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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
TopicUnited States of America

Topic: United States of America

‘71% of H-1B visas go to India, 12% to China’ — what are the allegations & the controversy

These allegations only add to an already politically charged, anti-immigration sentiment. They could also reshape how the US government evaluates visa requests.

How much of Silicon Valley is built on Chinese AI?

Speculation has been stirring that low-cost, open-source Chinese AI models could lure users away from US offerings. It appears they are also winning over Silicon Valley.

How the Bagram airbase from the 1950s is geopolitically significant in the 21st century

Days after Trump lay claim to the Bagram base, Russia, China, Iran and Pakistan “firmly opposed the reestablishment of military bases in and around Afghanistan by the countries responsible for the current situation”.

ICC suspends USA Cricket after continued breaches of obligations as member

Despite the suspension, ICC decided that America's national teams will retain their right to participate in ICC events, including preparations for the LA 2028 Olympic Games.

War expanding? Trump says Kyiv can ‘win all of Ukraine’ back from Russia with NATO support

Trump has repeatedly expressed desire to end the war, but has previously said it’d likely involve Ukraine giving up some territory. Kyiv has consistently rejected this suggestion.

India, US resume trade talks as Washington trade diplomat Brendan Lynch arrives in Delhi

The trade talks, earlier scheduled from 25-29 August, were postponed just amidst Trump tariff attack on India. Lynch-led US team will meet India's chief negotiator Rajesh Agrawal.

‘You have no idea what you have unleashed,’ says Charlie Kirk’s widow in her first public statement

Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, died on Wednesday after he was shot at during an event in Utah Valley University.

India surpasses China in smartphone exports to US, ‘Make in India’ & ‘PLIs’ drive growth: Canalys report

The share of Made in India smartphones in US imports rose by 13% from last year to reach 44% in April-June 2025, while China's share dropped from 61% in 2024 to 25% this year.

Indian-origin Mathura Sridharan named Ohio’s new solicitor general, gets trolled for wearing bindi

Sridharan has been named Ohio's 12th solicitor general. She earned her law degree in 2018 from the New York University School of Law.

US restricts official stays at high-end hotels in Karachi over threat alert

"The U.S. Consulate General Karachi received a report of a threat directed at high-end hotels in Karachi," the State department said in a security alert.

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India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

American Stryker among options we’re looking at to bolster northern front, says Army chief Gen Dwivedi

ThePrint was first to report, on 1 February 2023, India & US were in talks for co-production of 8-wheel-drive infantry fighting vehicle developed by General Dynamics Land Systems.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.