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The CAATSA waiver that the Congress has made available to India in the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act should provide ample flexibility for New Delhi to proceed with the purchase of the Russian S-400 system. (Photo: PIB)

India puts off retaliatory tariff on US products

India will not impose higher duties on US almonds, walnuts and apples, among others, from August 4 as planned earlier.

3 Aug 2018 9:03 AM IST

The discussions failed to reduce tensions as the United States slapped tariffs on USD 34 billion worth of Chinese goods in early July, triggering an immediate dollar-for-dollar retaliation from Beijing. (Photo: File | Representational)

China to send negotiator to US for trade talks this month

The two countries plan to launch a new round of tit-for-tat tariffs on USD 16 billion worth of goods from each country...

16 Aug 2018 3:21 PM IST

Federal Officers from US Immigration and Customs Enforcements (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) arrested 45 people in the Houston area for violating US immigration laws during a five-day enforcement action. (Photo: File | AFP)

Over 100, including Indians, detained for illegally entering, living...

Individuals arrested included nationals from Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico, Guatemala, Argentina, Cuba, Nigeria, India,...

14 Aug 2018 12:53 PM IST

It added that signing a declaration to end the 1950-53 Korean War would be the first step towards achieving regional and global peace and security. (Photo: ANI)

North Korea urges US to sign end-of-war declaration

North Korea's media also urged US to lift the sanctions on Pyongyang, adding that improvement of ties and sanctions...

23 Aug 2018 3:09 PM IST

The latest action completes the first round of USD 50 billion in products that President Donald Trump targeted after USD 34 billion in goods were hit with punitive duties on July 6. (Photo: File)

Trade war: USD 16 billion in Chinese goods now under US import tariff

Trump has pushed aggressive trade actions to lower the US trade deficit, which he equates with theft from Americans.

23 Aug 2018 12:36 PM IST

Attorney Brent Renison said the court did not say the lottery was the best way to distribute visas, only a permissible way. (Photo: File)

No change to the processing of H-1B visas: US

Inida will raise it humbly at the 2+2 dialogue on September 6 in New Delhi.

31 Aug 2018 9:10 AM IST

This could also make any future acquisition of weaponry by India from Russia extremely difficult, despite India being hopeful of an American waiver at least for the S-400 missile acquisition.

US-India '2+2' Delhi talks will focus on China

There are also indications that the US has not fully reconciled with India's decision to acquire the S-400 missile...

31 Aug 2018 2:12 AM IST

In April 2018, US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced it had received 1,90,000 H-1B visa petitions.

US extends suspension of premium processing for H-1B visas

Under the premium processing, the USCIS has to respond within 15 days to the H-1B visa petitions submitted to it.

29 Aug 2018 10:16 AM IST

Chinas government, however, shows no sign of bending to Washingtons pressure. (Photo: File)

US-China trade talks end with no breakthrough

The US-China talks this week were the first since discussions in June failed to produce any agreement.

24 Aug 2018 11:46 AM IST

The future of China is not rosy, but perhaps the most surprising aspect is that Muslim nations around the world are keeping mum about the fate of the Uyghurs; nobody has so far dared to question China about its Muslim policy.

China's trade surplus with US hit new record in August

China's trade surplus with the United States ballooned to a new record USD 31 billion in August.

8 Sept 2018 12:50 PM IST

More than 25 call centre employees were arrested by the Thane police.

15 people, five Indian BPOs, indicted in massive call centre scam in...

Over 2,000 US citizens, resulting in over USD 5.5 million in losses.

8 Sept 2018 11:57 AM IST

Exercise - instead of dampening immunity - may instead be beneficial for immune health. (Photo: Pixabay)

Quarter of adults too inactive, putting health at risk

There has been no improvement in global levels of physical activity since 2001, according to the study.

6 Sept 2018 9:09 AM IST