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22 Feb

S Jaishankar: Modi-Trump Meeting Went ‘Very Well’ Due to Shared Nationalist Ideology

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDonald Trump, India-US relations, Narendra Modi, S Jaishankar

New Delhi, February 22, 2025 – External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar described Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent bilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump as highly successful, attributing their strong rapport to their shared nationalist ideology. Speaking at an event, Jaishankar highlighted that both leaders respect each other’s nationalist approach, which contributed to the positive outcome of the discussions. Modi and Trump: A Strong Connection Jaishankar noted that PM Modi was one of the first world leaders invited by Trump after he began his second term as US President. He pointed out that Trump acknowledges Modi’s commitment to India, just…

21 Feb

Kash Patel Confirmed as FBI Director in Narrow Senate Vote

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDonald Trump, FBI Director, Kash Patel, USA

Washington, D.C., February 21, 2025 – Kash Patel, a close ally of former President Donald Trump, was confirmed as the new Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Thursday. The Senate vote passed by a slim margin of 51-49, with Patel securing support from most Republicans despite opposition from all Senate Democrats. A Contentious Confirmation Process Patel's confirmation faced resistance from Republican Senators Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine. However, he received backing from the rest of the Republican Party, including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, who had previously opposed other Trump nominees.Following the confirmation,…

19 Feb

Vladimir Putin Open to Meeting Trump, Says U.S.-Russia Talks Show ‘Positive’ Shift

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDonald Trump, peace talks, Riyadh negotiations, Russia-U.S. relations, Ukraine war, Vladimir Putin

Moscow, February 19, 2025: Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed his willingness to meet Donald Trump, but he insists that any such meeting must be well-prepared to ensure meaningful outcomes.In a televised address on Wednesday, Putin said he would be “pleased” to meet Trump but acknowledged that the former U.S. president’s expectations for a swift resolution to the Ukraine conflict might have changed. Russia-U.S. Talks in Riyadh ‘Very Positive’ Putin highlighted the recent meeting between Russian and U.S. officials in Riyadh, calling the discussions “very positive.” He noted that the American delegation displayed a new openness, free from past biases…

19 Feb

Zelenskyy Dismisses Trump’s Claims, Says US-President is in “Russian Disinformation Space”

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDonald Trump, Russia- Ukraine War, Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Kyiv, February 19, 2025: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pushed back against former US President Donald Trump's recent remarks about his approval rating, saying Trump is influenced by Russian disinformation.During an event at Mar-a-Lago, Trump claimed that Zelenskyy's approval rating had dropped to 4%. Responding at a press conference in Kyiv, Zelenskyy dismissed the claim, stating, “We have seen this disinformation. We understand that it is coming from Russia.”Zelenskyy further suggested that Trump “lives in this disinformation space,” implying that the former US president is echoing Russian propaganda. The comments come amid growing global tensions and ongoing US support for Ukraine…

19 Feb

Panama Holds Indian Deportees in Hotel Under US Migration Agreement

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDonald Trump, Panama, United States

Panama (National Times): Panama is currently housing nearly 300 deported migrants, including 30 Indian nationals, in a guarded hotel in Panama City, following an agreement with the United States. The detainees, originating from India, Iran, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, and other nations, were deported from the US but face diplomatic and logistical barriers preventing their direct return. Hotel Detention and Security Measures The migrants, including women and children, are confined to their rooms at the Decapolis Hotel Panama, where authorities have placed guards around the premises. While they are receiving food and medical assistance, they cannot leave the…

19 Feb

Elon Musk Warns of U.S. Bankruptcy, Criticizes Government Spending and Trade Deficit

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Washington, D.C. (National Times): Tesla CEO Elon Musk has raised concerns over the United States' rising trade deficit and government spending, warning that if corrective measures are not taken, “America will go bankrupt.” In a recent Fox News interview, Musk said that the $2 trillion trade deficit inherited by U.S. President Donald Trump has put the country in a dangerous economic situation. He criticized how taxpayer money is being misused, stating that every American should be “mad as hell” over the reckless spending by the government. Elon Musk on the U.S. Deficit: “It’s Insane” Musk expressed deep concerns about the…

15 Feb

Trump and Musk Cut Over 9,500 Federal Jobs in Government Restructuring

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld Newsbureaucracy reduction, Donald Trump, Elon Musk, federal job cuts, government layoffs

Washington D.C., February 17, 2025– President Donald Trump and his adviser Elon Musk have fired more than 9,500 federal employees as part of their campaign to reduce U.S. bureaucracy. The move affects workers across key departments, including Interior, Energy, Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Health and Human Services.Mass Layoffs and BuyoutsThe Trump administration confirmed that about 75,000 workers have also accepted buyout packages to voluntarily leave their positions. This accounts for 3% of the 2.3 million-person civilian workforce.Workers impacted include probationary employees with limited employment protections. Among them, nearly 3,400 recent hires at the U.S. Forest Service and 1,000 National Park…

14 Feb

Donald Trump Imposes ‘Reciprocal Tariffs’ on India, Strengthens Trade and Defense Ties

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDonald Trump, Export Tarrifs, India, Narendra Modi, USA

Washington, DC, February 14, 2025 – US President Donald Trump has announced that India will face reciprocal tariffs, meaning the US will match any duties and taxes that New Delhi imposes on American goods. Trump Pushes for Fair Trade During a joint press conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Trump made it clear that he wants a level playing field.“We’re just going to do it the easy way,” Trump said. “Whatever you charge, we charge.”Trump criticized India’s high tariff rates, especially on US-made cars. He described India as one of the highest tariff nations in the world and called for…

14 Feb

PM Modi Says Adani Bribery Charges Not Discussed in Meeting With Trump

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndiaAdani Bribe Case, Donald Trump, India, PM Modi, USA

Washington, DC, February 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed that he did not discuss the US bribery charges against billionaire Gautam Adani during his meeting with President Donald Trump. Focus on Bilateral Ties, Not Individual Cases At a press briefing at the White House, Modi was asked whether he raised the indictment of Adani and his associates in a New York court over an alleged bribery scheme. He responded by emphasizing India's values and approach."India is a democratic country, and our philosophy is Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam—we consider the world as one family. I believe every Indian is mine," Modi said.…

14 Feb

Two More Deportation Flights Carrying Indians to Arrive in Amritsar This Week

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Washington DC (National Times): Two additional flights carrying deported Indian immigrants from the United States are set to land in India this week, following the recent deportation of 104 individuals under the Trump administration’s immigration policies. While the exact number of Indians on these upcoming flights remains unclear, sources indicate that the first of the two flights will arrive in Amritsar on February 15, with another expected in the following days. Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Cheema has criticized the decision to land these deportation flights in Amritsar, alleging that the NDA-led central government is deliberately attempting to defame Punjab. "Why…