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US President Donald Trump has claimed that India has agreed to eliminate tariffs on US imports, stating that Indian tariffs will be “dropped to nothing” as a result of ongoing trade negotiations between the two countries.Trump made this assertion during a media interaction at the White House alongside Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, emphasising that India has some of the highest tariffs in
After three years of negotiations, India and the United Kingdom have finalised a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that is set to reshape bilateral trade, enhance market access, and generate significant economic benefits for both nations.The FTA eliminates tariffs on approximately 99% of tariff lines for Indian exports to the UK, covering nearly the entire trade value between the two countries.
Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman led the Indian delegation at the 58th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Milan, Italy, from May 4 to 7, 2025. Her delegation included officials from the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, and participated in key sessions such as the Governors’ Business Session, Plenary
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has officially stated that issues related to Pakistan were not discussed during the recent bilateral meeting between ADB President Masato Kanda and Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. This clarification comes amid media reports suggesting that Pakistan-related matters were raised on the sidelines of the 58th ADB Annual Meeting held in Milan, Italy, from
At the Arctic Circle India Forum 2025 in New Delhi, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar delivered a pointed and strategic message to Europe, emphasising India’s evolving foreign policy priorities in a rapidly changing global order.Jaishankar articulated that India, now a significant global actor, seeks genuine partnerships based on mutual respect and shared interests, not lectures from those
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman has arrived in Milan, Italy, to lead the Indian delegation at the 58th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), scheduled from May 4 to 7, 2025. The Indian delegation includes officials from the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance.During the meeting, which brings together
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma recently hosted the Speaker of Japan’s House of Representatives, Nukaga Fukushiro, and his high-level delegation at the under-construction Tata Semiconductor Assembly and Test Facility in Jagiroad, marking a significant milestone in Assam’s efforts to attract Japanese investment and foster bilateral cooperation.This visit, the fourth by a Japanese
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal held a significant meeting in Brussels on May 2, 2025, with Belgian Minister of Defence and Foreign Trade Theo Francken and Minister-President of Flanders Matthias Diependaele, aimed at deepening the Indo-Belgian partnership across trade, technology, investment, and innovation.This engagement builds on the momentum generated by the March 2025
Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated sharply following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, 2025, which claimed the lives of 26 people, mostly tourists. In response, both countries have enacted sweeping punitive measures, effectively severing remaining maritime and trade ties.India’s MeasuresIndia, citing national security and public policy, imposed
Following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025, India has imposed its most stringent economic measures against Pakistan to date, including a total ban on all imports and maritime access. This dramatic escalation in diplomatic tensions represents a significant shift in India’s approach to cross-border terrorism, with far-reaching economic and humanitarian implications for