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Indian missions in US in touch with students facing visa issues: MEA

Indian missions in the United States are in touch with Indian students facing issues relating to revocation of visas and extending possible support to them, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday. The comments by MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal came amid instances of Indian students in the US receiving communications from local authorities on possible revocation of their visas. "We are aware that several Indian students have received communication from the US government regarding their F-1 visa status, which happens to be the student visa," Jaiswal said at his weekly media briefing here. "We are looking into the matter. Our embassy and consulates, they are in touch with the students to provide support," he said. Jaiswal was responding to a question on several Indian students receiving communications from US authorities under the Donald Trump administration on possible revocation of their visas. According to reports, an Indian was among four students at Michigan .

US Vice President JD Vance, wife Usha Vance to visit India on April 21; what’s on the agenda?

US Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to visit India from April 21 to 24 as part of a two-nation tour that also includes Italy. He will be joined by his wife, Usha Vance, and their three children.

India to send delegation to US next week for key bilateral trade talks

An Indian official team is likely to visit Washington next week to iron out differences on certain issues before formally launching negotiations for the proposed India-US bilateral trade agreement (BTA), an official said. The visit, which comes within weeks of a high-level US team visiting India, indicates that the talks for the BTA are gaining momentum. India's chief negotiator, Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce Rajesh Agrawal is expected to lead the team for the first in-person talks between the two countries. The visit follows senior official-level talks held between the two countries last month here. Brendan Lynch, the Assistant US Trade Representative for South and Central Asia, was in India from March 25 to 29 for crucial trade discussions with Indian officials. "The Indian team may visit Washington by mid of next week. This is not the formal first round of talks between the two countries. They would like to iron out differences on certain issues before ...

US cotton exports to India rise on lower prices, tariff uncertainties

Exports to India from February to April jumped to 155,260 running bales, from 25,901 shipped during a year ago period

Trade deficit with China nears $100 bn in FY25 amid dumping concerns

Chinese imports rose by 11.5 per cent to $113.45 billion, while outbound shipments to the neighbouring country saw 14.5 per cent contraction to $14.2 billion

India could double US energy purchases this year to offset tariff threat

India's crude oil imports from the US hit a two-year high in April, with US market share tripling since February, as both nations work towards a trade deal to rationalise import tariffs

US is top trading partner of India in FY25; trade deficit with China widens

India's exports to the US grew by 11.6 per cent in 2024-25, rising to $86.51 billion, compared to $77.52 billion in 2023-24

India-US bilateral trade deal: In-person talks may begin by May-end

India is also looking at non-tariff barriers as well as tariff barriers in the agreement

Trump trade mayhem: India's options amid rising global uncertainty

In a fast-changing world, India's focus needs to be on pushing forward a broader, comprehensive trade and investment reform agenda

India and US just took the first big step toward a $500 bn trade goal

India and the US have finalised terms for the first phase of their trade deal, aiming to boost bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030 and deepen strategic economic ties

As shipments resume, US buyers want Indian sellers to split tariff cost

Exporters say production and shipping products in three months remain a challenge for tailor-made products

India needs 'nuclear energy renaissance', US ready to help: Holtec CEO

India needs a nuclear energy renaissance and the US is interested in helping the country develop a nuclear infrastructure as both nations have a vital shared interest in this area, Holtec CEO Dr Kris Singh has said, voicing optimism that things will move forward under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. India and the US have shared strategic interest in clean energy... Nuclear power should be a unifier and India should naturally take the lead there. For that, India needs to have an exportable technology, Singh told PTI in an exclusive interview at the sprawling Krishna P Singh Technology Campus in Camden, New Jersey. Holtec International is a diversified energy technology company recognised as the leading technology innovator in the field of carbon-free power generation, specifically commercial nuclear and solar energy. In September last year, Singh had met PM Modi here during the Prime Minister's visit for the UN General Assembly high-level session and they had discussed Holtec's plan to

EAM hails India-US counter-terror ties after Tahawwur Rana extradition

Earlier in the day, US Secretary of State Rubio confirmed the extradition of Tahawwur Hussain Rana to India, where he will face charges for his role in planning the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks

US Vice President Vance, NSA Waltz expected to visit India from Apr 21

US Vice President J D Vance and National Security Adviser Michael Waltz are expected to be in New Delhi on April 21, reflecting Washington's focus on its relationship with India amid concerns across the globe over President Donald Trump's policy on tariffs. Both the US vice president and national security advisor are likely to embark on separate visits to India from April 21, top sources told PTI on Friday night. Vance's visit is likely to be more of a private trip, even though it will have official components. Waltz's visit will be a purely business trip as he will hold wide-ranging talks with his Indian interlocutors on a range of key issues including the security situation in the Indo-Pacific, the sources said. Both Vance and Waltz are expected to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi before he travels to Saudi Arabia for a two-day visit from April 22. The visits of Vance and Waltz are taking place against the backdrop of Trump's policy on tariffs that triggered massive trade ...

India-US trade deal must address more on non-tariff barriers: SIA CEO

While tariff is important, the bilateral trade agreement between India and the US should focus more on non-tariff barriers, a top official of Semiconductor Industry Association said on Friday. India can have a higher share in the USD 600 billion semiconductor market if it plays the cards right, Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) President and CEO John Neuffer said during a panel discussion at Global Technology Summit organised by Carnegie India. "As we think about our bilateral future and our cooperation within the BTA (bilateral trade agreement), we shouldn't over-index on the tariff piece of it. There's no doubt about it, that's really important, but more emphasis needs to be given to the non-tariff barriers. That's been talked about in Washington quite a bit. There's customs problems, there's siting regulations that need to be streamlined," Neuffer said. India and the US are holding discussions for a bilateral trade agreement (BTA) to rationalise import taxes in the ...

India wants to seal US trade deal with an 'urgency' not seen before

During Modi's visit to the White House in February, India and the US had said that they plan to sign a trade deal by the fall of this year

US, EU trade talks moving forward with 'India first' approach: Piyush Goyal

Amid Trump's tariff threats looming across the world, Goyal further stated that India does not negotiate under pressure

'Nothing is just trade, it's personal', says EAM Jaishankar on trade war

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the world is heading towards a period of sharp competition and contestation, where the planning is going to be much harder for different countries

US tariffs on China could make some Indian products more competitive: GTRI

Imposition of steep 125 per cent tariffs on China by the US could help Indian products from sectors such as textiles, leather, engineering, and electronics become more competitive in America, think tank GTRI said on Friday. However, the benefits may be short-lived unless India proactively leverages this breathing space to strengthen its export ecosystem, streamline compliance processes, and enhance engagement with US buyers, the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said. It suggested that the government reintroduce interest equalisation scheme to help small firms with access to cheaper working capital credit and customs expediting shipments. The 90-day suspension of country-specific tariffs, as outlined in the new executive order, offers a small window of opportunity for Indian exporters, GTRI Founder Ajay Srivastava said. While Chinese goods now face steep tariffs of up to 125 per cent, imports from India will be subject to a flat 10 per cent additional duty, significantly lowe

Tahawwur Rana extradition: US says it supports India's pursuit of justice

Earlier, a spokesperson for the US Department of Justice also commented on Rana's extradition to India and noted that it is a crucial step in seeking justice for the victims of the heinous attacks