‘Inaccurate’: MEA rebuts Trump aide’s ‘PM didn’t call’ remarks; cites 8 Modi-Trump calls in 2025 | India News – The Times of India

‘Inaccurate’: MEA rebuts Trump aide’s ‘PM didn’t call’ remarks; cites 8 Modi-Trump calls in 2025 | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Friday termed the remarks made by US secretary of commerce Howard Lutnick that “PM Modi’s reluctance to call Trump” was the reason behind the delay in the trade deal between the United States and India, as “inaccurate.”In a media briefing MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “PM Modi…

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In explosive Vanity Fair article, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles says a driven Trump has an ‘alcoholic’s personality’ – The Times of India

In explosive Vanity Fair article, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles says a driven Trump has an ‘alcoholic’s personality’ – The Times of India

TOI correspondent from Washington: President Trump has “an alcoholic’s personality.” Vice-President JD Vance is an opportunist who became a Trump supporter not out of conviction but political convenience. Trump’s name is in the Epstein files and he was on Epstein’s plane, but there is no evidence that Bill Clinton ever visited Epstein’s private island. Elon…

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Trump administration narrows public service loan forgiveness scope, bars groups with ‘substantial illegal purpose’ – The Times of India

Trump administration narrows public service loan forgiveness scope, bars groups with ‘substantial illegal purpose’ – The Times of India

The US Department of Education has issued a sweeping final rule to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) programme, aiming to restore what officials describe as its “original intent,” supporting only those genuinely serving the public within the bounds of the law.Announced on October 31, 2025, the rule amends the definition of a “qualifying…

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Trump pardons Binance founder: Changpeng Zhao accused of money laundering; crypto billionaire reacts – The Times of India

Trump pardons Binance founder: Changpeng Zhao accused of money laundering; crypto billionaire reacts – The Times of India

Changpeng Zhao, left, and US President Donald Trump US President Donald Trump on Thursday pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, who pleaded guilty of enabling money laundering while leading the cryptocurrency exchange.“President Trump exercised his constitutional authority by issuing a pardon for Mr Zhao, who was prosecuted by the Biden Administration in their war on cryptocurrency,”…

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‘They will be hunted, and killed’: 3 die after US launches strike on ‘drug’ vessel — watch video – The Times of India

‘They will be hunted, and killed’: 3 die after US launches strike on ‘drug’ vessel — watch video – The Times of India

The United States has carried out a strike on another alleged drug smuggling vessel on October 17, killing three “terrorists” who were on board, department of war announced on Sunday.Department of war chief Pete Hegseth gave a warning to the drug-smuggler, saying that the military will hunt these organizations and kill them, just like Al…

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‘China will hurt most’: US trade czar attacks Beijing over ‘chaos’; Trump ready to meet Xi – The Times of India

‘China will hurt most’: US trade czar attacks Beijing over ‘chaos’; Trump ready to meet Xi – The Times of India

It’s “China versus the world,” asserted US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday slamming Beijing’s rare earth export curbs, further vowing that Washington and its allies would “neither be commanded nor controlled.““This should be a clear sign to our allies that we must work together, and work together we will,” Bessent told reporters at a…

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US H-1B visa processing frozen: How US government shutdown risks legal status for Indian and other international tech workers in America – The Times of India

US H-1B visa processing frozen: How US government shutdown risks legal status for Indian and other international tech workers in America – The Times of India

The US government shutdown that began October 1 has brought H-1B visa processing to a standstill, dealing a severe blow to Indian professionals who represent over 71% of H-1B beneficiaries. The Department of Labor, which issues critical Labour Condition Applications (LCAs) required before any H-1B petition can proceed, has stopped operations due to the funding…

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‘Should I break law to satisfy your curiosity?’: Kash Patel faces heat in Epstein files hearing – here’s what was said – The Times of India

‘Should I break law to satisfy your curiosity?’: Kash Patel faces heat in Epstein files hearing – here’s what was said – The Times of India

Kash Patel (PTI image) FBI Director Kash Patel on Wednesday faced extensive questioning during a roughly five-hour House Judiciary Committee hearing, as lawmakers pressed him on his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files and the release of related documents.During the hearing, Patel responded to repeated demands for more disclosures by asking, “Do you know how…

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