US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Donald Trump is likely to visit India early next year. The proposed visit comes as both countries work to finalise a bilateral trade agreement. The trip could help strengthen diplomatic and economic ties between Washington and New Delhi. Rubio told Indian news agency IANS that preparations for […]
US-India trade deal
India sees progress in US trade talks
India has welcomed recent trade discussions with the United States as an important step toward a bilateral agreement, though both sides have yet to finalise a deal. The talks are significant for strengthening economic ties between two major trading partners and could influence tariffs, market access and investment flows. Officials said negotiations remain active despite […]
US India interim trade agreement reshapes regional economic landscape
ISLAMABAD: Last week’s interim trade agreement between the United States (US) and India marks a significant shift in global trade dynamics, with potential repercussions extending beyond the two countries. Read More: US, India unveil interim trade framework to cut tariffs and deepen ties Under the joint statement issued on February 6, 2026, the United States agreed to reduce […]
Kremlin sees no change in India’s oil plan
The Kremlin said Wednesday it sees nothing new in India’s plan to diversify oil supplies. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said India has always bought oil from multiple countries, including Russia. He stressed that the announcement does not signal any major shift in energy relations. Indian Trade Minister Piyush Goyal earlier said India will diversify its […]
Kremlin denies India halting Russian oil
Moscow: The Kremlin said it has heard no statements from India about stopping Russian oil purchases. The remark came after US President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with India that included halting Russian oil imports. Kremlin officials said they are carefully analysing Trump’s comments on the issue. The US-India trade deal reduces tariffs on […]
Indian opposition slams Modi over US trade deal
India’s opposition has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the announcement of a new trade deal with the United States. The Congress party said the government has not disclosed the deal’s full terms and warned it could hurt farmers and domestic industry. The deal, revealed by President Donald Trump, includes reducing US tariffs on Indian […]
Pakistan monitors US-India trade deal for regional impact
WASHINGTON: Pakistan and several South Asian nations are closely tracking the final stages of the US-India trade deal, viewing it as a key indicator of Washington’s future economic engagement with the region. US and Indian officials expect the agreement to conclude by the end of November, paving the way for bilateral trade to reach $500bn […]