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Friday, December 19, 2025
TopicUS sanctions waivers

Topic: US sanctions waivers

In a relief for India, Trump 2.0 extends sanctions waiver for Chabahar Port operations

For the project, India first received a sanctions waiver in November 2018 from Trump 1.0, but his administration rescinded it last month, threatening to complicate India's involvement.

US lifts sanctions on allies of Myanmar junta after its chief praises Trump in letter

Ruling military general Min Aung Hlaing asked Trump for reduction in 40% tariff rate on Myanmar's exports to the US, saying he was ready to send a negotiation team to Washington if needed.

Inside India’s barrel of concerns: US sanctions, alternative to Iran oil and good old ties

There are a number of strategic reasons why India wants to continue buying Iranian oil in spite of other options available.

Sri Lankan govt in disarray after reports it ignored intelligence warnings

Trump administration announces end to sanctions exemptions for countries still importing Iranian oil. China, India, among others, to be impacted.

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What the key political events of 2025 tell us about Narendra Modi and India’s future

From Operation Sindoor to India-US tensions to the EC controversies, a clear understanding has emerged about where the politics is headed now.

Antitrust watchdog Competition Commission to probe IndiGo flight disruptions

While the commission didn’t mention provisions under which IndiGo's market domination would be examined, Competition Act 2002 prohibits abuse of dominant position by any enterprise.

Israel has ‘realised who its real friend is’, eyes defence expansion in India amid arms curbs by others

It is argued that India-Israel ties are moving from buyer–seller dynamic to one focused on joint development & manufacturing partnership, a shift 'more durable' than traditional arms sales.

India’s top airline just handed sarkar the keys. That’s IndiGo’s real ‘crime’

Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.