India and the United States are nearing the conclusion of a long‑pending interim trade agreement, but Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has made it clear that New Delhi will proceed only if the pact guarantees a tariff edge over competing economies. Speaking in London during the India Global Forum’s UK‑India Week 2026, Goyal said the deal […]
Indian‑origin US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has strongly criticised what he describes as a growing wave of anti‑Hindu and anti‑Indian hate across the United States, responding sharply to calls for his deportation made by a local elected official in Florida. The Democratic lawmaker said such rhetoric reflects a disturbing rise in xenophobia but stressed that neither
Bangladesh’s reported decision to acquire 24 Chinese J‑10CE multirole fighter jets marks one of the most consequential defence developments in South Asia in recent years. While the move may appear to be a routine military procurement, the broader geopolitical context reveals a deeper realignment shaped by China’s expanding influence, Bangladesh’s modernisation ambitions, and India’s evolving
India’s fifth‑generation fighter jet programme — the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) — has entered a critical phase as negotiations with US‑based General Aerospace over the GE F414‑INS6 engine have stalled. With the American side reportedly demanding nearly three times the originally expected unit cost of ₹70–80 crore, India is now evaluating British and French
Germany’s proposal to gradually increase its retirement age to 70 has reignited a worldwide conversation on how countries should adapt their pension systems to longer life expectancy and shrinking workforces. The recommendation comes from an expert commission appointed by the government, which advised linking retirement age directly to rising longevity and phasing out early‑retirement pathways
US President Donald Trump has said that Iran has formally assured Washington it is not imposing any tolls, insurance fees or additional charges on commercial vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints. The statement comes amid sensitive negotiations between the two countries, with Trump warning that any
Iran has formally invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the state funeral of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, marking a significant diplomatic gesture at a moment of major regional transition. The invitation was extended by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, following Khamenei’s death in a joint US–Israeli airstrike on February 28 — an event that
India and the United States have moved into the decisive final stretch of negotiations on an interim trade agreement, with high‑level meetings in New Delhi signalling strong political intent on both sides to close the deal before a key tariff deadline. The latest round of discussions brought together Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal,
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has emerged as one of the most talked‑about figures in global diplomacy, not only for her policies but for the dramatically different relationships she maintains with world leaders. Her warm, easy rapport with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi contrasts sharply with her escalating public feud with US President Donald Trump,
The United States has issued a 60‑day sanctions waiver allowing the production, delivery and sale of Iranian oil, marking the most significant shift in Washington–Tehran energy policy in years. The move follows what officials described as “encouraging” early rounds of US–Iran talks in Switzerland, attended by mediators from Pakistan and Qatar. The waiver, valid until
