Trump administration

Progress made in Vienna at Iran nuclear talks, says top diplomats

Donald Trump also restored and augmented sanctions to try to force Iran into renegotiating the pact with more concessions.

Jun 21, 2021, 00:13 AM IST

Relationship between India-US flourished under PM Modi's leadership: Trump administration

The relationship between India-US has flourished under Prime Minister Modi's leadership: Trump administration

Mar 22, 2019, 10:06 AM IST

Walmart warns Trump tariffs may force price hikes

The letter comes days after US President Donald Trump slapped tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods.

Sep 21, 2018, 09:24 AM IST

Trump's policies threaten rights and liberties, feel most young women in US: Poll

Seven in 10 American women aged between 18 and 35 years old are dissatisfied or angry about the Donald Trump's presidency, the highest percentage of any age group of women in the US, according to a poll released on Monday.

Aug 14, 2018, 06:17 AM IST

Trump administration rolls back racial diversity guidelines for US colleges

The Trump administration on Tuesday rescinded an extensive set of guidelines put in place under President Barack Obama that had called on colleges and universities to consider race as a way of promoting diversity. 

Jul 04, 2018, 06:14 AM IST

America's poor becoming more destitute under Trump: U.N. expert

Poverty in the United States is extensive and deepening under the Trump administration whose policies seem aimed at removing the safety net from millions of poor people, while rewarding the rich, a U.N. human rights investigator has found.

Jun 03, 2018, 10:17 AM IST

IMF urges countries to work constructively together to reduce trade barriers

Describing the United States' decision to impose metal tariffs on the European Union, Canada and Mexico as unfortunate, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged countries to work constructively together to reduce barriers.

Jun 01, 2018, 08:37 AM IST

Trump administration plans to end work permits for H-1B visa spouses

The move to end the Obama-era rule could have an impact on more than 70,000 H-4 visas holders, who have work permits.

Apr 24, 2018, 16:14 PM IST

Uproar in Pakistan as US mulls new norms for diplomats from Islamabad

Donald Trump administration h.as now decided to impose restriction on movement of Pakistani diplomats deputed in Washington

Apr 12, 2018, 11:44 AM IST

US weighs crushing political penalties on Pakistan over terrorism support: Report

The penalties range from visa bans to sanctions and a permanent cessation of military aid.

Mar 27, 2018, 00:09 AM IST

NASA's acting chief Robert Lightfoot to retire in April

His retirement adds more uncertainty about the American space agency's leadership. 

Mar 13, 2018, 11:32 AM IST

Strict H-1B visa rule will not impact Indian IT firms, says Mohandas Pai

The H-1B programme offers temporary US visas that allow companies to hire highly skilled foreign professionals.

Mar 04, 2018, 17:56 PM IST

US delays decision on work authorisation of spouses of H-1B visa holders

The H-1B programme attracts foreign specialised workers to come to the US for employment, many of them from India and China.

Mar 03, 2018, 14:00 PM IST

New H-1B policy memorandum issued to protect workers: USCIS

The new H-1B policy memorandum is part of the effort by the Trump Administration to protect the wages and working conditions of both American and nonimmigrant workers and prevent any fraud or abuse, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said today.

Feb 24, 2018, 12:45 PM IST

Pakistan cracks the whip on Hafiz Saeed's JuD after US points at ‘deficiencies’ in countering terrorism

Pakistan has started seizing seminaries and health units controlled by JuD, which is led by Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed

Feb 17, 2018, 11:58 AM IST

US will not allow China to 'coerce' nations in Asia, says Trump administration

China is involved in a widening maritime dispute with several Southeast Asian countries over islands in South China Sea

Feb 16, 2018, 21:00 PM IST

Trump administration backs bills to toughen foreign investment rules

Amid growing concern about Chinese efforts to buy US high-tech firms.

Jan 25, 2018, 09:49 AM IST

US weighs designating embassy in Jerusalem as early as 2019

The Trump administration is considering a plan to move the US embassy in Israel to Jerusalem as early as next year, rather than waiting for several years.

Jan 19, 2018, 23:55 PM IST

Alternative facts: Donald Trump aide Kellyanne Conway meant to say something else, claims controversial book

It was actually a slip-up by Conway, Michael Wolff claims in his book, 'Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House'.

Jan 17, 2018, 15:54 PM IST

Defiant Pakistan suspends intel-military ties with US, says 'don't threaten or intimidate'

The statement comes days after Trump administration blocked the $255 million military aid

Jan 11, 2018, 16:33 PM IST