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Monday, January 5, 2026
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Topic: Modi-Trump

Trump confirms India visit next year, says ‘friend Modi wants me to visit’

The dates for the trip are yet to be released. Meanwhile, Trump reiterated his claim that he stopped the war between India and Pakistan in May using trade.

Good progress achieved in trade negotiations, says Modi after his second call with Trump in a month

This is 2nd call between 2 leaders within month; they had not spoken between June & September. Earlier this week, Senate confirmed Sergio Gor as new Ambassador to India.

‘No easy choices’ for Modi in managing US ties & climate change impact on Indian monsoon behaviour

Former RBI governor Duvvuri Subbarao writes in FT about how southern states may face political & economic consequences of their successful population control.

China won’t change course. Modi’s PR events with stage-managed applause have never worked

If Indira Gandhi had based her foreign policy on “good vibes” with world leaders, Bangladesh would still be East Pakistan.

‘Pragmatic reset’ in India-China ties, the Trump factor, and the India-Russia ‘oil mathematics’

Global media looks at the India-Pakistan ‘flagpole war’ and why China stands to benefit from the Modi-Trump fallout.

Munir-Trump ties ‘blossom’ as Modi-Trump ‘bromance ends’ & ‘chaotic scenes’ at voter fraud protest

Global media also discusses Mukesh Ambani's alleged large share of Russian oil imports and India's underdeveloped cow-milk industry.

Seed funding cancelled & the ghost of ‘Howdy Trump’

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

India and China’s gruelling civil services exam systems & why Modi’s G7 visit did not ‘go as planned’

Global media also examines role of AI in call centres, enabling employees to focus on more complex responsibilities, and India’s ongoing deportation of illegal immigrants to Bangladesh.

‘Never discussed trade or mediation over Pakistan issue during Op Sindoor’—Modi to Trump

Trump’s invite to Modi for a US stop-over after G7 was declined by the PM due to his scheduled Croatia visit. Their Canada meet was cancelled as Trump left early over West Asia crisis.

A warning to Trump against ‘alienating’ India & Pakistan’s increased defence spending post Op Sindoor

Global media also eulogises India’s ‘Tiger Man’ Valmik Thapar, who lost a battle with cancer last month & demands for an investigation into activities of Hindu American Foundation.

On Camera

Trump is tying his legacy to whatever happens in Venezuela

A bad turn in Venezuela would raise the same questions that have dogged the unlawful US strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean: Why now, and why at all?

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.