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The Trump administration has completed its review of a proposal to eliminate the 60-day grace period available to H-1B and other foreign workers after job loss. The existing protection remains in force until the proposed rule completes the regulatory process.

US President Donald Trump has described the Strait of Hormuz as American territory while warning that Iran would never be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon. Trump made the remarks during a campaign rally in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

The US military helped move more than 15 million barrels of oil and petroleum products through the Strait of Hormuz, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said. Oil flows have recovered sharply but remain below pre-conflict levels amid continuing security concerns.

China and Russia are the only countries with infrastructure to produce HALEU at scale, according to a US watchdog report. The United States lacks commercial-scale capacity, raising concerns over fuel supplies as Washington seeks to expand advanced nuclear power.

US Vice-President JD Vance has endorsed Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy for governor of Ohio, praising him as a strong Republican candidate. The endorsement came during Vance’s speech at a steel plant in Middletown, where he discussed manufacturing and immigration.

A US federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from accessing sensitive personal data of more than 17 million commercial drivers. The order also prevents the administration from cutting federal funding to an organisation operating the database.

The US Supreme Court has temporarily allowed construction of a new White House ballroom to continue, freezing lower court rulings that had ordered work to stop. The Trump administration said the privately funded project was 65 per cent complete.

US President Donald Trump has claimed the largest fall in violent crime in American history, citing FBI data showing sharp reductions in murders and other offences in 2025. He also said preliminary figures showed further declines in 2026.

US President Donald Trump said he would declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory after defeating Iran. He offered no legal or practical details, while claiming major losses for Iran’s military and defending US action to prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

The Trump administration has asked the US Supreme Court to allow construction of a USD 400 million White House ballroom to continue while it appeals a lower court order halting aboveground work, arguing the project is essential for national security

The US Senate has passed a Russia sanctions bill that could expose India and other major buyers of Russian energy to tariffs of up to 100 per cent. The legislation now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration.

US President Donald Trump said his administration would approach the US Supreme Court after an appellate court ruling against continued construction of a military and security complex at the White House, calling the decision unlawful and a national security threat.

US President Donald Trump accused Iran of being "duplicitous", claiming nothing would reach the country without a deal or total surrender. He asserted that the US controls the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran said its talks with Oman concern temporary shipping arrangements.

Maryland Governor Wes Moore praised the Telugu community for its contribution to the state's growth in technology, healthcare, business and academics while addressing the American Telugu Association conference in Baltimore, attended by Telangana leaders, public representatives and members of the Telugu diaspora.

US Vice President JD Vance said the Trump administration has identified $230 billion in fraudulent government payments and prevented $56 billion from being disbursed. He said the administration's anti-fraud drive aims to protect taxpayers, federal programmes and public benefits.

US President Donald Trump said Iran has sought direct talks with Washington following recent US military action. He expressed optimism about a possible deal, warned that military operations could resume if diplomacy failed, and defended America's military preparedness and defence production.

US President Donald Trump said his administration is rapidly rebuilding America's weapons stockpiles after military assistance to Ukraine. He maintained that the US remains militarily prepared, defended Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and highlighted efforts to expand the country's defence manufacturing capacity.

US Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance welcomed their fourth child, Alec Neel Vance, becoming the first sitting vice president in over 150 years to have a baby while in office. Mother and child are healthy

US-based advocacy groups, including Hindus for Human Rights and the Azadi Project, expressed solidarity with Sonam Wangchuk over his hunger strike in New Delhi. The groups urged the Indian government to engage with protesters and address concerns over alleged examination irregularities.

The FBI has alleged that Punjab gang suspect Nitish Kaushal attempted to flee to Canada before his arrest near the US-Canada border. Prosecutors claim he is linked to a transnational organised crime syndicate accused of murder, drug trafficking, extortion and human smuggling.