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A US congressional inquiry has launched a spotlight on maternity businesses, including a clinic operated by an Indian-origin physician, amid accusations of promoting 'birth tourism.' Legislators assert that the practice takes advantage of immigration laws, enabling international families to secure citizenship for their infants in the United States.

For thousands of Indians, the Optional Practical Training work window after graduation made the expensive US education gamble worth taking. A new fraud crackdown could change that

Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir stated India sought US mediation for a ceasefire after Operation Sindoor. This claim contrasts with US lobbying records. These documents reveal Pakistan's extensive engagement with American officials during the same period. India launched Operation Sindoor following a terror attack. The operation targeted terror infrastructure.

Under the proposed interim trade deal, the US has lowered tariffs on India from 50% to 18%. In August last year, Trump had imposed a 25% reciprocal tariff on India and an additional 25% penal tariff for India’s crude oil purchases from Russia.

“A service building at a power and water desalination plant was attacked as part of the Iranian aggression against the State of Kuwait, resulting in the death of an Indian worker and significant material damage to the building,” ministry spokesperson Fatima Abbas Jawhar Hayat said. Amid rising tensions, Pakistan said it was willing to facilitate and host “meaningful talks” between Washington and Tehran in an effort to end the month-long US-Israel war with Iran.

US lawmakers are proposing a new bill to safeguard the Optional Practical Training program. This initiative aims to provide stability for international students, including many from India, seeking work experience after graduation. The 'Keep Innovators in America Act' seeks to codify the program into law.

A new bill in the United States aims to protect the Optional Practical Training program for international students. This program allows graduates to work in their field of study. Many students from India benefit from OPT. Codifying the program provides long-term certainty for students, universities, and employers. This move addresses global competition for skilled talent and supports the US economy.

A bipartisan bill in the US House aims to exempt healthcare employers from a $100,000 H-1B surcharge, addressing concerns about worsening staff shortages. Introduced by Congressman Mike Lawler and others, the 'H-1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act' seeks to prevent the fee from hindering recruitment of vital medical professionals, particularly in underserved areas.

Five Indian-American lawmakers request a briefing from the US department of justice and FBI on the increase in hate crimes against Hindus and vandalism of temples. Concerns raised about lack of leads on suspects, emphasizing law enforcement coordination and federal oversight for equal protection. Joint effort aims to combat hate crimes targeting Hindus.

Indian-American lawmakers have criticised US President Donald Trump for scrapping an amnesty programme that granted work permits to immigrants who arrived in the country illegally as children, saying the consequences of the decision will be "devastating".

Indian-American lawmaker Raja Krishnamoorthi has formed a bipartisan Congressional Solar Caucus to advance issues relating to the renewable energy and solar technology production sectors.