The earlier interim trade deal announced by India was based on tariff rates imposed by the US on the IEEPA. The IEEPA was struck down by the US Supreme Court in February.
Announced by Sergio Gor last week, this will be Rubio’s maiden visit to the country since assuming office in Jan 2025. New Delhi is waiting for confirmation from Australia, it is learnt.
India & US have seen an uptick in high-level exchanges in last few months as ties improve following conclusion of trade deal talks. Rubio to visit India for first time as US State Secy.
International media looks at the varying views on the diplomatic position India should take with Pakistan trying to act as mediator, and the impact of conflict on state-owned oil companies.
Call between the two leaders comes as the US claims it is negotiating an end to the conflict with Iran. EAM Jaishankar spoke to his counterpart Rubio for the first time Monday.
As critics accuse PM Modi of surrendering national sovereignty and India’s moral compass over Iran crisis, declassified documents show the dilemmas he faces are not new.
Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back.
Pakistan's SSG team was not adequately provisioned for the inclement weather. If it managed to consolidate its position, the story of Siachen would have been different.
In March 2020, Prashant Kumar took over as CEO & MD overseeing YES Bank reconstruction. He was ably supported by veteran banker Sunil Mehta, CA Atul Bheda & consultant Mahesh Krishnamurti.
This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.
American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.
India is in the western orbit not the chinese or russian orbit. Most Indians are still living in 1971. And govt is making no effort to shatter this uninformed public opinion because of fear of losing elections.
Why blame BJP for talking of Pakistan? BJP speaks what sells. You also make episodes on Pakistan, because it sells.
The rural Indian who sends most to the military, does see the world as pro-Pakistan vs pro-India.
That’s why despite good relations with US, many Indians unconditionally support Russia, because they sent submarines to block US in 1971. Todays, realities are more complex.
BJP understands what sells. So, do you.
We need to educate the rural Indian on today’s nuances.
Why would China not wish to have better relations with India. Its economy is well positioned to harvest gains in terms of trade and investment opportunities as India’s GDP grows.
How convenient it would be for a US President to plan a five day visit to South Asia, three days in India, one each in Pakistan and Bangladesh. Our preventing them from doing so reflects not strength but insecurity.
Let me play Devil’s advocate. Ask all of India’s neighbours, not just Pakistan, Are you happy with your larger than life neighbour. We should listen to the governments and also their people. Indian diplomats often claim that we enjoy certain cultural and other linkages in South Asia that China cannot match, despite its much larger economy. So that should be reflected in most South Asians having good feelings about India.
India is in the western orbit not the chinese or russian orbit. Most Indians are still living in 1971. And govt is making no effort to shatter this uninformed public opinion because of fear of losing elections.
Why blame BJP for talking of Pakistan? BJP speaks what sells. You also make episodes on Pakistan, because it sells.
The rural Indian who sends most to the military, does see the world as pro-Pakistan vs pro-India.
That’s why despite good relations with US, many Indians unconditionally support Russia, because they sent submarines to block US in 1971. Todays, realities are more complex.
BJP understands what sells. So, do you.
We need to educate the rural Indian on today’s nuances.
Why would China not wish to have better relations with India. Its economy is well positioned to harvest gains in terms of trade and investment opportunities as India’s GDP grows.
How convenient it would be for a US President to plan a five day visit to South Asia, three days in India, one each in Pakistan and Bangladesh. Our preventing them from doing so reflects not strength but insecurity.
Let me play Devil’s advocate. Ask all of India’s neighbours, not just Pakistan, Are you happy with your larger than life neighbour. We should listen to the governments and also their people. Indian diplomats often claim that we enjoy certain cultural and other linkages in South Asia that China cannot match, despite its much larger economy. So that should be reflected in most South Asians having good feelings about India.