A recently married couple from Punjab spent Rs 80 lakh to reach the US, only to be arrested and deported upon arrival. They wandered for nine months before being caught. Returned to Amritsar, they are now dealing with trauma and the challenge of recovering their money from the agent.
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External affairs minister S Jaishankar attended the Quad foreign ministers' meeting in Washington DC, where discussions focused on ensuring a free, open, stable, and prosperous Indo-Pacific. The ministers emphasized rule of law, democratic values, and regional security, and planned for regular meetings leading up to the summit in India.
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt highlighted high tariffs imposed by countries like India, Japan, and Canada on US goods, making exports challenging. She stressed the need for reciprocity to ensure fair treatment for American products. President Trump is set to announce significant, reciprocal tariffs soon, aimed at creating a level playing field for the United States.