‘We need to fix India’: Howard Lutnick urges New Delhi to ‘play ball’ with Trump; ‘avoid policies that harm US’ – The Times of India

‘We need to fix India’: Howard Lutnick urges New Delhi to ‘play ball’ with Trump; ‘avoid policies that harm US’ – The Times of India

Donald Trump‘s commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick, on Sunday said India must “react correctly” to the United States, adding that “we need to fix a bunch of countries,” amid the ongoing trade tensions demanding an end to policies “harming” American interests.In an interview with News Nation, Lutnick stated that India must open its markets and avoid…

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‘Curb Russia oil imports’: US tells India – Crude buy key factor in reducing tariffs, sealing trade deal – The Times of India

‘Curb Russia oil imports’: US tells India – Crude buy key factor in reducing tariffs, sealing trade deal – The Times of India

US trade representatives emphasised to their Indian colleagues that addressing the Russian oil issue was essential. (AI image) India-US trade deal is contingent on India curbing its Russian crude oil imports, US trade negotiators have reportedly told Indian officials. Trade officials from the United States have informed India’s negotiators that a curb in Russian oil…

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0k fees for H-1B visa: India assures continued talks with US; focus on ‘skilled talent mobility and exchange’ – The Times of India

$100k fees for H-1B visa: India assures continued talks with US; focus on ‘skilled talent mobility and exchange’ – The Times of India

India continues its engagement with the Trump administration and relevant stakeholders regarding Washington’s proposed rules to increase H-1B visa application fees to $100,000.In its Friday briefing, the MEA emphasised that skilled workforce mobility has significantly benefited both nations’ innovation, economic progress and wealth generation. “We have seen the notice by the US Department of Homeland…

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India-US trade deal: Commerce Ministry shares update on Piyush Goyal’s visit; says aim to ‘achieve early conclusion’ – The Times of India

India-US trade deal: Commerce Ministry shares update on Piyush Goyal’s visit; says aim to ‘achieve early conclusion’ – The Times of India

A delegation headed by Piyush Goyal conducted an official visit to the US from September 22-24, 2025. (AI image) India-US trade deal talks: India and the US have decided to continue working towards an early conclusion to the trade agreement, according to a statement by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.Sharing an update on Commerce…

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India-US trade deal: ‘Talks are happening at different levels’, says official; Piyush Goyal-led team expected to return this week – The Times of India

India-US trade deal: ‘Talks are happening at different levels’, says official; Piyush Goyal-led team expected to return this week – The Times of India

The official indicated that the ministerial delegation is scheduled to return later this week. (AI image) India-US trade deal: At a time when Commerce minister Piyush Goyal is in America, an official has said that the trade deal talks between India and US are happening at various levels.“Talks are happening at different levels,” an official…

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‘We provide huge amount of talent’: Piyush Goyal amid Donald Trump’s H-1B fee hike; highlights clean energy potential – The Times of India

‘We provide huge amount of talent’: Piyush Goyal amid Donald Trump’s H-1B fee hike; highlights clean energy potential – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Union minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday pointed out India’s contribution to US workforce and said “talent and innovation” of “Indian engineers and graduates” helps support America’s “growth plans.” The comments came amid ongoing H-1B visa chaos caused by the Donald Trump administration, categorically targeted at “low-cost foreign labour.”Speaking at the US-India Strategic Partnership…

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‘Little afraid of our talent’: Piyush Goyal reacts to H-1B visa fee hike; urges NRIs to innovate in India – The Times of India

‘Little afraid of our talent’: Piyush Goyal reacts to H-1B visa fee hike; urges NRIs to innovate in India – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: A day after US President Donald Trump imposed a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas, Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal reacted to the development by claiming that the world is “a little afraid of Indian talent”.Goyal shared a video clip from a speech on social media, asserting that “different countries across the world also…

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