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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held discussions on April 7, 2025, focusing on reciprocal tariffs and strengthening Indo-Pacific ties. Key highlights include:The leaders addressed the impact of the 26% reciprocal tariffs imposed by the US on Indian imports, effective April 9, while emphasising the need for an early conclusion of the Bilateral
U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent imposition of a 26% tariff on Indian imports has sparked significant economic and geopolitical discussions. The move, part of Trump’s "reciprocal tariff" policy, is aimed at countering India’s 52% average tariff on U.S. goods.While this decision is expected to strain Indian exports across key sectors like pharmaceuticals, IT, and textiles, it has also opened
Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a successful three-day visit to Sri Lanka, reaffirming the deep cultural, spiritual, and civilizational ties between the two nations. During his stay, he expressed gratitude for the warmth extended by Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the people of Sri Lanka. Modi highlighted that the visit added momentum to bilateral relations and
Ven. Pallegama Hemarathana Thero, a prominent Buddhist monk in Sri Lanka and the Chief Sanghanayake of Nuwara Kalaviya, expressed gratitude for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.He praised India’s consistent support for Sri Lanka, stating, "Whenever Sri Lanka is in trouble, India stands up like family."He highlighted the cultural and spiritual ties between the
On April 5, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Sri Lanka’s highest civilian honour, the Mitra Vibhushana, by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during a ceremony at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.This prestigious award, introduced in 2008, is bestowed upon foreign leaders in recognition of their contributions to bilateral relations. Past recipients include former
The United States recently announced a 26% reciprocal tariff on Indian imports, citing India’s high tariffs and non-tariff barriers that reportedly hinder U.S. exports. This move, effective April 9, is part of President Donald Trump’s broader trade policy aimed at rebalancing global trade dynamics and prioritising domestic industry. Trump referred to the announcement as a "declaration of economic
India and the European Union are nearing the finalisation of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as negotiations continue to progress strongly, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The MEA’s Secretary (West), Tanmaya Lal, expressed optimism that the agreement will be finalised soon, following a recent visit by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to India.During this visit,
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo on April 5, 2025. This meeting marked a significant moment in PM Modi’s three-day visit to Sri Lanka, which aims to strengthen bilateral ties under the shared vision of "Fostering Partnerships for a Shared Future."The visit began with a historic ceremonial welcome at
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on the Modi government in the Lok Sabha, accusing it of failing to address critical issues such as China’s alleged occupation of 4,000 square kilometers of Indian territory and the imposition of 26% tariffs by the United States on Indian goods.He criticized the BJP and RSS for "bowing their heads to every foreigner" and questioned the
The United States has revised its import duties on India, reducing the tariff rate from 27% to 26%, as per a White House document. These revised tariffs will come into effect on April 9, 2025.The announcement was made by President Donald Trump, who presented a chart detailing reciprocal tariffs for countries such as India, China, the UK, and the European Union.The chart highlighted that India