New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi held a meeting with US Secretary of the Army, Daniel P Driscoll in New Delhi on Sunday, discussing strengthening defence cooperation and military-to-military engagement. In a post on X, the Indian Army’s Additional Directorate General of Public Information stated, “Mr Daniel P Driscoll, US Secretary of the Army, called on General Upendra Dwivedi, COAS. The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral Defence Cooperation, deep…
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Washington, Jan 23 (IANS) The United States on Friday announced a new round of sanctions targeting what it described as Iran’s “shadow fleet,” as Washington moved to further restrict revenue streams it says are being used to repress the Iranian people and finance destabilising activities abroad.The Treasury imposed sanctions on eight entities and nine vessels involved in transporting Iranian petroleum and petroleum products, including liquefied petroleum gas.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessen…
Washington, Jan 16 (IANS) The US has imposed new sanctions on Iranian security officials, financial networks, and a prison, citing what it described as a violent crackdown on peaceful protests across Iran. The measures include sanctions on Fardis Prison, which US officials said on Thursday is an institution where women have faced “cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment”.The US Treasury Department also sanctioned several Iranian security officials, including Ali Larijani, the Secretary of Iran’s…
Washington, Jan 15 (IANS) Indian American community leader Jasdip Singh Jassee has welcomed President Donald Trump’s decision to pause immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, saying the inclusion of Pakistan and Bangladesh reflects serious deficiencies in vetting systems and long-standing national security concerns. Following the US government’s announcement, Jassee said the move was consistent with President Trump’s long-stated position on tightening immigration screening.“This is a…
Washington, Jan 14, (IANS) The Trump administration has ordered an indefinite pause on immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, citing concerns that applicants could become a “public charge” and draw on American welfare and public benefits, according to a State Department directive and public statements from senior administration officials.The decision, which takes effect on January 21, directs US consular officers worldwide to halt processing of immigrant visas while the dep…
Washington, Jan 13 (IANS) The Trump administration has revoked more than 100,000 visas from foreign nationals in less than one year, marking a record level of enforcement as part of its push to strengthen border controls and public safety, the US State Department said.“The Trump administration has no higher priority than protecting American citizens and upholding American sovereignty,” said Tommy Pigott, Principal Deputy Spokesperson at the State DepartmentPigott said the scale of the action…
Washington, Jan 2 (IANS) President Donald Trump on Friday issued a sharp warning to Iran, saying the United States was prepared to act if Iranian authorities used deadly force against protesters, as Washington announced a new round of sanctions targetting Tehran’s weapons and drone networks linked to Venezuela. In a 2.58 am (local time) social media post, Trump said the United States would intervene if Iranian security forces “shot and violently kill peaceful protesters,” adding that Washi…
Washington, Dec 24 (IANS) Indian H-1B visa holders are facing months-long uncertainty after US consulates in India delayed appointments due to new screening requirements, a development that has triggered concern on Capitol Hill, while the Trump Administration has strongly defended its tougher vetting, arguing that this is a national security necessity.Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, a Democrat from Michigan, said the December 3 announcement of the State Department to expand mandatory online presen…