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The White House meeting comes amid strained US-India relations, largely over India’s purchases of discounted Russian oil following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.&nbsp;

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Trump–Sharif talks on trade, counterterrorism, regional security in focus amid strained India-US ties

Speaking at the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting chaired by South Africa, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar underlined that the developing world was disproportionately impacted by conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.&nbsp;

‘Double standards visible’: From veiled US swipe to counter-terrorism warning and push for dialogue | Key highlights from Jaishankar’s G20 address

US President Donald Trump&nbsp;had previously signalled he would represent former president Joe Biden with an autopen on the walkway.

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The remarks follow an earlier statement from the White House that an investigation had been launched into whether a moving escalator had been stopped deliberately to humiliate the US president.&nbsp;

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The move, announced by the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), named Sadiq Abbas Habib Sayyed and Khizar Mohammad Iqbal Shaikh, who allegedly worked with narcotics traffickers in the US and the Dominican Republic to sell counterfeit pills marketed as legitimate pharmaceutical products.

US sanctions two Indian nationals, online pharmacy for supplying counterfeit pills containing fentanyl

The Commerce Ministry described those exchanges as “positive,” with both sides agreeing to step up efforts toward an “early and mutually beneficial conclusion” of the proposed deal.

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He made these remarks during a meeting with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.&nbsp;

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The shift marks a significant departure from Trump’s earlier claims that Ukraine would never reclaim all occupied territory. Zelenskyy welcomed the change, telling reporters: “Trump is a game changer by himself.”

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According to a press statement by the Ministry of External Affairs, both sides conducted a comprehensive review of advancements made over the past year, emphasising engagement in emerging technologies such as Small and Advanced Modular Reactors (SMRs/AMRs), as outlined in the Declaration of Intent signed in February 2025.&nbsp;

India, France strengthen civil nuclear ties, discuss Ukraine, West Asia at Special Task Force meeting

The administration has reassured companies and workers that the new fee will not affect existing visa holders, nor prevent them from re-entering the country after travel. Still, the White House faces mounting pressure from industries and lawmakers to carve out broader exemptions, with healthcare expected to be first in line.

Trump administration may exempt doctors from $100,000 H-1B visa fee shock, White House hints

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and OpenAI chief Sam Altman have backed US President Donald Trump's H-1B visa curbs&nbsp;in a joint interview, where they also announced a $100 billion Nvidia investment in OpenAI to build massive data centres powered by its processors.

'We need brightest minds, smartest people’: Jensen Huang, Sam Altman back Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee hike

The meeting is set to be held at 11 am EST (8:30 PM IST) on Monday as per the schedule of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio released by the US State Department.

EAM Jaishankar to meet US Secretary of State Rubio in New York to strengthen India-US ties

As the Trump administration restricts the H-1B visas, it has released the details of an investment-based programme called the 'Trump Gold Card'.&nbsp;President Trump signed an executive order on Friday that would allow people to obtain a visa for $1 million and corporations for $2 million.

New ‘Trump Gold Card’ offers visa access for wealthy amid H-1B crackdown

In a move that has set off alarm bells among Indian professionals, United States President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation imposing an annual fee of $100,000 on H-1B visa applications.

Indian Embassy in US issues emergency helpline amid H-1B visa fee

"To be clear: This is NOT an annual fee. It's a one-time fee that applies only to the petition. This applies only to new visas, not renewals, and not current visa holders," Karoline Leavitt said in a post on X.

$100,000 H-1B visa fee applies only to new applications filed after Sept 21, clarifies US

Responding to questions at the Oval Office about his agenda for the UNGA high-level debate next week, Trump emphasised his diplomatic achievements and ongoing push for a Ukraine settlement.&nbsp;

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US President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation to drastically increase the US H-1B visa fee to $100,000. When was the H-1B visa programme introduced? Here's a brief history of the professional visa crucial to lakhs of Indians.&nbsp;

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A brief history of H-1B visa programme—From launch in 1990 to developments in 2025 

You may have read about the US president signing an executive order or a proclamation. But do you know what's the difference between the two? Read on to learn about four types of US presidential action.&nbsp;

Know difference between US executive order and proclamation? 4 POTUS actions explained

Donald Trump has signed a proclamation&nbsp;to hike the official fee of the H-1B visa programme.&nbsp;

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H-1B Visa Fee Hiked: Trump signs proclamation, wants to ensure 'actually very highly skilled' aliens enter US

Trump described the call as “very productive,” noting that discussions touched on trade, fentanyl trafficking, efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war, and final approval of the TikTok deal. He further confirmed that Xi would travel to the United States “at an appropriate time.”

After call with Xi, Trump confirms TikTok agreement, plans China visit early next year

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The photo, taken during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s New Delhi visit last week, was held up by US Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove as she rebuked US President Donald Trump’s stance toward India.

PM Modi-Putin car photo roils US Congress, Democrats warn Trump tariffs ‘flushing away’ decades of trust

Earthquake in Tibet: An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 struck Tibet on Thursday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.

Earthquake in Tibet: 4.0 quake strikes at 10 km depth, says seismology center

Zelensky stated that Ukraine was working on a proposal to have an energy truce with Russia, indicating that he expected Russia to implement the mechanism. 

Russia prioritises lasting peace in Ukraine over ceasefire: Kremlin

Acknowledging that clashes have again erupted in the disputed border region in Southeast Asia, US President Donald Trump suggested he would again step in to calm tensions. 

Trump says he’ll make a call as Thailand–Cambodia conflict flares up again 

Major platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, YouTube, Snapchat, Reddit, Kick, Twitch and TikTok were ordered to delete underage accounts and block new registrations by minors.

 Australia enforces world-first social media ban for under-16s

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