Congress Terms India–US Interim Trade Pact a ‘Steal’, Alleges Diplomatic Failure

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticises the India–US interim trade agreement, calling it “asymmetrical” and questioning the Modi government’s trade and diplomatic strategy. (PC: The Hindu)

The Congress on Wednesday intensified its attack on the Centre over the recently announced interim trade agreement between India and the United States, describing the framework as lopsided and accusing the government of conceding more than it secured. Congress general secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh said the agreement reflects what he termed a failure of both […]

From Tariffs to Tailfins: How India’s New Trade Deal Is Recasting US Arms and Aircraft Ties

A composite illustration depicting India–US strategic trade ties, showing military drones, fighter jets, and a jet engine set against the Indian and American flags, symbolising expanded defence, aviation, and technology cooperation under the new trade framework. (Image: AI Generated)

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 […]

Incredible Opportunities Ahead”: New U.S. Ambassador Sergio Gor Returns to India, Signals Push to Deepen Strategic Ties

U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi during an official interaction, as both sides discuss strengthening India–U.S. strategic, economic and security cooperation. (Photo Credits: ANI)

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 […]