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For Indian IT firms like TCS, Infosys and Wipro, which employ large number of H-1B holders, the move signals longer wait for visa approvals.

American side ready to respond if India raises H-1B visa issue: White...

The official's remarks come amid growing concerns in India over the crackdown on H-1B visas.

24 Jun 2017 4:07 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L) and United States President Donald Trump (R)

No plans to raise H-1B talks: White House on Modi-Trump meet

A senior Trump administration official said that if the Indian side raised the issue then the Americans would be ready...

24 Jun 2017 3:31 PM IST

Emergency personnel and local people work at the site of a landslide in Xinmo village in Maoxian County in southwestern Chinas Sichuan Province on Saturday. (Photo: AP)

Toll in China landslides rises, over 140 people feared buried

Bulldozers and heavy diggers were also deployed to remove boulders, the images showed.

24 Jun 2017 3:05 PM IST

Officials said the blasts on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramazan targeted people shopping in the area and those heading out of the city ahead of Eid. (Photo: AP)

Multiple bombings in 3 Pakistani cities leave 73 dead, many injured

The blasts were claimed by the local wing of ISIS and Taliban-affiliated groups - Jamaat-ul-Ahrar and Lashkar-e-Jhangvi...

24 Jun 2017 2:35 PM IST

Smoke from an explosion rises during fighting against Islamic State militants in the old city of Mosul, Iraq. (Photo: AP)

At least 3 killed in suicide bombing attacks in Mosul

A second bomber managed to enter a shopping arcade and blew himself up among civilians, killing at least 2 and wounding...

24 Jun 2017 2:01 PM IST

Overall, US President Donald Trump proposed a massive reduction in American aid to South Asian countries. (Photo: AP)

Priorities, nature of ties with India, Pak different: White House

A senior administration official said that US' relationships with India and Pakistan stood on their own merits and...

24 Jun 2017 2:00 PM IST

India and China flags (Photo: PTI/File)

China blocks India's NSG membership even after body's meeting in...

The meeting also discussed technical, legal and political aspects of the participation of non-NPT States in the NSG.

24 Jun 2017 12:56 PM IST

Qatars Ambassador to the United States Meshal bin Hamad Al Thani. (Photo: Twitter)

Qatar dismisses Saudi, allies demands; says they 'infringe upon our...

Qatar is also reportedly preparing an official document responding to the list of demands put forth by the 4 Arab...

24 Jun 2017 12:25 PM IST

President Donald Trumps daughter Ivanka Trump. (Photo: AP)

Ivanka Trump forced to give testimony in shoe designer suit

Aquazzura wants to question Ivanka Trump before a trial, but her legal team asked Forrest to rule she doesn't have to...

24 Jun 2017 11:35 AM IST

US President Donald Trump (Photo: AP)

US wants to give India defence tech meant for closest allies: White...

An official said that defence relationship was important to both nations and defence transfers would be identified on a...

24 Jun 2017 11:31 AM IST

Environment ministers and senior officials of BRICS countries who met in Chinas Tianjin city for discussions. (Photo: File/AP)

BRICS countries reaffirm commitment to implement Paris deal

Senior environment officials from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa discussed about major challenges and...

24 Jun 2017 11:19 AM IST

At least 30 people have been killed and 100 others injured in Parachinar, Dawn news reported. (Photo: AP)

Multiple blasts rip through 3 Pakistani cities; 47 dead, 121 injured

2 back-to-back blasts tore through a market crowded with the people shopping for Eid in the Shia- dominated Parachinar...

24 Jun 2017 10:35 AM IST