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
PM Modi says Malaysia visit will boost economic and cultural ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said his two-day visit to Malaysia would significantly strengthen economic and cultural ties between India and Malaysia, marking a meaningful step in the bilateral partnership between the two maritime neighbours. After concluding his visit and departing for
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
US withdraws 25 per cent tariff on Indian imports
The United States has removed an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian imports after concluding that New Delhi has taken steps aligned with Washington’s security and economic priorities. President Donald Trump signed an executive order ending the punitive duty that had been
Trump’s trade dealmaking opens India’s market wider to US goods
The United States says President Donald Trump’s trade negotiations are steadily opening India’s vast consumer and industrial market to American businesses through lower tariffs and clearer rules, according to US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. Speaking after a joint White House announcement on an
India secures tariff edge in interim US trade deal
India has secured meaningful tariff relief and improved market access in the United States under a newly announced interim trade framework, giving New Delhi a stronger competitive position in the world’s largest consumer market. Washington and New Delhi confirmed a framework for an
PM Modi urges Malaysian businesses to tap India’s growth opportunities
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday encouraged Malaysian businesses to deepen their engagement with India, highlighting the country’s expanding market, reform-driven economic environment, and investment-friendly policies. During interactions with leading Malaysian corporate figures in Kuala Lumpur, Modi underscored the growing business-to-business (B2B) ties
Indian diaspora emerges as UK’s most economically successful migrant community
The Indian diaspora has emerged as the most economically successful migrant community in the United Kingdom, according to a new study by Aston University in collaboration with multicultural agency Here & Now 365, cited in a Khalsa Vox report. The research highlights the
India–UAE defence pact signals deeper strategic security alignment
India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are steadily elevating their relationship from transactional engagement to a structured defence and security partnership, following the signing of the Strategic Defence Partnership Agreement in January 2026. Analysts say the pact marks a significant shift in
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
PM Modi’s Malaysia visit to deepen economic and cultural ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that his two-day visit to Malaysia would significantly strengthen economic and cultural ties between the two countries, calling it a milestone in bilateral relations. After concluding his trip and departing for India, Modi thanked Malaysian Prime
US sets June deadline for Ukraine-Russia peace talks
The United States has set a June deadline for Ukraine and Russia to reach a negotiated settlement to end the nearly four-year war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy disclosed on Friday. Speaking in Kyiv, Zelenskyy said Washington wants the conflict concluded “by the beginning
PM Modi ‘very charismatic, phenomenal leader’: Polish Secretary of State
Visiting Polish Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Wladyslaw Bartoszewski has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “very charismatic and phenomenal leader,” saying India is fortunate to have him at the helm during a period of rapid transformation. In an exclusive interview
Trump’s dealmaking opens Indian market to US goods: USTR Greer
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Friday that President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade diplomacy is opening India’s vast market to American products by significantly lowering tariffs on US industrial and agricultural goods. Greer’s remarks came after the White House issued a joint
US and India agree on framework for interim trade deal
The United States and India have agreed on a framework for an Interim Trade Agreement aimed at advancing negotiations toward a comprehensive bilateral trade pact, the White House announced on Saturday. As part of the move, Washington will lower tariffs on Indian imports
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
Jairam Ramesh flags gaps in US–India interim trade pact, says joint statement lacks clarity
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday raised sharp concerns over the recently concluded interim trade agreement between India and the United States, saying the official US–India Joint Statement does not provide clarity on several crucial aspects of the deal. Posting on social
India to open first Consulate in Malaysia, PM Modi announces in Kuala Lumpur
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India will soon open its first Consulate in Malaysia, marking a significant step in strengthening diplomatic, cultural, and people-to-people ties between the two nations. The announcement came during a grand Indian community reception titled “Selamat Datang Modiji”
India and Poland review strategic partnership, focus on 2024–2028 Action Plan
India and Poland held high-level diplomatic discussions in New Delhi on Thursday to review their Strategic Partnership and assess progress on the five-year Joint Action Plan (2024–2028). The talks were led by Sibi George, Secretary (West) at India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA),
US–Iran talks shift to Oman as Trump insists on ‘zero nuclear capability’
The White House has confirmed that fresh diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran will take place in Oman, even as President Donald Trump’s administration maintains a firm demand that Tehran abandon any nuclear capability. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Special Envoy