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”India relationship of critical importance to US’: Marco Rubio after meeting S Jaishankar amid tariffs, H-1B visa row

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York on Monday. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York. New York: India is a relationship of critical importance to the United States, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said after meeting with External Affairs (EAM) Minister S Jaishankar. He met Jaishankar on Monday on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Rubio reiterated that "India is a relationship of critical importance to the United States"…

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Doctors may be exempted from Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee amid healthcare shortage concerns in US: Report

The Trump administration's new $100,000 H-1B visa fee has triggered alarm in the US healthcare sector, though doctors and medical residents may be exempted. The Trump administration has clarified that the $100,000 charge will apply only to new H-1B petitions filed on or after September 21. Washington: In a significant development, doctors and medical residents could be exempted from the Trump administration's newly imposed $100,000 (Rs 88 lakh) fee on high-skilled H-1B visa applications, Bloomberg reported. The clarification comes after US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on September 19 introducing the hefty charge, which restricts the entry of non-immigrant…

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UN says statehood for Palestinians is a right, not reward, calls for two-state solution to resolve conflict

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been unresolved for generations as dialogue has faltered and resolutions have been flouted. New York: Amid an increasing number of countries recognising Palestine as a state, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, addressing member states at the UN Headquarters in New York, reaffirmed that "statehood for Palestinians is a right, not a reward," as the international body reiterated its support for a two-state solution to resolve the protracted Israel-Gaza conflict. UN chief says denying statehood would be a gift to extremists Antonio Guterres said, "Statehood for a Palestinian is a right, not a reward, and denying…

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Sep

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Jaishankar meets US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in first meeting since tariffs, H1B visa row

The meeting took place on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York. New York: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York on Monday, their first face-to-face interaction since US President Donald Trump announced additional tariffs on India. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The two leaders had last met in Washington in July during the 10th Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, and they also held discussions earlier in January this year. The latest bilateral talks…

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Sep

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Putin announces extension of nuclear arms treaty with US for one more year, but on one condition

The new START treaty, signed in 2010 by the United States and Russia, is the last active arms control pact between the two nuclear powers. Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that Moscow will continue to observe nuclear arms limits for another year after its nuclear treaty with the United States expires in February. The New START treaty is the last active arms control agreement between the two countries. Addressing Russia’s Security Council, Putin warned that ending the pact could harm global stability. He added that Russia expects Washington to do the same and respect the treaty’s limits.…

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Trump administration LIVE: US President likely to make major announcement on Autism today

Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how a person communicates, interacts and experiences the world. It often includes differences in social skills, repetitive behaviors and sensory sensitivities. Washington: US President Donald Trump is set to make a major announcement shortly, which is likely to serve as a major milestone in the medical field. This came a day after Trump on Sunday hinted that the United States is believed to have found an ‘answer’ to autism. “I think we found an answer to autism. It’s going to be one of the most important news conferences I’ll ever have, and I…

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Trump aide Navarro, known for anti-India rants, behind H1B visa fee hike, says Democrat Congressman

Navarro has in recent weeks issued a series of sharp statements against India, particularly over its continued purchase of Russian crude oil. Washington: Democratic Congressman Ami Bera, who represents Sacramento in the US House of Representatives, has claimed that the recent hike in H-1B visa fees will not help US-India relations. He suggested that the move appears to have been pushed by US President Donald Trump’s trade adviser Peter Navarro, who has been on an anti-India rant recently over tariffs. Speaking to the Indian Express, Bera noted that despite being in the opposition, he believes the personal rapport between Prime…

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Sep

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Nepal PM Sushila Karki expands cabinet; four ministers take oath | Who gets what

Nepal Cabinet Expansion: The four members who were added to the Council of Ministers were former Justice Anil Kumar Sinha, Samata Foundation chairperson Madan Pariyar, Magsaysay winner Mahabir Pun, and TV anchor Jagdish Kharel. Kathmandu: Nepal Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Monday expanded her cabinet, adding four members to the Council of Ministers. The development comes days after she was sworn in as the prime minister of the Himalayan nation, after the KP Sharma Oli government was toppled following the Gen-Z protests in the country. The four members who were added to the Council of Ministers were former Justice Anil…

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Afghan teen stowaway in rear wheel well survives 94-minute flight journey from Kabul to Delhi

A 13-year-old Afghan boy survived a 94-minute flight from Kabul to Delhi after hiding in the rear wheel well of an airplane. New Delhi: A 13-year-old boy from Afghanistan made a life-threatening decision to stow away on a flight from Kabul to Delhi. According to an exclusive news report by The New Indian Express, the teenager wanted to sneak into Iran, but in a mix-up, he boarded the wrong flight, operated by KAM Air. The boy hid in the rear wheel well of an Airbus A340 and survived the entire 94-minute flight. The flight left Kabul’s Hamid Karzai International Airport…

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Pakistan Air Force bombs village in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 24 killed, several injured

A bomb-making facility allegedly run by Pakistani Taliban fighters exploded on Monday in Pakistan’s northwest, killing at least 24 people, including militants and civilians. New Delhi: A massive explosion occurred in the Tirah Valley of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province when a bomb-making facility, allegedly run by Pakistani Taliban fighters, detonated. The blast claimed the lives of at least 24 people, including 10 civilians women and children and 14 militants.The explosion caused significant destruction, including the complete destruction of several nearby homes. According to news agency ANI, several leaders from Pakistan's Opposition party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), have alleged that a bombing campaign…

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