Donald Trump barnstorms to push healthcare plan; signs of conservative support
U.S. President Donald Trump used his barnstorming strategy on Wednesday to try to build momentum for his first legislative initiative, a healthcare overhaul, by holding a massive rally in Nashville, Tennessee, reminiscent of his campaign events.
Mar 16, 2017, 09:56 AM IST
Seema Verma confirmed by Senate for top health post in Trump administration
Seema Verma has been confirmed by the US Senate for a top health care position in the Trump administration, becoming the second Indian-American in the new government to be approved by the upper chamber of the US Congress.
Mar 14, 2017, 23:34 PM IST
Fired US attorney Preet Bharara in Manhattan replaced by longtime friend
Preet Bharara, the high-profile federal prosecutor who was fired by President Donald Trump's administration after refusing to resign, has been replaced temporarily by a longtime friend and top adviser.
Mar 14, 2017, 23:06 PM IST
India-born top US prosecutor Preet Bharara sacked by Trump administration after refusing to resign
A day after being asked to quit by US President Donald Trump's administration, Preet Bharara, a high-profile Indian-American federal prosecutor was sacked on Saturday, a media report said.
Mar 12, 2017, 09:10 AM IST
Spouses of H1B visa holders may not be authorised to work in US
The Trump Administration has sought 60 days to respond to a court case that challenges the decision of the previous Obama Administration to authorise spouses of H1B spouses to work in the US.
Mar 08, 2017, 09:25 AM IST
US assures 'speedy justice' in Sikh man shooting case as FBI joins probe
Deep Rai, a US national of Indian origin, was shot outside his home on Friday. His assistants were wearing mask and shouted "go back to your own country".
Mar 06, 2017, 17:09 PM IST
H-1B visa issue not a priority for Trump, but to be part of larger immigration reforms package: US to India
The US has assured India that the H-1B visas issue was not a priority for it and would be part of the larger immigration reforms package that the new Trump administration is working on.
Mar 04, 2017, 11:41 AM IST
Know how Donald Trump's merit-based immigration proposal could benefit Indians
US President Donald Trump`s proposal for a merit-based immigration system has the potential to benefit Indians, a large number of whom have high levels of education and skills.
Mar 01, 2017, 19:30 PM IST
White House launches crackdown on staffers amid leaks
Quoting sources, Politico reported that the incident comes a week after President Trump expressed frustration with the unauthorised sharing of information by individuals in his administration.
Feb 27, 2017, 21:07 PM IST
Trump's immigration plans to impact 3 lakh Indian-Americans, EU ready to welcome more Indian skilled workers
Amid anxiety in India over the protectionist policies of Trump administration and possible clampdown on H1B visa, the European Union came openly expressing that it's ready to accommodate more India-skilled IT professionals.
Feb 22, 2017, 15:16 PM IST
Fed on course to raise interest rates at an upcoming meeting: Jannet Yellen
The Federal Reserve will likely need to raise interest rates at an upcoming meeting, Fed Chair Janet Yellen said on Tuesday, although she flagged considerable uncertainty over economic policy under the Trump administration.
Feb 14, 2017, 20:47 PM IST
China warns Trump not to push it for talks with Dalai Lama
Warning Trump administration of "endless trouble and burden" if it uses?the Dalai Lama against it, China today sharply criticised the new US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson for his "amateurish" suggestion that he would encourage talks between Beijing and Dharmsala-based Tibetan government in exile.
Feb 04, 2017, 18:32 PM IST
US-Pakistan pledge to take engagement to higher levels
Senior Pakistani and US officials, while reviewing bilateral ties here, have expressed confidence that the momentum built over the past years would be taken to higher levels under the Donald Trump administration, the media reported on Saturday.
Feb 04, 2017, 14:52 PM IST
