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Donald Trump administration relaxes rules for H-1B visa holders, allows them to return to pre-ban jobs

This is the first relaxation of rules since Trump signed a proclamation on 22 June suspending the entry of non-immigrant visa categories like the H-1B and L1 visas till the end of the year

US lawmakers ask Donald Trump administration to reconsider decision to revoke H4 visa permits

A group of 15 influential lawmakers from California has urged the Trump administration to reconsider its move to revoke an Obama-era rule that gives work permits to spouses of certain categories of H-1B visas, the most sought-after among Indian IT professionals.

Trump administration plans to end work permits for H-1B visa spouses, would overturn Obama's order

The Trump administration is planning to end allowing spouses of H1-B visa holders to work legally in the United States (US), a top federal agency official has told lawmakers, a move that could have a devastating impact on tens of thousands of Indians.

Donald Trump nominates Indian American Manisha Singh to key post in State Department

US President Donald Trump has nominated noted Indian-American lawyer Manisha Singh to a key administration position in the State Department, making her in charge of economic diplomacy.

Donald Trump administration strongly backs sale of F-16, F-18 fighter jets to India

The US administration has told the Congress that it "strongly supports" the sale of F-18 and F-16 fighter jets to India and asserted that the proposals have the potential to take India-US defence ties to the next level.

Doka La standoff, North Korea trouble come in quick succession, leave US administration in bind: Expert

The Doka la standoff between India and China had put the US administration in an awkward position and it was not eager to get embroiled in, especially at a time when it was grappling with North Korea and seeking Beijing's assistance, an American expert has said.

US security aid to Pakistan 'will be conditioned' on steps Islamabad takes against terrorist groups: White House official

America's security aid to Pakistan "will be conditioned" on the steps Islamabad takes against terrorist groups such as the Taliban and the Haqqani network, a senior US administration official has said.

Gulf diplomatic crisis: Donald Trump swoops in to take credit for Qatar isolation; calls his visit to Saudi a success

US President Donald Trump has claimed credit for the pressure being placed on Qatar by Gulf neighbours who accuse it of supporting terrorism in the region.

US administration proposes $800 million coalition support for Pakistan

The Trump administration has proposed to give Pakistan $800 million as reimbursement for its military and logistical support in counter-terrorism operations in the next fiscal, a defence department official has said.

US administration proposes $190 million cut in aid to Pakistan

The Trump administration has proposed $344 million in financial assistance to Pakistan including $100 million in foreign military funding, a massive $190 million reduction in grant as compared to the 2016 fiscal.