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In phone call, PM Modi, US Prez Trump resolve to work towards partnership
Modi and Trump exchanged views on global issues, including the situation in West Asia and Ukraine, and reiterated their commitment to work together for promoting global peace, prosperity and security
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New updates: PM Modi speaks to US president Donald Trump over phone
Latest news updates: Catch all the major news updates from around the world
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Trump to end DEI, bring back troops who refused Covid vax: US defence secy
Hegseth's nomination was divisive, as the military's top job has historically gone to candidates with deep experience running large organizations and who enjoy broad bipartisan support
 "Trump to end DEI, bring back troops who refused Covid vax: US defence secy")
Monday blues for stock markets! Reasons why Sensex, Nifty are falling today
Why are markets falling: A sustained selling by foreign investors, a falling rupee, weak December quarter results, Budget nervousness, China's DeepSeek, and Trump's tariff war is hurting the sentiment
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DOGE is hiring: Elon Musk has a job offer for 'world-class talent'
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is looking to fill roles, including positions for software engineers, InfoSec engineers, HR professionals, and financial analysts for Washington DC
 "DOGE is hiring: Elon Musk has a job offer for 'world-class talent'")
Intel sharing by US, allies saved lives, but Trump could test those ties
Information flew across the Atlantic from US spy agencies to Nato and Western partners showing that Russia was poised to launch the biggest attack on a European country since World War II
 "Intel sharing by US, allies saved lives, but Trump could test those ties")
Now hiring: Musk's govt efficiency dept sets up site to recruit full-time
The site appeared to go live on Sunday afternoon, days after President Donald Trump took office and signed an executive order officially creating the organisation
 "Now hiring: Musk's govt efficiency dept sets up site to recruit full-time")
US officials visit gurudwaras in New York, sparking Sikh community outrage
The Trump administration's decision to revoke protections for sensitive areas has drawn criticism from Sikh organisations, who see it as a threat to their faith's sanctity
 "US officials visit gurudwaras in New York, sparking Sikh community outrage")
Oil falls as Donald Trump reiterates call for Opec to reduce prices
Opec and its allies including Russia have yet to react to Trump's call, with Opec+ delegates pointing to a plan already in place to start raising oil output from April
 "Oil falls as Donald Trump reiterates call for Opec to reduce prices")
Trump ramps up immigration raids; VP Vance, Border Czar back tough stance
The Trump administration has intensified immigration raids, with VP Vance and Border Czar Homan defending the inclusion of schools and churches in targeted operations despite criticism
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Trump pauses all US foreign aid for 90 days; orders review; NGOs decry move
Donald Trump's directive, which halts all non-military foreign assistance for 90 days pending a review, has sparked widespread concern among humanitarian organisations
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Trump's second week tests his hold over Congress for agenda, cabinet picks
Facing him this week are talks to shape his tax and immigration bills and getting more cabinet nominees confirmed in the Senate
 "Trump's second week tests his hold over Congress for agenda, cabinet picks")
Palestinian president condemns Trump's suggestion to 'clean out' Gaza Strip
Our people will not leave, the statement said. We warn of the repercussions of such a dangerous Israeli policy that contributes to severing the ties of the Gaza Strip
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Trump's Gaza refugee idea falls flat with Jordan and confounds Senate ally
Jordan already is home to more than 2 mn Palestinian refugees. Egypt has warned of the security implications of transferring large numbers of Palestinians to Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, bordering Gaza
 "Trump's Gaza refugee idea falls flat with Jordan and confounds Senate ally")
Trump should rethink revoking ex-officials' security details: Tom Cotton
Tom Cotton, the chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said a president needs to keep qualified individuals interested in serving White House and that may sometimes require enhanced security
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Perplexity AI's new bid for TikTok parent firm could give US govt 50% stake
The proposal, submitted last week, is a revision of a prior plan the artificial intelligence startup had presented to TikTok's parent ByteDance on Jan 18
 "Perplexity AI's new bid for TikTok parent firm could give US govt 50% stake")
Opportunity, risks for India in Quad's Trump card to counter China
Grouping's first meeting under new US President reaffirms its commitment to Indo-Pacific security, though experts flag concerns, writes Bhaswar Kumar
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Donald Trump administration explores TikTok deal with Oracle, Microsoft
Earlier, Trump had expressed openness to Tesla CEO Elon Musk or Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison acquiring the Chinese social media platform
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Will soon speak to Putin and help in settling war in Ukraine, says Trump
Trump's comments came a day after Putin said Russia is ready for talks with the US on a broad range of issues
US President Trump wants Egypt, Jordan to take in Palestinians from Gaza
''I'd rather get involved with some of the Arab nations, and build housing in a different location, where they can maybe live in peace for a change," Trump said