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News18 - Oct 9, 2026

India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has responded to US Vice President JD Vance’s remarks concerning the PERM system, highlighting the important contribution of Indian professionals to the American economy and stressing the mutual benefits of international talent mobility.The MEA’s response underscores the role Indian skilled workers play across sectors of the US economy, while objecting to the use of historically charged language in discussions about foreign professionals and employment. n18oc_breaking-newsn18oc_india CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

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