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The cable was sent after President Donald Trump signed a revised executive order restricting travel from six Muslim-majority countries. (Photo: AP)

Trump's order to ensure H-1B visas only for high-skilled applicants

The order will call on the US federal departments to act on the fraud and abuse' in the US immigration system to protect...

18 April 2017 8:12 AM IST

Tillerson sworn-in as US Secretary of State

The 64-year-old former chairman and chief executive of Exxon Mobil was confirmed by the Senate in a 56-43 vote.

2 Feb 2017 12:05 PM IST

Sessions, who was the Alabama Senator since 1997, was confirmed as the 84th nations top law enforcement officer by surviving a near-party-line vote by 52 to 47 after days of delays in the Senate voting. (Photo: AP)

Jeff Sessions confirmed as US attorney general

In his farewell speech, soon after his confirmation and before his resignation, Sessions urged his colleagues to respect...

9 Feb 2017 10:36 AM IST

Murthy played a key role in bringing to the forefront many crucial health issues confronting the nation. (Photo: AP)

Top Indian-American doctors' body expresses shock over Murthy's...

Dr Vivek Murthy is the second Indian-American to be fired by the Trump administration from a senior position.

25 April 2017 2:34 PM IST

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley

India-US ties now more stronger, matured: Arun Jaitley

Jaitley says India was looking forward to working with Trump administration to strengthen bilateral ties.

22 April 2017 12:04 PM IST

For Indian IT firms like TCS, Infosys and Wipro, which employ large number of H-1B holders, the move signals longer wait for visa approvals.

American side ready to respond if India raises H-1B visa issue: White...

The official's remarks come amid growing concerns in India over the crackdown on H-1B visas.

24 Jun 2017 4:07 PM IST

Overall, US President Donald Trump proposed a massive reduction in American aid to South Asian countries. (Photo: AP)

Priorities, nature of ties with India, Pak different: White House

A senior administration official said that US' relationships with India and Pakistan stood on their own merits and...

24 Jun 2017 2:00 PM IST

US President Donald Trump (Photo: AP)

US wants to give India defence tech meant for closest allies: White...

An official said that defence relationship was important to both nations and defence transfers would be identified on a...

24 Jun 2017 11:31 AM IST

With this Modi, would be the fifth foreign leader Trump would have spoken with over phone after being sworn-in as the US President on January 20.

US will need India to counter China over its growing influence: US...

The proposed USD 7.5 billion funding, if approved, could be a starting point for further India-US engagement in the...

23 Jun 2017 2:40 PM IST

IT industry has see layoffs lately.

Indian IT expected to hire 1.3-1.5 lakh people in FY18

Fears of layoffs in IT sector have led to employees forming India's first tech union.

22 Jun 2017 1:40 PM IST

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson warned that US investments in China would bear the brunt of any trade war. (Photo: AP)

US expresses frustration over Saudi embargo on Qatar

State Department said it was "mystified" that Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt and the UAE had not yet made clear their...

21 Jun 2017 8:22 AM IST

Miller had served as a senior Trump spokesman, and the communications directors role is to shape the administrations media strategy. (Photo: AP)

Trump's pick for top communications job steps aside

Miller had previously worked for Senator Ted Cruz, one of Trump's rivals in the Republican presidential campaign.

26 Dec 2016 9:28 AM IST