India and the United States have taken a significant step in reshaping their economic relationship by announcing a framework for an interim trade agreement that will reduce tariffs on Indian goods and expand bilateral market access. The joint statement, issued on February 7, 2026, outlines reciprocal commitments aimed at boosting…
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India-US Trade Deal: Russian Oil Exit, $500B Investment
India and the United States have announced a significant bilateral trade agreement that could reshape global energy and investment patterns. As part of the deal, India has reportedly committed to stopping purchases of Russian oil and has pledged nearly $500 billion in investments across multiple American sectors. The announcement has…
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Jaishankar, Rubio Reset India‑US Trade & Defence
India and the United States signalled efforts to stabilise and advance bilateral ties as External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a detailed phone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, focusing on trade, defence cooperation, critical minerals, nuclear energy and broader strategic engagement. The high-level interaction comes at a…
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Trump Signals Tariffs on India Over Russian Oil Imports
US President Donald Trump has hinted at imposing fresh tariffs on India over its continued purchase of Russian crude oil, a move that could introduce new strains into India–US trade relations. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump remarked that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was aware of his displeasure…
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India-US Trade Deal “Very Near”; Few Issues Remain: Official
New Delhi: Economic ties between India and the United States are on the cusp of a breakthrough as officials from both countries say a long-pending bilateral trade deal is “very near” conclusion. An unnamed government official told reporters on 24 October 2025 that both sides are now “converging on most…
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Trump Says India Will Stop Buying Russian Oil
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday told reporters that India “will not be buying oil from Russia” and had already “more or less stopped” purchases — comments that New Delhi has since described as inconsistent with its publicly stated energy policy. What Trump said Speaking to the media during a…
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India Denies Trump Claim on Modi, Russian Oil
New Delhi, October 16: India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has dismissed claims made by US President Donald Trump that Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured him of halting Russian oil imports. The ministry stated it was “not aware” of any recent phone conversation between the two leaders, casting doubt on…
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US Envoy Meets PM Modi, Gifts Trump’s Signed Photo
New Delhi, October 11: In a gesture symbolizing warmth and renewed diplomatic engagement, the United States Ambassador-designate to India, Sergio Gor, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Saturday. During their meeting, Gor presented the Prime Minister with a signed photograph from former US President Donald Trump carrying…
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PM Modi: Dependence Is India’s Biggest Enemy
Bhavnagar, Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday declared that India’s biggest adversary today is its dependence on other countries, stressing that true self-reliance is the only path to safeguard national interests. His remarks came shortly after the United States announced steep tariffs on Indian goods and a sharp increase…
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Modi Thanks Trump, Backs Ukraine Peace Effort
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday thanked US President Donald Trump for a warm birthday phone call ahead of his 75th birthday on September 17. The conversation marked the first direct engagement between the two leaders since June, amid heightened tensions over Washington’s decision to impose steep tariffs on Indian…