Pakistani Shalwar-Kurta, references to a possible Indian victim, and fresh details about the convicted sex offender’s global network and high-profile connections.
Fresh scrutiny over historic links to Jeffrey Epstein prompts the former cabinet minister to step down amid renewed public and political pressure.
Social media exchange sparks debate on workplace bias after New York developer defends Indian colleagues.
Controversial remarks by hiring manager at state owned insurer ignite debate over workplace culture and education bias.
Newly unsealed material includes a 2013 exchange in which Jeffrey Epstein wrote to Elon Musk ahead of a New York visit.
In a significant escalation, the BLA openly acknowledged deploying women suicide attackers. Among those killed was Asifa Mengal, identified as a member of the Majeed Brigade.
Restoration of angel painting at Italian church prompts investigation and online debate over perceived likeness to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
The death of a Minneapolis nurse at the hands of federal agents shifted public opinion in ways earlier cases did not.
A relatively small part of eastern Ukraine is now carrying the weight of an entire war.
$500 million deal involving Emirati royal Sheikh Tahnoon raises fresh questions over foreign ties and potential conflicts.
Black tie evening at the Alfalfa Club offers sharp humour, awkward pauses and a glimpse of a presidency defined by contrast.
Chief Brian O’Hara says fragile progress after George Floyd’s murder could be tested by renewed federal immigration crackdowns.
The win placed him ahead of a diverse field that included Trevor Noah, Ketanji Brown Jackson, Kathy Garver, and Fab Morvan of Milli Vanilli.
For New Delhi, the deal is a strategic breakthrough that aligns trade with geopolitics. For Islamabad and Dhaka, it threatens to dismantle decades of hard-won advantage built on special trade regimes rather than competitiveness.
H-1B Visa News: The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services said it plans to notify selected registrants by March 31, with results delivered through the online accounts of employers and their representatives.
While the documents reveal disturbing behaviour, questionable judgment, and close contact with influential individuals even after Epstein’s 2008 conviction, the files themselves do not automatically establish criminal guilt for those named.
The Kospi tumbled as much as 5.6%, the most since November, and a slide in futures triggered a halt in program trading on the benchmark index
Under Asim Munir, Pakistan has doubled down on force while refusing to confront the roots of unrest, leaving Balochistan trapped in a cycle of violence that its own rulers appear unable or unwilling to break.
Videos circulating on social media showed a group of residents gathered outside the mansion, shouting “shame” through a megaphone and accusing Mamdani of betraying their trust.
Fighters of the Baloch Liberation Army announced the launch of “Operation Herof 2.0” on Saturday, targeting Pakistani military and security installations across the province.
Warsh has repeatedly and loudly blasted his old colleagues over the years for letting the bank’s assets balloon, prompting speculation in markets that he could move quickly to have them drawn down
The photographs reportedly show Princess Beatrice during a climb of Mont Blanc, while Princess Eugenie is seen taking part in a charity cycling event.
BYD shares fell as much as 5.1% in early trading — the most in three months — after reporting sales fell 30% last month from a year earlier
Among the records is an October 21, 2009, email from publicist Peggy Siegal describing an afterparty at Maxwell’s Manhattan townhouse following the screening of Nair’s 2009 film Amelia, starring Hilary Swank and Richard Gere.
The remarks came as Trump also struck a comparatively conciliatory tone on Iran, suggesting that Tehran was “talking to” Washington even as the US continued to deploy military assets in the region.
Blanche downplayed expectations of new prosecutions, arguing that disturbing material alone does not automatically translate into criminal cases.
The institution has faced criticism since Trump appointed himself chairman, pushed to change its artistic direction and supported adding his name to the centre.
Donald Trump’s comments came as Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei issued stark warnings against any US military action.
