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Saudi Arabia prepares to launch air taxies in major cities
In a major step towards next-gen urban mobility, Saudi Arabia is preparing to launch air taxies in its major cities. The Kingdom is partnering with US based firm Archer Aviation for this…
- World
20 states sue Donald Trump over USD100,000 H-1B visa fee
Washington: Twenty US states filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s decision to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions, arguing the policy is unlawful and threatens essential public services.…
- World
Trump tariffs narrow US trade deficit to five-year low: White House
Washington: The US trade deficit narrowed to its smallest level since mid-2020, shrinking by more than 35 per cent from a year earlier, according to a White House press release that credited…
- Technology
Rupee slumps 9 paise to close at all-time low of 90.41 against US dollar
Mumbai: The rupee depreciated by 9 paise to close at an all-time low of 90.41 against the US dollar on Friday, as uncertainty over the India-US trade deal and persistent foreign fund…
- India
Goyal says US should sign India free trade deal if it’s happy with offer
Mumbai: The US should sign the free trade agreement with India if Washington is happy with what has been offered by New Delhi, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.…
- World
US govt could ask tourists to show 5-year social media history
The United States could soon ask tourists from foreign countries to show 5-year-old social media history while entering the country. According to a notice published in the US Federal register, foreign tourists…
- News
Rupee falls 17 paise to 90.11 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai: The rupee depreciated 17 paise to 90.11 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday as prevailing risk-averse market sentiment, compounded by a high US dollar demand from importers, dented…
- World
Indian girl remains in coma after crash in US
Washington: A young Indian girl from San Jose remains in a coma after a devastating accident earlier this month, prompting an outpouring of support from community groups as her father struggles alone…
- World
Trump unveils Gold Card to retain top foreign talent in US
Washington: US President Donald Trump announced a new “Trump Gold Card” programme that he said would allow companies to retain top graduates from American universities — including thousands from India — ending…
- World
US revokes 85K visas, cites public-safety concerns
Washington: The United States has revoked 85,000 visas across multiple categories this year, a senior State Department official said, describing the action as part of an intensified effort to protect American communities…
- Business
Rupee falls 20 paise to 90.07 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai: The rupee depreciated 20 paise to 90.07 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, facing pressure from importer dollar demand, tariff concerns and market anticipation of US FED Reserve…
- World
India should not be dumping rice into US market; will take care of it: Trump
New York: US President Donald Trump has said that India should not be “dumping” rice into the United States market and he will “take care” of it, while stressing that tariffs will…
- Business
Rupee falls 10 paise to close at 90.05 against US dollar
Mumbai: The rupee depreciated 10 paise to close at 90.05 against the US dollar on Monday, as elevated crude oil prices and persistent foreign fund outflows dented investor sentiments. Forex traders said…
- World
Mamdani tells immigrant New Yorkers about their right not to comply with ICE
New York:New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani posted a video to social media on Sunday explaining immigrants’ right to refuse to speak to or comply with agents from US Immigration and Customs…
- India
India, US seek additional punitive measures against LeT, JeM and their backers
New Delhi: India and the US have sought additional punitive measures like asset freeze and arms embargo by the UN against Pakistan-based terror outfits Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad, their proxy groups and backers.…