New Delhi: Days after the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by billionaire Elon Musk, scrapped a $21 million grant intended to boost “voter turnout” in India, President Donald Trump defended the move and questioned why US taxpayers’ money was used for this initiative. “Why are we giving $21 million to India? They got … Read more
Washington: President Donald Trump’s recent announcement of reciprocal tariffs on all US trading partners has sparked widespread concern and uncertainty globally. This move, made ahead of his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aims to address the long-standing imbalance in trade relationships where other countries impose high tariffs on US goods while the US maintains … Read more
Nifty maintains positive short-term trajectory, though struggling at resistance levels. (AI image) Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Friday. While BSE Sensex moved up over 300 points, Nifty50 crossed 23,100. At 9:22 AM, BSE Sensex was trading at 76,297.32, up 158 points or 0.21%. Nifty50 … Read more
Washington: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US marks a significant milestone in the strengthening of ties between the two nations. This “official working visit” makes Mr Modi the fourth foreign leader to be hosted by the White House since President Donald Trump took office on January 20, 2025. Notably, this is the earliest … Read more
Washington: India has been very flexible ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the White House. As the world’s largest democracy, India is looking to strengthen its ties with the US, particularly in areas like trade, defence, and energy. Mr Modi and Mr Trump have a personal rapport that goes back years, and their … Read more
NEW DELHI: As the Trump administration threatens to roll back the sanction waiver that allowed India to develop the strategic Chabahar port in Iran, the Indian government Monday strongly backed the port saying it has provided a much-needed alternative route to Afghanistan for its reconstruction and economic development, while boosting trade linkages with Central Asia.The … Read more
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United States this week for talks with President Donald Trump has global implications. The upcoming discussions between the two leaders will centre on defence cooperation, trade relations, and countering China’s growing economic and military influence. One of the key items on the agenda will be the … Read more