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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicUnited States

Topic: United States

Sexual abuse convict among six Indians held in month-long US immigration crackdown

The operation 'targeted criminal aliens, public safety threats, and individuals who have violated immigration laws'.

US says no change in processing of H-1B visas ahead of the 2+2 dialogue with India

In the Rajya Sabha last month, foreign minister Sushma Swaraj had said that India would humbly raise the issue of visas at 2+2 dialogue with America.

Trump shows interest in private firm’s idea of privatising the war in Afghanistan

Profit making motives will subsume national strategic objectives if the Afghanistan war and the US fighting forces are privatised.

2+2 dialogue a ‘major opportunity’ to work on diplomatic, security issues with India: US

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defence Secretary James Mattis are travelling to New Delhi for the 2+2 dialogue with their Indian counterparts.

No, coffee doesn’t need a cancer warning, US FDA says

Research by international bodies like WHO and others have confirmed its non-carcinogenic nature and reduced risks of heart diseases, type 2 diabetes.

Rupee plunges to all-time low of Rs 70.52 against dollar

Higher crude oil prices and dollar's strength against few overseas currencies has kept the rupee under pressure.

Temporary suspension of premium processing of H1-B visas extended by the United States

The suspension by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is expected to last until 19 February next year.

China may look to India for supplies amid trade war with US

India draws list of more than 40 export products to replace or capture the US trade market share with China.

China successfully tests first hypersonic aircraft that can carry nuclear warheads

The Xingkong-2 or Starry Sky-2, was launched in Northwest China. US, Russia have been carrying out similar experiments.

Coming soon to China pharmacies, breakthrough drugs sold nowhere else

The nation's rapidly aging population with significant unmet medical needs has made it a big draw for global pharma. 

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.