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Trump administration halts federal funding for US EV charger expansion
Elon Musk, who heads Trump's government efficiency team, is also chief executive officer of Tesla Inc., which has the largest EV charger network in the US
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Up to 487 presumed citizens with removal order with US authorities: Govt
The foreign secretary's remarks at a special briefing ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's planned visit to the US came amid an uproar over the recent deportation of 104 illegal Indian immigrants
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PM Modi to meet President Trump on two-day working visit to US from Feb 12
Addressing a press conference, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said Modi's visit will give further impetus and direction to India-US bilateral relationship
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US deported 15,756 illegal immigrants in 15 years: What data reveals
According to data shared by Jaishankar, the highest number of deportations occurred in 2019, when 2,042 Indians were sent back
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Musk warns AI and drones will dominate future wars. Here's why it matters
Musk also emphasised the need for the US to accelerate domestic drone production, warning that countries often prepare for past wars rather than future ones
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Here's how much the US spent to send illegal Indian immigrants back home
A US Air Force cargo plane landed in Amritsar on Wednesday with 104 Indian nationals deported for illegal entry, marking the first known use of military aircraft for such deportations
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US aid cut tests rights groups, independent media from Russia, Belarus
Some Russian organisations said they'll still operate but will cut expenses and possibly plans, adding they knew of others in bigger jeopardy
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US Court extends deadline for federal workers to accept resignation offer
The new deadline is now Monday, following a lawsuit filed by several federal unions, including AFGE and AFSCME
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Over 15,700 illegal Indian immigrants deported by US since 2009: Jaishankar
A US military aircraft with 104 illegal Indian immigrants arrived in Amritsar on Wednesday, marking the first batch deported under Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration
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Donald Trump meets Japan's PM Shigeru Ishiba as China trade tensions loom
Trump put a 10 per cent tariff on all imports from China in what he called an opening salvo in a clash between the world's two largest economies
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Trump orders USAID staff cut from 10,000 to 300, global aid in limbo
Trump's USAID overhaul slashes staff from 10,000 to 300, risking global aid as critics warn mass layoffs will disrupt life-saving programs worldwide
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Trump suggests US control of Gaza, calls it a 'most spectacular' project
Trump proposes US control of Gaza as the 'most spectacular' project, while Israel drafts plans for Palestinian departures amid divided global reactions
Donald Trump meets US Steel CEO to discuss deal with Nippon Steel
A $14.9 billion bid for US Steel by Nippon Steel was blocked last month by former President Joe Biden
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US judge says Trump ignored rule of law to curb birthright citizenship
There was applause in the courtroom after US District Judge John Coughenour extended an order he had issued two weeks ago temporarily blocking Trump's order from being implemented
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Republicans say they are nearing deal on Trump's tax cuts, divided on cost
Republicans, who hold narrow majorities in the House of Representatives and Senate, have spent weeks trying to agree on a plan to cover the cost of extending the tax cuts
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Bank of Canada Guv says Trump's tariffs threat already having an impact
Bank of Canada said last month the threat of tariffs was making economic projections difficult, but cautioned that a 25 per cent tariff could cause major economic damage
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Changing policies: All that Trump has done to remake US govt so far
The moves include offering buyouts to most government workers, dismissing or reassigning hundreds of officials, removing agency watchdogs among others
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Traffickers are sole beneficiaries of mass migration, says US State Dept
The Trump Administration is focused on stopping illegal migration and protecting both our borders and citizens
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Trump's Gaza ownership plan shocks the world but finds support in Israel
Even if Trump disregards international law, it's crucial to remind Israelis that the forced expulsion or transfer of civilians violates international humanitarian law
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Justice dept ends task force aimed at seizing Russian oligarchs' assets
The US government in the run-up to the 2024 presidential election aggressively moved to disrupt propaganda campaigns by Russia, which officials have assessed had a preference for Trump
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