The United States has proposed fresh trade measures targeting India and 59 other economies, citing concerns over the continued presence of goods linked to forced labour within global supply chains. The move marks a significant development in Washington’s ongoing efforts to tighten trade enforcement and address what it describes as unfair commercial practices affecting American...
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India-US Trade Negotiations to Resume Next Week, Says US Trade Representative
Trade negotiations between India and the United States are expected to enter a significant new phase next week, with both nations preparing for high-level discussions aimed at strengthening economic cooperation and resolving long-pending trade concerns. Senior officials from both countries have indicated that the upcoming talks could mark a major step toward deepening bilateral commercial...
Trump Highlights Strong Ties With PM Modi Amid Iran Tensions, Says Relations Have ‘Never Been Closer’
Amid escalating tensions involving Iran and growing geopolitical uncertainty in West Asia, US President Donald Trump publicly praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, underlining the strength of bilateral relations between India and the United States. In a message shared on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump described ties with Modi as exceptionally close, emphasizing...
Marco Rubio Arrives in India for High-Level Diplomatic Talks with PM Modi and EAM Jaishankar
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in India for a significant diplomatic visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding strategic cooperation between New Delhi and Washington. His visit comes at a crucial time when both nations are seeking to deepen engagement across trade, defence, technology, and regional security in the Indo-Pacific. According...
Quad Foreign Ministers to Meet in Delhi as Strategic Indo-Pacific Agenda Gains Momentum
The foreign ministers of the Quad grouping are expected to convene in New Delhi for a high-level strategic meeting aimed at deepening cooperation across the Indo-Pacific region. The gathering is being viewed as a significant diplomatic development as the four-member alliance — India, the United States, Japan, and Australia — intensifies coordination on regional security,...
PM Modi Urges Ministers to Stay Alert as India Faces Economic and Strategic Impact of US-Iran Conflict
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reportedly issued a series of critical directives to Union ministers as India prepares to manage the economic and geopolitical consequences emerging from the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran. The government’s response comes amid growing concerns over global energy prices, trade disruptions, inflationary pressure, and the broader impact...
Donald Trump Lights Diyas at White House, Hails PM Modi as ‘Great Friend’ During Diwali Celebration
U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a grand Diwali celebration at the White House on Tuesday (local time), extending warm greetings to Indians and the Indian-American community across the world. During his address, Trump hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “a great person and a great friend,” emphasising the strong bond between India and the United...
Trump Warns India Will Face “Massive Tariffs” If Russian Oil Imports Continue
In a significant geopolitical statement, U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that India will continue to face “massive tariffs” on exports to the United States if it does not halt its oil imports from Russia. Trump claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him that India would refrain from purchasing Russian crude, though New...
PM Modi To Address Nation At 5 PM Today; Speculations On GST 2.0 And H1B Visa
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address the nation at 5 PM on Sunday, September 21, just a day before the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) 2.0 reforms. While the official agenda of the address has not been confirmed, netizens and analysts have speculated that the Prime Minister may...
India Examines Implications Of Trump’s $100K Annual H-1B Visa Fee, Warns Of Humanitarian Impact
New Delhi: India has officially responded to the Trump administration’s decision to impose a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa holders, a move that could significantly impact Indian IT professionals and companies operating in the United States. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it is “studying the full...









