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  'PM Modi a good friend of mine': Trump hints at trade deal with India 'soon'

  World | June 05, 2026 7:28 IST

  In his regular briefings at the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday, US President Donald Trump hinted that Washington and New Delhi are likely to arrive on a consensus over trade deal "soon", as he described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as his "good friend".

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  Trump says India-US trade deal secure after SC ruling, New Delhi to pay 10% tariffs

  World | February 21, 2026 9:20 IST

  After the US Supreme Court struck down his reciprocal tariffs, Trump defended the India trade arrangement, describing it as fair and reiterating that the United States will not face duties under the pact.

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  'India very much wedded to strategic autonomy': Jaishankar after US claim on Russian oil imports

  India | February 15, 2026 7:32 IST

  External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's remarks came against the backdrop of the US claim that India has agreed to stop importing Russian crude oil.

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  India to get same zero-tariff textile benefits as Bangladesh: Piyush Goyal on US trade deal

  India | February 12, 2026 18:02 IST

  India-US trade deal: India and the US have finalised a framework for the first phase of the bilateral trade agreement. It is likely to be implemented in March.

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  Govt clarifies on revised US trade factsheet, says amendments reflect shared India-US understandings

  India | February 12, 2026 17:26 IST

  The MEA clarified that revisions in the updated US factsheet on the India-US interim trade agreement align with the shared understanding mentioned in the joint statement. The US softened earlier claims on India's commitments regarding purchases, tariffs and digital trade.

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  Trump lauds India-US trade deal as historic, says American coal exports will see a great boost

  World | February 12, 2026 10:00 IST

  He said recent trade arrangements would boost US coal exports and reinforce the country’s position as a leading energy supplier.

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  PM Modi choked, surrendered future of 1.4 billion Indians: Rahul attacks Centre over US trade deal

  India | February 11, 2026 14:22 IST

  "If the INDIA alliance was negotiating with President Trump, I will tell you what we would say," Rahul Gandhi said as he launched a scathing attack on the Centre.

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  Big diplomatic win for India as US revises fact sheet on trade deal with India; check what changed

  India | February 11, 2026 12:17 IST

  US President Donald Trump recently unveiled a new trade arrangement with India following a phone conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Under the revised terms, Washington has lowered tariffs on Indian exports from 25 percent to 18 percent.

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  US trade office takes down X post showing PoK and Aksai Chin as parts of India

  World | February 11, 2026 9:26 IST

  The now-deleted post was published on X and was meant to highlight the trade discussions between the two countries. US President Donald Trump recently announced a trade agreement with India soon after holding a phone call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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  Piyush Goyal quashes rumours: Zero agri giveaways to US, farmers shielded in India-US trade deal

  India | February 09, 2026 0:02 IST

  Goyal outlined extensive safeguards, ruling out any concessions on GM items like-soybeans, corn, and maize, alongside meat, poultry, cereals (rice, wheat, millets including jowar, bajra, ragi, kodo), sugar, fruits (bananas, strawberries, cherries, citrus), pulses (green peas, kabuli chana, moong).

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  Strong message to Pakistan? US trade office in new map shows PoK as part of Indian territory

  World | February 07, 2026 23:34 IST

  The map also depicts Aksai Chin, a region claimed by China, within Indian territory. China claims the territory and has objected to India’s position, which is a dispute that has remained a sensitive issue in bilateral ties between New Delhi and Beijing.

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  US now most favoured nation for exports, interests of farmers protected: Piyush Goyal on trade deal

  India | February 07, 2026 23:54 IST

  Goyal said the main aim of both the nations under this agreement is to achieve annual bilateral trade of $500 billion. He said every sector was happy with the deal and the government was getting positive responses from everywhere.

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  India-US trade deal: Key takeaways from interim agreement | Full statement

  India | February 07, 2026 13:08 IST

  India-US trade deal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the agreement between the two sides and said the trade deal will create more opportunities for Indian businesses and farmers.

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  US lifts additional 25% tariff on Indian goods following historic trade deal

  World | February 07, 2026 9:43 IST

  In August last year, the US imposed 25 per cent reciprocal tariffs on goods from India. Besides, India attracted an additional 25 per cent levy over its purchase of Russian crude oil.

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  US tariffs cut to 18% as India and US finalise trade deal framework; PM Modi hails agreement

  India | February 07, 2026 8:22 IST

  Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the move will open a $30 trillion market for Indian exporters. He said India is committed to protect its farmers, thus sensitive agricultural and dairy products have been completely protected.

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  Will India start buying oil from Venezuela instead of Russia? MEA clarifies energy security priority

  India | February 05, 2026 23:41 IST

  At a media briefing, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India remains committed to ensuring energy security of its 1.4 billion citizens and is open to exploring new crude supply option including from Venezuela.

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  'India free to buy oil from any country': Russia after Trump's Venezuelan oil talks with New Delhi

  World | February 05, 2026 7:19 IST

  Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov was asked about US President Donald Trump's claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had agreed to stop buying Russian oil and switch to purchasing crude from the United States and, potentially, from Venezuela.

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  'We are convinced…': Russia stands firm with India on energy ties as US seeks curbs in trade deal

  World | February 04, 2026 20:29 IST

  Trump on Monday declared a trade deal with India and reduced tariffs on New Delhi to 18 per cent after holding a telephonic conversation with PM Modi. He also said PM Modi has agreed to stop buying oil from Russia.

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  Jaishankar meets US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington, holds wide-ranging talks

  World | February 04, 2026 6:59 IST

  The meeting between Jaishankar and Rubio comes a day after Trump announced on Truth Social that India and the US agreed to a trade deal, under which Washington will bring down reciprocal tariff on Delhi from 25 to 18 per cent.

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  'India-US trade deal to boost agricultural export,' assures Govt official amid farm sector worries

  India | February 04, 2026 0:03 IST

  India exports agricultural goods worth about USD 3.4 billion to the US each year, while imports from the American market stand at roughly USD 2.1 billion. This trade balance, the official said, reflects the strength of Indian agriculture in meeting global demand.