Trump’s trade dealmaking opens India’s market wider to US goods

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

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India secures tariff edge in interim US trade deal

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

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PM Modi urges Malaysian businesses to tap India’s growth opportunities

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

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Indian diaspora emerges as UK’s most economically successful migrant community

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

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India–UAE defence pact signals deeper strategic security alignment

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

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Seychelles President Patrick Herminie arrives in New Delhi for key India talks

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

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PM Modi’s Malaysia visit to deepen economic and cultural ties

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

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US sets June deadline for Ukraine-Russia peace talks

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

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PM Modi ‘very charismatic, phenomenal leader’: Polish Secretary of State

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

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Trump’s dealmaking opens Indian market to US goods: USTR Greer

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

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US and India agree on framework for interim trade deal

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

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Interim trade framework to deliver mutually beneficial India–US partnership: Jaishankar

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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Jairam Ramesh flags gaps in US–India interim trade pact, says joint statement lacks clarity

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

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India to open first Consulate in Malaysia, PM Modi announces in Kuala Lumpur

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”

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India and Poland review strategic partnership, focus on 2024–2028 Action Plan

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),

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US–Iran talks shift to Oman as Trump insists on ‘zero nuclear capability’

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

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US Treasury backs stablecoins to strengthen global dollar dominance

US Treasury backs stablecoins to strengthen global dollar dominance

The US Treasury Department has strongly endorsed stablecoins backed by government securities, arguing that they could reinforce the global supremacy of the US dollar. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made the case for digital assets during testimony before the Senate Banking Committee, defending new

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India and Poland deepen strategic partnership under 2024–2028 Action Plan

India and Poland deepen strategic partnership under 2024–2028 Action Plan

India and Poland have taken another step toward deepening their strategic engagement, with senior diplomats from both countries reviewing the progress of their bilateral partnership and outlining key priorities under the 2024–2028 Action Plan. The discussions reflect a shared commitment to expanding cooperation

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Trump’s trade deal with India threatens Russia’s oil revenues

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

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EAM Jaishankar meets Rubio and Bessent, strengthens India–US strategic ties

EAM Jaishankar meets Rubio and Bessent, strengthens India–US strategic ties

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar held key meetings with top US officials in Washington, marking another high point in deepening India–US strategic and economic cooperation. Jaishankar met separately with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, covering a

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