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Peter Navarro cites Brahmins in justification for 50% tariff on Indian goods

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro linked India’s Brahmin community to profiteering from discounted Russian oil while defending the U.S. decision to impose a 50% tariff on Indian imports, sparking criticism from Indian politicians.

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Indian driver jailed in Singapore for fatal crash that killed NUS law professor

Court finds repeat traffic offender guilty of reckless driving while on phone; lifetime driving ban imposed.

Trump defies court ruling, says tariffs continue despite being declared illegal

A federal appeals court has struck down most of Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs as unlawful, but Trump said the measures remain in place until October and vowed to fight the ruling at the Supreme Court.

Modi pitches state–prefecture partnerships to take cooperation beyond Tokyo and Delhi.

PM Modi, Ishiba ride bullet train as India-Japan ties shift gear

Modi pitches state–prefecture partnerships to take cooperation beyond Tokyo and Delhi.

Trump administration proposes fixed-duration visas for foreign students, exchange visitors, and journalists

The Trump administration has proposed fixed-term visas for international students, exchange visitors, and foreign journalists, replacing the “duration of status” system and imposing specific maximum stays, with a 30-day public comment period announced by DHS.

Unraveling the Mind of Robin Westman: The shooter behind the Minneapolis Catholic School tragedy

Robin Westman, the 23-year-old perpetrator of the Minneapolis Annunciation Catholic School shooting, left behind disturbing online videos and manifestos, prompting FBI investigation into domestic terrorism and hate crime motives targeting Catholics.

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick advocates for overhaul of H-1B Visa and Green Card systems

Lutnick proposes a merit-based immigration model, introducing a $5 million "Gold Card" for affluent foreign nationals seeking US residency.