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  US-India trade deal will elevate strategic partnership, spur growth in economy: Here’s who said what

  India | February 03, 2026 9:55 IST

  Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said the India-US trade agreement will open up huge opportunities for domestic farmers, MSMEs, entrepreneurs, and skilled workers and promote Make in India initiative.

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  India-US trade deal: How 18% US tariffs give India advantage over China, Pakistan and Bangladesh?

  Explainers | February 03, 2026 9:09 IST

  India-US trade deal: With the new tariff structure, India now enjoys a clear competitive edge over rival export economies in the region, as it faces significantly lower tariff rates compared to other countries.

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  White House confirms it will drop additional 25% on Indian imports over Russian oil purchases

  World | February 03, 2026 7:51 IST

  To a question whether the tariffs on Indian imports would be lifted in exchange for reducing Russian oil purchases, the White House said, "Yes, although the agreement is that India will cease, not just reduce, Russian oil purchases."

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  India-US trade deal LIVE: 'Small businesses will be able to sell goods in US,' says Piyush Goyal

  India | February 03, 2026 17:45 IST

  India-US trade deal LIVE: US and India agreed on a trade deal under which Washington will bring down reciprocal tariff on Indian goods to 18 per cent from current 25 per cent. The breakthrough follows a high-level telephonic conversation between Prime Minister Modi and US President Trump.

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  PM Modi thanks Trump for reducing tariffs to 18%: 'His leadership vital for global peace, stability'

  India | February 02, 2026 23:52 IST

  India fully supports his efforts for peace, said the prime minister in an X (formerly Twitter) post, adding that he is looking forward to working closely with him to take the India-US partnership to unprecedented heights.

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  After landmark EU pact, India sets sights on near-finish US trade deal

  India | January 28, 2026 22:41 IST

  Sources in the Ministry of External Affairs said negotiations on the India-US trade deal progressed quietly alongside the EU talks and have now reached the final stretch. What remains, they said, is largely procedural.

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  'Going to have a good deal': Trump praises 'fantastic leader' PM Modi at Davos

  India | January 21, 2026 23:50 IST

  Trump’s remarks come at a time when trade relations between India and the US remain uncertain. Nearly five months have passed since tariffs on Indian exports to the US were raised to 50 per cent, with half of the hike described by Trump as a “penalty” linked to India’s purchase of Russian oil.

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  Congress leader makes bizarre remark, questions 'will Trump kidnap our PM like Venezuela?'

  India | January 06, 2026 18:29 IST

  Speaking on the impact of steep US tariffs on Indian goods, Chavan invoked recent events in Venezuela and raised a hypothetical question.

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  'Illegal and harmful': Three US lawmakers bring resolution to end Trump's tariffs on India

  World | December 13, 2025 23:53 IST

  The resolution aims to roll back the additional 25 per cent secondary duties imposed on India on August 27, 2025, in addition to earlier reciprocal tariffs.

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  India-US to hold crucial talks on first phase of new trade pact from December 10

  India | December 06, 2025 23:39 IST

  India and the United States will hold a negotiation round from December 10–12 to advance the first phase of their proposed bilateral trade agreement.

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  US approves USD 93 million deal to supply Javelin missiles, Excalibur projectiles to India

  India | November 20, 2025 9:40 IST

  The estimated cost of the Javelin package is $45.7 million and the second determination approved by the State Department covers the sale of 216 M982A1 Excalibur tactical projectiles and associated equipment for $47.1 million.

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  'Will herald a new decade of partnership': India, US sign 10-year defence framework pact

  India | October 31, 2025 12:07 IST

  The pact was signed in presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Secretary of War Peter Hegseth. It will usher a new era in the "already strong defence partnership" between the US and India, said Singh.

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  US singer slams Rahul Gandhi over remark against PM Modi, says 'He is not afraid of Trump'

  World | October 17, 2025 14:55 IST

  US singer Mary Millben has hit back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s accusation that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is “frightened” of Donald Trump. In a strong response on X, Millben defended PM Modi’s diplomatic strategy, calling Gandhi’s comments uninformed.

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  Ashley Tellis, Mumbai-born foreign policy expert accused of illegally keeping secret documents

  World | October 15, 2025 8:39 IST

  Ashley Tellis, a US policy analyst of Indian origin and former adviser on South Asia, has been arrested and charged for unlawfully retaining classified national defense documents and reportedly meeting Chinese government officials.

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  India's 'red lines' need to be respected: EAM Jaishankar on trade talks with US

  India | October 05, 2025 23:11 IST

  External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar revealed that the ongoing US tariffs on Indian exports are due to an inability to reach a common ground between the two nations. While negotiations continue, Jaishankar stressed that India’s core “red lines” must be respected.

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  'India coming to table': Trump aide Peter Navarro's fresh rant ahead of trade talks

  World | September 15, 2025 23:41 IST

  India-US trade talks: Peter Navarro's remarks come ahead of US chief negotiator Brendan Lynch's arrival in India for a day-long talk on the India-US bilateral trade deal on Tuesday.

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  India-US trade deal likely amid Trump tariffs? American chief negotiator to arrive tonight for talks

  India | September 15, 2025 16:16 IST

  India-US trade deal: The development comes after the two nations showed signs of easing the tensions after Trump imposed 50 per cent tariffs on India, citing New Delhi's decision to buy Russian crude.

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  'Not that far apart on trade deal': Trump's India envoy pick hints breakthrough amid thaw in ties

  World | September 11, 2025 23:56 IST

  Sergio Gor said India and the US are not that far apart of agreeing to a trade deal and the ongoing tariffs issue as New Delhi and Wahshington seek to resolde difference and finalise a trade pact.

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  Trump's commerce secretary Lutnick rakes up Russian oil trade amid thaw in India-US ties

  World | September 11, 2025 21:10 IST

  Howard Lutnick said trade talks between India and US could only progress if New Delhi agrees to stop its purchase of Russia oil.

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  Navarro says India desperate for access to American goods: 'US doesn't need such unfair trade'

  World | September 10, 2025 11:25 IST

  The White House trade advisor's remarks came on a day US President Donald Trump announced that India and the US are continuing negotiations to address the trade barriers.