The Trump administration has introduced sweeping new rules mandating social-media-public access, deeper work-history scrutiny, and censorship-related vetting for H-1B and H-4 visa applicants. Indian tech workers face unprecedented screening under the tightened immigration framework.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s virtual participation at the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur highlights India’s cautious diplomatic balancing act amid strained ties with the US and President Donald Trump’s renewed Asia focus.
Indian-American scholar S. Paul Kapur has been confirmed as the US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs. Learn about his journey, expertise in South Asian security, and views on India-Pakistan relations.
Donald Trump has shifted his tariff war, sparing India after months of criticism and targeting China with threats of 50–100% duties for its Russian oil purchases. The recalibration reflects Washington’s need to keep India from aligning further with Moscow and Beijing, while pressuring China as the key enabler of Vladimir Putin.
Donald Trump signaled a softer stance on imposing secondary tariffs on India and China for buying Russian oil after his Alaska summit with Vladimir Putin. Here’s what he said and what it means for US-India-China trade relations.
Trump hits India with a 50% tariff over Russian oil ties, straining US-India relations. Experts cite diplomatic snubs and failed trade talks as deeper causes.