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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
TopicIndia-US

Topic: India-US

‘Finally putting America first’: Trump unveils global reciprocal tariffs, 26% on India

The US president claims the country has kept various economies in business. 'In trade, a friend is worse than a foe,' he said.

Jaishankar pitches for better ties with both US & China, outlines India’s approach

Indian external affairs minister says discussions between Modi & Trump indicate US is keen to deepen defence & energy ties with India, adds good ties with China 'in our mutual interest'.

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.

On Camera

India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.