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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
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Indian exporters in key sectors such as textiles, engineering goods, electronics, and gems & jewellery are expected to face significant challenges following the 26% tariff imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. This move, part of a broader policy of reciprocal tariffs targeting multiple nations, is expected to erode profit margins and reduce the competitiveness of Indian goods in the U.S.
US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 27% reciprocal tariff on Indian exports is expected to bring significant changes to global trade and manufacturing value chains. While India Inc. anticipates only a marginal impact on the country’s resilient economy, industry leaders stress the need for a thorough assessment of the long-term effects.ASSOCHAM President Sanjay Nayar noted that India’s
US President Donald Trump has imposed a 26% reciprocal tariff on Indian imports, citing India’s high tariffs on American goods. This move is expected to impact several Indian industries and exporters, though India remains better positioned compared to other nations facing steeper tariffs. India’s apex exporters’ body, FIEO, stated on Thursday that the 26 per cent tariffs or import duties