US not seeking regime change in N Korea: Tillerson

The United States does not seek a regime change in North Korea and wants to work with China to prevent the reclusive country from acquiring nuclear weapons, US Secretary of State......

Trump junks as "ridiculous" reports on Russia meddling in US election

United States President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday rejected as “ridiculous” the Central Intelligence Agency reported assessment that Russia intervened to help him win the......

Committed to immigration reform: Obama

President Barack Obama has said that he is committed to a comprehensive immigration reform, which is expected to benefit lakhs of illegal immigrants and also large number of Indians living in the......

India says US visa Bill against WTO rules

All companies that have 50% or more employees from outside the US to pay a higher visa fee of $10,000 for each such staffer, against  $4,500 at present The government has told the US that the......

US immigration bill to raise H-1B visa

The sweeping US immigration bill, likely to be unveiled on Tuesday, may propose a substantial increase in the much sought after H-1B visa, but the conditions imposed therein, if approved by the......

Curbs on biz visas will impact Indo-US ties

Industry body US India Business Council has expressed concerns over proposals such as imposing restrictions on US business and work visas being considered by a group of Senators, saying the......

Obama wants comprehensive immigration reform

US President Barack Obama is in favour of a comprehensive immigration reform, but this can't be done without the support of the Republicans, the White House has said. As Obama held second......

'Don't boycott Sochi Olympics, wave gay flags instead'

A Democrat senator has reportedly suggested that countries should wave rainbow flags during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Russia to show support for gay rights, instead of......