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Washington, Feb 21 – In a lengthy and combative press conference, US President Donald Trump responded to a Supreme Court ruling that curtailed his use of a key tariff authority, effectively turning a potentially defensive moment into a forceful reaffirmation of his trade doctrine.During a more...

Washington, February 21 – The White House has clarified that India will face a 10 per cent tariff temporarily following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a new global tariff order, replacing the earlier International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)-based duties that were struck...

Washington, February 21 – US President Donald Trump has accused the Supreme Court of being "influenced by foreign interests," suggested tariffs could be raised beyond current levels, and warned that he has the power to embargo countries altogether after a court ruling curtailed his use of a...

Washington, February 21 – US President Donald Trump lashed out at the Supreme Court after it struck down his use of a key tariff authority, calling the court's decision "deeply disappointing," while announcing he would immediately move to other statutes, including a new "10 per cent global...

Washington, February 20 – President Donald Trump said he threatened to impose a 100% tariff on French wine and champagne in order to force changes in global drug pricing, offering a vivid example of how he uses trade leverage to reshape international economic arrangements.Speaking at a steel...

FGN31 UN-PALESTINE-INDIAIndia joins over 100 countries in condemning Israel’s 'unilateral' decisions in West BankUnited Nations: India has joined over 100 countries and global organizations in condemning Israel’s "unilateral" decisions and measures aimed at expanding its "unlawful presence"...

New York, February 19 A senior US lawmaker has said that President Donald Trump is "looking for excuses" to "impose outrageous tariffs" on India for purchasing Russian oil, urging him to reverse this policy immediately."President Trump is looking for excuses to impose outrageous tariffs on...

Lucknow, February 18 India will lead the Global South one day, and then no nation or tariffs will be able to harm us, said Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat at an RSS outreach event in Lucknow on Wednesday.The "Global South" refers to countries considered as developing...

Moscow, February 18 Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that it has "no reason" to believe that India has changed its position on buying Russian oil, which it said is beneficial for both countries and maintains stability in the global hydrocarbons market.The remarks came in the...

Moscow, February 17 Indian Ambassador Vinay Kumar met Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko on Tuesday and discussed "pressing" bilateral and international issues, including the situation in the Asia-Pacific region.The meeting came against the backdrop of Washington's claim that New...

New Delhi, February 17 A member of the Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) has entered into a commercial agreement to supply 5,000 tonnes of basmati rice to a buyer in the US, according to a statement.The federation stated that this is a significant development, coming after the...

Mumbai, February 17 India is engaging with international partners more intensively and from a "position of strength," External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday, citing a string of recent trade agreements as evidence of the country's growing economic clout.In an address at the...

Mumbai, February 16 India is engaging with international partners more intensively from a position of strength, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday, citing recent trade deals, amidst one agreement with the US.Speaking at the Global Economic Cooperation conference here...

Gandhinagar, February 16 – The Congress held a ‘Jan Akrosh Sabha’ (People’s Outrage Assembly) in Gandhinagar on Monday, protesting the Centre’s proposal to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika...

New Delhi, February 16 India's merchandise exports to the US contracted by 21.77 per cent to $6.6 billion in January due to high tariffs imposed by America, according to data from the Ministry of Commerce.Exports also declined in September, October, and December last year. However, they...

New Delhi, February 16 – Bangladesh's reciprocal trade agreement, signed with the United States earlier this month and initially hailed as a success, has now drawn criticism over specific details, particularly the "cotton clause," which has created uncertainty, especially among the country's...

The pharmaceutical sector has welcomed the Interim Trade Agreement reached between India and the United States of America. R.S. Tanwar, Chairman of the Export Promotion Council for Medical Devices, stated that the agreement will help India establish itself as a global manufacturing hub with...

New Delhi, February 15 In response to the India-US interim trade deal, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, alleging that "we are witnessing a betrayal" of the country's farmers.Gandhi, who has been attacking the BJP-led government and accusing it of...

Gandhinagar, February 15 Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused the Congress and its leader Rahul Gandhi of spreading "lies" and misleading farmers regarding India's trade agreements with the US, UK, and the EU, asserting that the government has fully protected the country's agriculture and dairy...

Munich, February 15 – Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has stated that US President Donald Trump's desire to acquire Greenland remains unchanged."I believe the US president's desire is exactly the same. He is very serious about this issue," Frederiksen said at a panel discussion at the...