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Very big deal coming: Trump
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Just as an Indian delegation reached Washington to resume discussions on a bilateral trade agreement with the Americans, US President Donald Trump said a “very big deal” with India was coming. “We […]

US resumes visas for foreign students; Demands access to social media accounts
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The US State Department said on Wednesday, June 18, it is restarting the suspended process for foreigners applying for student visas but all applicants will now be required to unlock their social […]


Judge puts temporary hold on Trump’s latest ban on Harvard’s foreign students
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): A federal judge has temporarily blocked a proclamation by President Donald Trump that banned foreign students from entering the U.S. to attend Harvard University. Trump’s proclamation was the latest attempt by his […]


Dollar rebounds as US seeks to ease tensions over Fed, China trade
The U.S. dollar staged a rebound against its major peers on Wednesday on hopes of de-escalating trade tensions and as President Donald Trump backed away from threats to fire the head of the Federal Reserve, […]

US restoring legal status of hundreds of students after abruptly revoking visas
Sudden policy reversal brings relief though some students already lost jobs or left country due to deportation risk SAN FRANCISCO (TIP): The US government is restoring the legal status of hundreds of international students after […]

H-1B visa initial registration period to commence on March 7 and close on March 24
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The initial registration period for the H-1B visas, the most sought-after by Indian IT professionals, for fiscal 2026 will commence on March 7 and close on March 24, a federal agency has […]


Landmark events that made headlines in 2024
From national politics and international affairs to environmental concerns and advances in science and technology, here are the top issues that captured everyone’s attention this year The year 2024 has been a whirlwind of significant […]



Putin invites Modi for talks at BRICS
In a boost to peace efforts in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Indian National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval met Russian President Vladimir Putin today and conveyed details of the discussions between India and Ukraine on possible […]



President meets with Democratic governors for ‘candid’ talks as he seeks to reassure his party and the public
Governors admit worries but rally behind Biden : ‘We have his back’ WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): A group of leading Democratic governors offered words of support for Joe Biden on Wednesday as pressure mounted on the […]



A first: US company lands craft on moon
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): A private American company has scripted history by landing the first commercial spacecraft on the Moon as well as the first US vehicle on the Earth’s only natural satellite in more than […]

Four survivors in Russian air ambulance crash in Afghanistan, fate of 2 others unknown
NEW DELHI (TIP): Four people survived and two are unaccounted for after a Russian plane crashed in mountainous northeastern Afghanistan, the air transport agency Rosaviatsia said. The Falcon 10 business jet was believed to be […]

Airline industry to rake in $25.7 bn profit in 2024 India a hugely exciting market: IATA
Geneva (TIP) – The airline industry is projected to post a net profit of USD 25.7 billion and revenue at a historic high of USD 964 billion in 2024 as more normal growth is expected […]

China formally accords diplomatic recognition to Taliban govt in Afghanistan
BEIJING (TIP): China has become the first country to confer diplomatic status to a Taliban-nominated official as Afghanistan‘s Ambassador to Beijing, thereby formally recognising the Taliban-run administration as a legitimate government in Kabul. “As a […]


Modi to travel for Brics Summit in Johannesburg
PM Narendra Modi will be heading for the BRICS summit after host and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa invited him for the meet in a phone call on Thursday, Aug 3. During a phone call […]