Congress Targets PM Modi After Trump Repeats India–Pakistan Mediation Claim
The Congress on Friday sharpened its attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi after U.S. President Donald Trump once again claimed that he intervened to stop a conflict between India and Pakistan last year, accusing the Prime Minister of maintaining “complete silence” despite the assertion being repeated multiple times. The opposition party said Trump’s remarks reiterated […]
Trump Calls for New Nuclear Treaty After New START Expiry, Sparks Global Arms Race Concerns
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday called for a “new, improved and modernised” nuclear arms control treaty following the expiration of New START, the last remaining agreement limiting the nuclear arsenals of the United States and Russia. The treaty’s lapse has raised alarm among arms control experts and world leaders, who warn of a dangerous […]
Chaos in Lok Sabha Derails Modi’s Address as Women MPs Gherao PM’s Seat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was unable to address the Lok Sabha on Wednesday after repeated disruptions and protests by Opposition members forced multiple adjournments, culminating in the House being suspended for the day amid scenes of chaos and sloganeering. The disruption unfolded minutes before the Prime Minister was expected to reply to the Motion of […]
“You Can’t Buy Respect”: Pakistan Faces Domestic Backlash After India–US Trade Deal
India’s newly concluded trade agreement with the United States has sparked a wave of criticism and introspection within Pakistan, where political leaders, analysts, and commentators say months of high-profile outreach to Washington have delivered little tangible benefit. Despite Islamabad’s overt diplomatic gestures toward U.S. President Donald Trump, Pakistan has emerged with a higher tariff burden […]
Mamata Banerjee Tells Supreme Court 150 Died Due to ‘Pressure’ of Electoral Roll Revision in Bengal
In an unprecedented intervention by a sitting chief minister, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday personally addressed the Supreme Court, alleging that the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in her state was politically motivated and had led to immense human distress including the deaths of over 150 people. Appearing before […]
‘Safeguarded Agriculture, Dairy’: Piyush Goyal Defends India–US Trade Deal in Parliament
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday mounted a strong defence of the India–United States trade agreement in Parliament, asserting that New Delhi had successfully protected its most sensitive sectors particularly agriculture and dairy while securing meaningful gains for Indian exporters and professionals. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Goyal said the agreement, finalised […]
From Tariffs to Tailfins: How India’s New Trade Deal Is Recasting US Arms and Aircraft Ties
India’s newly announced trade understanding with the United States is shaping up to be far more than a tariff adjustment. Beneath headline numbers and celebratory messaging lies a strategic recalibration that could significantly expand India’s purchases of American defence platforms, aircraft, and energy supplies reshaping bilateral ties across security, aviation, and geopolitics. US President Donald […]
Congress Targets Centre Over US-India Trade Deal, Seeks Clarity on Impact to Farmers and Industry
The Congress on Tuesday mounted a sharp attack on the Narendra Modi government over the newly announced US-India trade deal, questioning both the process through which it was revealed and the potential implications for Indian farmers, traders, and domestic industry. The opposition party demanded that the Centre place the full details of the agreement before […]
Incredible Opportunities Ahead”: New U.S. Ambassador Sergio Gor Returns to India, Signals Push to Deepen Strategic Ties
The United States’ newly appointed Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, returned to New Delhi on Friday and struck an optimistic note about the future of bilateral relations, saying there are “incredible opportunities” ahead for both countries. His remarks come at a time when India–U.S. ties are expanding across strategic, economic, and security domains amid shifting […]
Did India Miss a U.S. Trade Deal by Hesitating? How Timing and Politics Derailed Talks With Trump
A long-discussed U.S.–India trade agreement failed to materialise not solely because of unresolved economic issues, but due to timing, political caution in New Delhi, and what Washington insiders describe as a deliberately hard-edged negotiating style under former U.S. President Donald Trump. That account has now been publicly detailed by Howard Lutnick, who offered an unusually […]