October 30, 2025 12:03 pm
Paradox of Donald Trump is that he is both flexible and rigid, impulsive yet calculating, eager for friendship but quick to take offence. Narendra Modi is the opposite ‒ disciplined, consistent and strategic. When styles complement, the relationship flourishes; when they clash, sparks fly
August 06, 2025 1:41 pm
Trump India trade penalty 2025: While India’s response on Monday was its first after Trump announced a 25% tariff on Indian goods, plus a “penalty” for its defence and energy imports from Russia, New Delhi has a record of pushing back against the Americans and the Europeans whenever its vital national interests have been at stake.
June 01, 2025 1:56 pm
Despite the dosti, America deported Indian ‘illegal’ immigrants in handcuffs and leg chains. Not a word of protest from the prime minister. Steep tariffs were imposed on imports from India; not a word. The U.S. voted in favour of IMF’s loan to Pakistan; not a word. Indian students face the threat of revocation of their visas; not a word. Student visa interviews have been suspended; not a word. The dosti lies in a shambles
March 12, 2025 9:21 am
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal concluded his US visit last Saturday and the Ministry plans consultations with exporters this week.
March 09, 2025 9:56 am
What we need are leaders with a modern vision of the road that we need to travel for us to remain relevant in the changing certainties of the new world. Narendra Modi could soon be facing the biggest test of his political career. It is no longer enough to give us nice slogans and words of comfort.
March 03, 2025 5:25 pm
He navigated a period marked by nuclear tensions, as Washington sought to persuade Delhi to sign the CTBT.
February 15, 2025 5:16 am
Trump said he was “thrilled to welcome... my friend” Modi back to the White House: “There is truly a special bond between the United States and India, the world's oldest democracy and the world's largest democracy.”
February 14, 2025 10:03 pm
India’s FY26 Budget lowered average customs duty rates to 10.66%
February 01, 2025 7:23 am
Modi is also scheduled to travel to Paris for the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit on February 10-11 and is likely to spend another day there.
January 22, 2025 12:08 am
Given India's past trade policy issues with Trump, it must prepare for increased pressure from the US for greater access to its markets and other related matters


