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TopicUnited States

Topic: United States

Amid Trump’s crackdown, FBI arrests Wisconsin judge for helping illegal immigrant avoid arrest

Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan is facing two charges for hindering and concealing the person from arrest.

IMF growth outlook is cautiously optimistic. It seems to leave out impact of larger disruptions in US

The growth projections for the US seem to be at odds with rising probability of recession put out by various agencies. Tariffs may weigh on US & China the most.

JD Vance’s 1st India visit: Talks with PM Modi on trade & defence on agenda on Day 1

A formal meeting between the US VP and the PM is scheduled for 6.30 pm Monday. Accompanied by his Indian-origin wife Usha Vance & their children, this marks Vance’s first trip to India.

California governor, attorney general file lawsuit challenging Trump’s tariffs

The lawsuit argues that Trump lacks the authority to unilaterally impose tariffs through International Economic Emergency Powers Act, creating immediate & irreparable harm to California.

Harvard may lose ability to enrol foreign students, says Trump administration

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem wrote to the university, demanding records of 'illegal and violent activities' of Harvard’s foreign student visa holders by 30 April.

Ukrainians in US asked to leave country, Dept of Homeland security chalks email to ‘error’

Dept of Homeland Security assured Ukrainians legally living in the US that parole program created after 2022 Russian invasion of that country had not been terminate & the terms of their parole remain unchanged.

‘Modi a friend, but India not treating us right’—What Trump said unveiling new tariff regime

Imposing a minimum of 10% baseline tariffs on all products entering US, & reciprocal tariffs on several countries, the US president said it was time to put ‘America first’.

Denmark PM to visit Greenland days after US VP Vance’s trip

Vance had received a frosty reception from authorities in Denmark & Greenland amid Trump's repeated expressions of interest in 'buying' the arctic island.

Israel cancels all tariffs on imports from largest trading partner & ally US

'The reduction in customs duties will, in effect, expand the US-Israel trade agreement and strengthen bilateral strategic relations,' the Israel govt said.

Trump hints at seeking third term despite Constitutional barriers

According to the 22nd amendment to the US Constitution, an individual cannot be elected more than twice to the office of President.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?