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India shows robust optimism and trust for AI unlike West: Rishi Sunak
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday said India demonstrates strong optimism and trust in artificial intelligence (AI), while Western nations continue to approach the technology with caution and anxiety. Speaking during a fireside chat with Meta’s Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang
Over 80 foreign leaders, 500 global AI leaders present as India AI Impact Summit 2026 gets underway
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 commenced in the national capital on Monday, bringing together over 80 foreign leaders and more than 500 global artificial intelligence experts in what is being described as the largest AI-focused convening hosted in the Global South. The
Deal ‘rushed, unequal, and risky’, benefits US cotton producers more than Bangladesh garment exporters: report
Bangladesh’s recently signed reciprocal trade agreement with the United States is facing mounting criticism over provisions that analysts say could disproportionately benefit American cotton producers while creating uncertainty for Dhaka’s garment exporters. According to an analysis published by The Daily Star, the so-called
EU can’t afford delay in applying Mercosur deal, must fast-track India FTA
The European Union should act swiftly to provisionally apply the EU–Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement and accelerate the provisional application of the EU–India free trade agreement (FTA) in response to mounting geopolitical pressures, including those from the United States, according to a new report.
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PM Modi reaffirms India’s commitment to remain Seychelles’ reliable partner
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reaffirmed India’s commitment to remain a reliable and long-term partner in Seychelles’ national development, as visiting President Patrick Herminie acknowledged New Delhi’s consistent support for the island nation’s growth and security priorities. During wide-ranging talks in New
Framework for interim trade pact will deepen mutually beneficial India–US partnership: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Saturday welcomed the India–US interim trade framework, saying it would help realise a “mutually beneficial” economic partnership between the two countries after the United States agreed to cut tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent. In
Trump says India will stop buying Russian oil as he withdraws 25% punitive tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that India has “committed” to stop buying Russian oil and has already taken “significant steps” in that direction, even as he revoked the 25 per cent punitive tariffs imposed on India in August 2025. His assertion, made
Piyush Goyal says US trade deal does not dictate India’s oil purchases
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday reiterated that the India–US interim trade framework does not dictate where India should buy its oil, even as questions persist over US President Donald Trump’s condition linking tariff relief to a halt in Russian
India–US trade deal threatens farmers, says Punjab AAP
The Punjab unit of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has sharply criticised the proposed India–US interim trade framework, describing it as an “anti-farmer, anti-national” deal that could severely damage Indian agriculture and livelihoods of millions of cultivators. AAP spokesperson Kuldeep Dhaliwal said the
Seychelles President Patrick Herminie arrives in New Delhi for key India talks
Seychelles President Dr. Patrick Herminie arrived in New Delhi on Sunday after concluding high-level engagements in Chennai and Mumbai, marking a significant phase of his five-day state visit to India. He was warmly received at the airport by Union Minister of State for
Interim trade framework to deliver mutually beneficial India–US partnership: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Saturday welcomed the newly finalised India–US interim trade framework, saying it would pave the way for a mutually beneficial economic partnership while expanding opportunities for Indian businesses. Posting on social media platform X, Jaishankar said the framework
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Trump’s trade deal with India threatens Russia’s oil revenues
Russia could face a sharp decline in oil revenue if the United States succeeds in persuading India to curb imports of Russian crude under a newly announced trade deal, energy analysts and market traders say. The potential shift comes at a critical moment
Trust in India-US trade ties damaged but improving, says US expert
A senior US policy expert has cautioned that the newly announced India–US trade deal, while welcome, will not instantly repair trust damaged by months of tariff disputes and diplomatic friction. Evan A. Feigenbaum, Vice President for Studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International
India–US trade deal is a ‘game changer’, says USIBC
The newly announced India–US trade agreement represents a major turning point in bilateral economic relations and has the potential to reshape ties between the two nations, according to Atul Keshap, President of the US-India Business Council (USIBC). Speaking to IANS, Keshap described the
From 50% to 18%: US reduces tariffs on India as Trump announces trade deal with India
The United States and India have reached a major trade agreement after a high-level phone call between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking a significant shift in bilateral economic relations. Trump announced that Washington would reduce tariffs on Indian goods
India–Russia business talks emerge as pillar of strategic partnership
High-level business discussions between India and Russia in Moscow last week are being viewed as a crucial step toward sustaining and deepening bilateral ties at a time of heightened geopolitical volatility and economic uncertainty. The dialogue, which brought together corporate leaders and government
India and Norway explore new initiatives to deepen economic and green-tech cooperation
India and Norway held high-level discussions aimed at strengthening economic cooperation and accelerating investments in sustainable and maritime technologies, signaling a renewed momentum in bilateral ties following recent trade agreements with Europe. Sibi George, Secretary (West) at India’s Ministry of External Affairs, met