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India-US trade deal ‘pretty close’: What are Trump and Rubio signalling?

After more than a year of negotiations, US President Donald Trump says an India-US trade deal is “pretty close”, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio calls it “incredibly close”. Commerce Minister.

India-US trade deal is not imminent yet, says USTR Jamieson Greer

USTR Jamieson Greer says both sides have identified the sticking points and are working diligently towards an agreement, with another leaders' call likely soon

US AI accord: Tech companies to police AI amid calls for global regulations

The voluntary White House accord signed by Trump and major tech executives sets out four layers of AI safeguards, from internal controls to independent audits and board oversight

US suspends Cognizant’s new green card filings: What it means for workers

The US Labour Department has suspended Cognizant’s ability to file new PERM applications, adding uncertainty for employees seeking employer-sponsored green cards. Here’s what the move means for Indian

US 10-year yield nears 5%: Could it trigger a stock market correction?

The US 10-year Treasury yield is nearing the crucial 5% mark — a level one strategist says could trigger a major stock-market correction. With rising inflation fears

Why US sanctions could hit India’s basmati exports to Iran | West Asia war | Strait of Hormuz |Trump

The Trump administration’s “Operation Economic Outcast” is raising concerns for India’s basmati rice trade with Iran.

US caps foreign students stay at 4 years: What it means for Indian students | Trump | US visa

The US has ended the decades-old Duration of Status (D/S) policy for international students, replacing it with a fixed student visa period of up to four years.

AI or humans? What's driving the productivity boom in the US? | US Economy

Is AI really driving America's productivity boom? The data suggests the story is more complicated. In this video, Business Standard explains why US productivity has been rising.

Adani denies any deal linked to US criminal case dismissal in affidavit

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani has denied under oath that there was any promise, agreement or deal behind the US Department of Justice's move to dismiss a criminal indictment against him, saying, in a sworn affidavit, that he was unaware of any exchange connected to the decision. The affidavit was filed in response to a July 8 order by the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York asking Adani to state under oath whether he was aware of any promise, offer or agreement related to the dismissal of the indictment. Adani said he was not aware of "anything promised, offered, sought, received, agreed to, or accepted" by anyone in connection with the dismissal, and denied knowledge of any agreement involving an exchange of anything of value for dropping the criminal charges. The Justice Department had moved to dismiss charges filed in 2024 under the Biden administration, accusing Adani and seven others of participating in a scheme to pay about USD 250 million in bribes to .

US-Iran tensions flare up again: Is peace slipping away?

Just weeks after the US and Iran signed a ceasefire, fresh military strikes have pushed the agreement to the brink. The biggest flashpoint is the Strait of Hormuz,

Alibaba is fighting two battles in the US. Here’s why | Pentagon | Anthropic

Alibaba is facing pressure on two fronts in the US. The company has sued the Pentagon after being labelled a Chinese military-linked firm. At the same time, AI startup Anthropic has accused Alibaba

Why is the US publicly criticising Israel? | JD Vance | US-Iran peace deal | US-Israel ties | Trump

US Vice President JD Vance has sharply criticised Israeli critics of the US-Iran peace agreement while defending the deal.

Stock Market Close: Sensex gains 254 pts, Nifty ends at 24,168; PSU Bank, healthcare shares shine

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Thursday: The GIFT Nifty signalled a flat open for the benchmark Nifty50 index. Most Asian markets declined

Market Close: Sensex rises for 4th session, up 347 pts; Nifty ends at 24,086 ahead of FOMC decision

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Wednesday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap ended 0.52 per cent and 0.79 per cent higher, respectively

“We know what the game is...”: Watch EAM Jaishankar expose US double standards on Russian oil

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has staunchly defended New Delhi's strategic energy choices, highlighting the inherent contradictions in Western criticism over India's procurement of Russian

US tightens H-1B rules: Green Card process gets stricter, crackdown on low-wage hiring intensifies

The US is tightening its H-1B visa and Green Card processes, making immigration more selective.

"Iran is unbreakable": Iran's FM Araghchi sends strong message to US at Brics FM meet | Trump

FM Araghchi delivers Iran's statement at the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in India. He highlighted the importance of breaking Western hegemony and ensuring that international institutions remain

West Asia war: US extends ceasefire, keeps Iran port blockade | Strait of Hormuz | US-Iran war

The United States has extended its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan's request while awaiting a “unified proposal” from Tehran, even as it continues its blockade of Iranian ports.

'Great contributors to US': JD Vance praises his Indian-origin in-laws | H-1B visa | US Immigration

US Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday showered praise on his Indian-origin in-laws, saying they exemplify how immigrants have “enriched” the United States,

Trump warns Iran, says Tehran cannot 'blackmail' US over Strait of Hormuz

Earlier, the global hope for a stable energy corridor was short-lived as Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Saturday reimposed a strict naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz