How Trump “Liberation Day” Tariffs May Impact India And The Silver Lining

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump will unleash his sweeping global tariffs today amid fears that equity markets could go on a whirlwind and force countries to take emergency measures. It will most likely result in an all-out trade war. Gripped by a stark frenzy, the world could see an economic meltdown due to Trump’s reciprocal…

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Dagger To Chicken’s Neck? Why Bangladesh Leader’s Remarks Enraged India

[ad_1] Bangladesh leader Muhammad Yunus’ remarks on the landlocked nature of India’s Northeastern states and the sharp response from the region’s leaders have again put the vital Chicken’s Neck corridor under the spotlight. This narrow strip, which connects the Northeastern states with the rest of the country, assumes great significance amid Delhi’s tense ties with…

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Amid Trump’s Tariff Threats, India And US Inch Closer Towards Trade Deal

[ad_1] New Delhi: Amid US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariff threats, Indian and US officials held talks in New Delhi this week to discuss trade issues, including tariff reduction and easing of non-tariff barriers. The two sides also decided to hold sectoral talks under the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA) in the coming weeks, India’s…

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India Responds Swiftly To Myanmar Quake

[ad_1] New Delhi: India on Saturday underscored its swift response to the devastating earthquake in Myanmar, reaffirming its commitment to being the “first responder,” highlighting the meaning of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (the world is one family). In a special briefing on Operation Brahma by the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that Prime Minister…

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India Launches “Operation Brahma” To Assist Quake-Hit Myanmar

[ad_1] New Delhi: As Myanmar reels from death and destruction caused by a massive earthquake, India on Saturday delivered 15 tonnes of relief material and dispatched more supplies by air and sea along with rescue teams under the emergency mission ‘Operation Brahma’. In a reflection of New Delhi’s strong resolve to help the neighbouring country,…

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India To Send 80 NDRF Personnel To Myanmar For Quake Relief, Rescue

[ad_1] New Delhi: India is sending a contingent of 80 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel for relief and rescue works in earthquake-hit Myanmar, officials here said Saturday. The personnel of the federal disaster contingency force are being deployed under ‘Operation Brahma’ with quake rescue equipment like strong concrete cutters, drill machines, hammers etc. to…

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Donald Trump Replies To India Tariff Question

[ad_1] New Delhi: US President Donald Trump presented a positive front on tariff talks between Washington and India, adding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a “very smart man”. “Prime Minister Modi was here just recently. And we we’ve always been very good friends. India is one of the highest tariffing nations in the world….

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US Cancels 2,000 Visa Appointments By “Bots” In India

[ad_1] New Delhi: The US Embassy in India cancelled over 2,000 visa applications due to fraud-related activities. The embassy detected major violations in the appointment system by “bad actors” or bots and suspended their accounts, it said on Wednesday. “Consular Team India is cancelling about 2,000 visa appointments made by bots. We have zero tolerance…

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Donald Trump’s Big Move To Change How US Votes, With An India Example

[ad_1] Washington: President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order seeking broad changes to elections in the US, including mandating voters to show proof that they are American citizens, counting only mail or absentee ballots received by Election Day and prohibiting non-US citizens from being able to donate in certain elections. Citing India and…

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