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Friday, July 25, 2025
TopicIndia-US

Topic: India-US

India, China top state actors in supply of precursors for illicit fentanyl—US annual intel report

The annual threat assessment report, which consists of unclassified intelligence relating to national security threats to the US, was published by office of US DNI Tulsi Gabbard.

Why New Delhi seems ‘deluded’ about Trump’s tariffs & India returns to the global rice market

International media also reports on the warning from Canadian intelligence agencies about the possibility of India & China meddling in the country's elections.

Strategic affairs are in full Holi mode—tariff war, land grabs, and leaders lost in chaos

As we enter this Holi season of international relations, let's remember that strategy can always use a little colour. But, of course, this battlefield is not for the faint-hearted.

From tariff tension & Vance’s upcoming visit to Starlink’s entry, India-US ties make global waves

In India, the Hindi versus Tamil language battle is intensifying, with the BBC reporting on tensions over the National Education Policy and its contentious implementation.

China is waiting for Trump to falter—and step up to lead the world order

Beijing is already stepping in following the suspension of USAID in various regions—a sign of China’s strategic intent.

‘150% on alcohol, 100% on agriculture goods,’ Karoline Leavitt berates Indian tariff on US products

Last week, Trump attacked India's tariffs, saying it is 'next to impossible to sell anything to India' because of the 'high tariffs'.

Here’s why Trump has shifted tariff focus on India from bikes to automobiles

In a speech to US Congress Tuesday, Trump says India & other nations charge the US much higher tariffs than it does them. They should expect reciprocal tariffs from 2 April, he adds.

Nikhil Gupta’s trial in Pannun assassination plot to begin in June-July, US court orders

Gupta is currently awaiting trial and, if convicted, could face a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison for each charge.

CBI sends judicial request to US in decades-old Rs 64 cr Bofors case, seeks info from pvt detective

The CBI had also sought information from the US authorities in November 2023, December 2023, May 2024, and August 2024, but did not receive any information.

Tariff cloud looming, US study links Indian generic drugs with 54% higher severe adverse events

Researchers associated with The Ohio State University found that number of severe adverse events linked to generic drugs made in India was 54% higher than for those made in the US.

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India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

During Operation Sindoor, Pakistan likely used NATO-style aerial tactics taught by China

The Chinese are said to have hired ex-fighter pilots & air force operators from NATO countries over the past several years to help them fine-tune their operational & flying capabilities.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.