US Supreme Court Blocks Trump Tariff Authority; India Among Nations Now Facing Uniform 10% Duty
A landmark ruling by the US Supreme Court has reshaped the trajectory of President Donald Trump’s tariff policy, striking down the legal foundation he used to impose sweeping country-specific duties including those affecting India and prompting the White House to introduce a new uniform 10 per cent tariff on imports. In a six-to-three decision, the […]
New Epstein Files Raise Questions Over Prince Andrew’s Confidential Briefings and Overseas Business Links
A fresh tranche of documents released by the US Justice Department has renewed scrutiny of Prince Andrew’s past association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, revealing detailed correspondence that appears to show the former British royal sharing official material and exploring potential business ventures during his tenure as a UK trade envoy. Prince Andrew, 66, […]
India Attends Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ Meet as Observer, Stops Short of Joining Initiative
India on Thursday participated as an observer in the inaugural meeting of US President Donald Trump’s newly formed “Board of Peace” on Gaza, signalling diplomatic engagement while refraining from formally joining the initiative. The meeting, held at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace in Washington DC, marked the first official session of the board, […]
PM Modi Unveils ‘MANAV’ Framework at Global AI Impact Summit, Calls for Ethical and Inclusive Artificial Intelligence
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday articulated India’s strategic approach to artificial intelligence, presenting a five-pillar framework called “MANAV” at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. Addressing a global audience of policymakers, technologists, academics and industry leaders, the Prime Minister positioned India not only as a fast-growing AI economy but as a country seeking […]
Jimmy Wales Says India Poised to Shape AI Future, Calls for Human Oversight and Open Innovation
As India sharpens its ambition to become a global leader in artificial intelligence, Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales has offered a perspective that is both enthusiastic and cautionary. Speaking on the sidelines of a major AI summit in New Delhi, Wales praised India’s technological momentum while underscoring the need for human oversight, responsible regulation and the […]
US–Japan Seal $550 Billion Investment Pact, Marking Major Shift in Trade and Industrial Strategy
The United States and Japan have formalised a sweeping new trade and investment agreement that could reshape industrial cooperation between the two allies for years to come. Announced by US President Donald Trump, the deal includes a $550 billion investment commitment from Tokyo into the American economy, alongside tariff reductions and large-scale infrastructure projects spanning […]
India AI Impact Summit 2026: Modi Eyes Global Tech Leadership After Turbulent Year
As New Delhi prepares to host the India AI Impact Summit 2026, the gathering is emerging as more than a technology conference. For Prime Minister Narendra Modi, it represents a strategic inflection point an opportunity to reassert India’s global ambitions after a politically and economically challenging year. Six months ago, the government faced mounting external […]
Macron–Modi Mumbai Talks to Focus on Rafale Deal, AI Partnership and Indo-Pacific Strategy
French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to India has gathered strategic weight as he arrives in Mumbai for high-level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with defence procurement, artificial intelligence, trade expansion and Indo-Pacific cooperation expected to dominate the agenda. Macron, accompanied by First Lady Brigitte Macron and a delegation of business and policy leaders, began […]
Modi–Macron Mumbai Visit: Major Traffic Curbs in South Mumbai, Heavy Vehicle Ban on Western Express Highway
Mumbai is set to witness significant traffic disruptions on Tuesday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron visit the city for high-level engagements linked to the India–France Year of Innovation 2026. The Mumbai Traffic Police have announced extensive road closures, diversions and parking restrictions across South Mumbai and parts of the Western […]
India to Establish First National Cow Culture Museum in Mathura, Blending Heritage and Science
India is preparing to establish its first National Cow Culture Museum in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, in a project that aims to combine tradition, agriculture, science, and rural economics under one institutional framework. The proposed museum will be developed within the campus of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Veterinary Science University, with officials positioning it as both an […]