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The US and India announced a trade pact reportedly brokered by President Trump in which India’s tariffs will drop to 18% from 25%, non-tariff barriers will be reduced toward zero, and a 25% tariff linked to Indian purchases of Russian oil will be removed; Modi praised the agreement, and a White House official confirmed the terms as India agrees to stop buying Russian oil and to buy more US goods.
US President Donald Trump said the United States will cut India’s tariffs from 50% to 18% after Narendra Modi allegedly agreed to stop buying Russian oil, a move that also includes a pledge for India to increase purchases of American goods; Modi hinted that Made in India products will face an 18% tariff. Analysts expressed skepticism about the $500 billion Buy American claim and questioned whether India will truly zero its tariffs for US goods, noting India’s still-strong oil ties with Russia and the likelihood that tariff reductions will be more limited in practice.
India and the European Union announced a historic free trade agreement after high-level talks in New Delhi, a deal praised as a watershed for expanded trade and investment led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and EU leaders Antonio Costa and Ursula von der Leyen.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is focusing on implementing economic reforms to boost the country's growth, as highlighted by the Financial Times.
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed that those behind the recent explosion in New Delhi, whom he refers to as 'conspirators,' will not be spared, indicating a strong stance on security and justice.
India's Bihar state is holding its first phase of elections with over 74 million voters, featuring key contenders like the BJP-led alliance and the RJD-led opposition, amid concerns over electoral roll revisions and their implications for regional and national politics.
Narendra Modi's BJP faces a challenging election in India's poorest state, highlighting the political struggles ahead for the party in this region.
Donald Trump claimed that Narendra Modi pledged India would cease purchasing Russian oil, highlighting a potential shift in India's energy policy amid geopolitical tensions.
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken a firm stance against US tariffs, refusing to back down despite trade tensions with Trump, and is leveraging international diplomacy to strengthen India's position, potentially turning the tables on the US.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasizes the importance of India's energy relationship with Russia despite concerns and disapproval from the United States, highlighting the strategic significance of this partnership.
During the SCO meeting in Tianjin, China, leaders Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Narendra Modi displayed a facade of unity and camaraderie, despite underlying frictions with the US, with Modi notably engaging closely with Putin and Xi, highlighting a show of solidarity among major world powers.
The 25th SCO Summit in Tianjin highlighted the Russia-India-China troika, with leaders discussing regional stability, cooperation, and counter-terrorism, emphasizing strengthened India-China relations and the organization's expanding global influence.
India and China are making efforts to improve their strained relationship, highlighted by Modi's recent meeting with Xi Jinping in Tianjin, which included promises to work through border issues and restart direct flights, amidst ongoing tensions from border disputes, trade deficits, and geopolitical challenges involving the US and other nations.
At the SCO summit in Tianjin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized partnership over rivalry, with Xi highlighting the SCO's role in regional stability and economic development, while Modi expressed commitment to improving India-China relations. The summit also featured meetings between Xi and other leaders like Erdogan, Aliyev, and Pashinyan, and showcased China's efforts to strengthen ties with the Global South amid global tensions and US trade disputes.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met to strengthen ties amid US trade tensions, discussing border issues, trade cooperation, and global partnerships, signaling a move towards improved relations after years of strain.