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Monday, September 8, 2025
TopicIndia-US relations

Topic: India-US relations

Amid India-US chill, Mumbai firm ties up with Texan MNC to make civil nuclear reactor equipment

An agreement to make primary coolant pumps was signed in Washington, DC, between India's CORE Energy Systems & US-based Flowserve Corporation.

Humiliation in two distinct ‘flavours’—an ‘epic mistake’ by Trump, a test for Modi

Financial Times reports on ‘the largest litigant clogging up’ Indian judicial system while NYT looks at protests in Mumbai over restrictions on pigeon feeding.

50% tariffs on Indian goods take effect, exemptions for pharma, electronics, vehicles

Earlier on 30 July, Trump announced an additional 25% import duties on India. On Monday, Modi said his government will ‘find a way out’ regardless of US economic pressures.

Munir wants Pakistan military to be taken seriously. He was impressing Imran’s supporters

Operation Sindhoor came as a blessing for Asim Munir. He could claim to have “won a war” and get promoted to a field marshal’s post. But the narrative hasn’t held.

The solution to deteriorating India-US relations—go nuclear

New Delhi should now speed up its legal reforms to facilitate the participation of foreign companies in its nuclear development efforts.

‘Don’t give China a pass & burn ties with strong ally India over Russian oil’: Nikki Haley warns Trump

Asked about US’ own imports from Russia, hours after Haley’s comments, Trump said, 'I don’t know anything about it. I’d have to check, but we’ll get back to you on that.'

Tact, TACO, Time — 3Ts India must rely on to force Trump to back off for good

India has adopted a level-headed approach to Trump’s tariff rollercoaster — focusing on reaching an agreement over engaging in shenanigans.

India sees the value of US defence ties, but MAGA-style tariffs threaten long-term stability

India’s strategic decisions suggest a pragmatic reading of the US' duality. While defence cooperation with the US has accelerated, India continues to diversify its military suppliers.

India is showing signs of trusting China again. Beijing sees a window of weakness

India’s episodic tactical pivots towards better ties with China to enhance its bargaining position vis-à-vis the US are not new or unfamiliar.

‘Very close to a deal with India, we’re in negotiation,’ says Trump

The President said US is working on a deal that will give it access to Indian markets. He announced a new trade deal with Indonesia, after which the latter will face a reduced tariff of 19%.

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Punjab’s paddy farmers are staring at big losses. Why flood impact may spill out of India’s rice bowl

As devastated farmers begin to come to terms with the fallout, 4 lakh hectares of land under paddy cultivation across state is flooded. Punjab is among the biggest contributors to PDS.

Army chief weighs in on theaterisation, says it is inevitable and need of the hour

New Delhi: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi has strongly backed the idea of theaterisation, saying it is inevitable and the need of the hour. Speaking...

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?