March 13, 2026 7:59 am
While PM Modi seems to have adopted Indira Gandhi as his role model on a range of policy issues and in his style of governance, he has not yet acquired her sense of personal courage and confidence to stand up to external bullying
February 28, 2026 5:14 am
The US Department of Commerce has imposed preliminary countervailing duties (CVD) of 126% on solar imports from India, citing unfair government subsidies.
February 21, 2026 4:56 am
Indian team to leave for Washington tomorrow to seal legal agreement
February 21, 2026 6:05 am
This was an indication of the recent warming of ties between the two countries after months of strained relations over the Trump administration’s tariffs on India.
February 20, 2026 6:55 am
According to the US State Department, Pax Silica is aimed at bringing “friendly and trusted” countries together to ensure that key technologies are safe, reliable, and not controlled by hostile play.
February 14, 2026 1:13 pm
The trade deal should be treated as a bridge back to diplomacy, not a substitute for it. If Washington wants this thaw to become a durable reset, it will need leader-driven moves that create visible alignment
February 14, 2026 7:27 am
When the LoP tried to call the Prime Minister “coward”, “vote chor”, “compromised” and “surrendered”, nobody took him seriously. Far from denting PM’s image, the episode once again highlighted the irresponsible and unbecoming behaviour of the LoP
February 08, 2026 5:46 am
As per the interim agreement, the tariff on CPDs has been rolled back to 18% from 50% by the US government.
February 08, 2026 1:22 am
While the US will reduce tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent from 50 per cent, India will eliminate or cut down import duties on all US industrial goods and a range of American food and agricultural products.
February 09, 2026 2:01 pm
Tanneries and leather units in Kanpur and Unnao, which relied heavily on the US for exports, had taken a massive hit after the 50% tariff was announced last August