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The United States is urging India to reduce its tariffs and increase purchases of U.S. defence products as part of a proposed bilateral trade agreement. U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick affirmed that India’s high tariffs, among the highest globally, necessitate a reassessment of its "special relationship" with the U.S.He suggested that India should shift its defence procurement away from
As the United States imposes tariffs on several countries, including Canada, China, and Mexico, India has chosen a cautious approach in the escalating trade tensions. Unlike its counterparts, which have responded with retaliatory tariffs and complaints to the World Trade Organisation (WTO), India is focusing on strengthening its trade ties with the U.S. through a bilateral trade agreement.The
The U.S. military’s classified mini space shuttle, the X-37B, has returned to Earth after completing a secret mission that lasted 434 days. Launched by SpaceX from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in December 2023, the vehicle carried military experiments but no crew members.The X-37B landed at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California in the early hours, with the touchdown not being announced until
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently informed Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha that President Donald Trump is committed to ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict as soon as possible. This message was conveyed during a call between Rubio and Sybiha, as stated by the State Department.The U.S. administration emphasized that all parties involved must take steps to secure a lasting peace
In the high-stakes competition for India’s next-generation fighter jet, Russia’s Su-57 stealth fighter is gaining attention as a viable option, potentially outpacing the U.S. offer of the F-35 Lightning II. Despite the F-35 being considered one of the most advanced jets available, its high cost and the stringent conditions often associated with U.S. defence deals may deter India.The F-35,
Terrorist Tahawwur Rana, a key accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, is one step closer to being extradited to India after the US Supreme Court rejected his emergency application seeking a stay on his extradition.Terrorist Rana, who holds Canadian citizenship and has Pakistani origins, had approached the Supreme Court, arguing that his extradition would lead to torture and potentially be a "
Russia has launched a significant missile and drone attack on Ukraine, targeting critical energy and gas infrastructure across the country.This assault comes shortly after the United States announced it would suspend military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine. The attack involved 67 missiles and 194 drones, with Ukraine managing to intercept or disable a majority of the drones but only
In response to the recent tariffs imposed by the U.S. on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, an expert body advising the government has suggested preparing to retaliate with tariffs that target the U.S. where it hurts most. This strategic approach aims to counterbalance the economic impact of U.S. tariffs, which have been criticised for potentially raising consumer prices and disrupting
U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated his stance that the United States will not defend NATO members if they fail to meet the alliance’s defence spending targets.Trump stressed that it is "common sense" not to defend countries that do not contribute adequately to their own defence budgets. He has long criticized NATO, arguing that the U.S. bears too much of the financial burden for the
by Sumeet JainIntroduction: The Reckoning Has BegunDonald Trump’s return to power is not just a presidency—it’s a reckoning. And while Trump swears to "defend America against domestic enemies," we must ask ourselves: where does India stand in this lesson? Before we dive in, let’s address the elephant in the room: to those pseudo-liberal elites and woke Indians who have spent years ridiculing