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India’s trade talks with the US need a reality check — and a backup plan
July 29, 2025 1:22 pm
India should now insist on renegotiation clauses or compensation from the US in case of a tariff increase. It could even insist on a clawback clause, which allows India to withdraw benefits if the latter reneges on the deal
The world this week | Amid trade talks with US, India dismisses sanctions threats; thaw in Delhi-Beijing ties; Russia terms EU sanctions ‘unlawful’
July 21, 2025 4:24 pm
From India refuting sanctions threats by the US and NATO to a thaw in the country’s ties with China, and Russia brushing off EU sanctions against its energy industry to Hamas claiming Israel rejected a Gaza ceasefire proposal, a lot has happened in the world this week.
The world this week | India aims for mini trade deal with US; Trump threatens BRICS nations with additional tariffs; Gaza being turned into ‘graveyard’
July 18, 2025 3:40 pm
From Indian negotiators planning to visit the US next week for an interim trade deal and PM Narendra Modi wrapping up his five-nation tour to Russia stepping up its attacks against Ukraine and the UNRWA chief saying that Israel is engineering a “cruel and Machiavellian scheme to kill” in Gaza, a lot has happened in the world this week.
The world this week | India says no to trade deal under deadline pressure; Trinidad & Tobago backs Delhi for UNSC; Gaza ceasefire soon
July 07, 2025 9:10 am
From India holding off on signing a trade deal with the US while looking for a mutually beneficial pact and PM Narendra Modi having visited Trinidad and Tobago as part of his five-nation tour, to reports of Russia using chemical weapons in Ukraine, a lot has happened in the world this week.
The world this week | SCO silent on Pahalgam terror attack; uncertainty looms large amid tenuous Israel-Iran ceasefire; India, US hold final round of trade talks
July 06, 2025 9:26 am
From India refusing to sign the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s draft joint statement, and Iran hinting at suspending cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog to New Delhi and Washington seeking to finalise a trade deal ahead of the July 9 deadline, and Rwanda and Congo signing a peace deal, a lot has happened in the world this week.
India debunks social media claims that US used its airspace to launch strikes against Iran
June 23, 2025 8:46 am
"Several social media accounts have claimed that Indian Airspace was used by the United States to launch aircrafts against Iran... This claim is FAKE," PIB Fact Check said in a post on X.
The World This Week | Israel-Iran strikes trigger regional tension; UN condemns starvation as warfare method in Gaza; India wraps up trade talks with US
June 18, 2025 1:41 pm
From Israel-Iran strikes raising fears of a wider regional conflagration that could affect India’s interests, and the UN conference on Gaza next week, to Donald Trump claiming China would supply rare earths and the European Commission’s push to lower the G7 price cap on Russian crude oil, a lot has happened in the world this week.
UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 2: Questions on Trust Initiative and India—France relations (Week 90)
February 22, 2025 4:43 pm
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE 2025? Here are questions from GS paper 2 for this week with essential points as the fodder for your answers. Do not miss points to ponder and answer in the comment box below.
Knowledge Nugget: Why ‘Dunki Routes’ used by deported immigrants from US matter for UPSC exam?
February 18, 2025 10:22 am
The recently deported illegal immigrants from the US have followed the 'dunki' route to reach the USA. But what is the 'dunki network'? Also, in 'Beyond the Nugget', explore the broader issue of immigration— H-1B visa.
India-US free trade pact negotiations on the cards, PM Modi to likely meet Trump next week
February 05, 2025 1:33 am
The US President has not yet confirmed his attendance at the AI Action Summit in Paris, where they are also expected to meet.
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