Articles by Shashank Mattoo
Trump warns Brics of extra 10% tariffs
Trump made the announcement on his social media website, Truth Social, and said there would be no exceptions to the policy
Published on Jul 08, 2025 07:18 AM IST
US-India trade deal to be historic, would be a mistake not to sign it: Linscott
Mark Linscott said the India-US deal would be more ambitious than US agreements recently signed with the UK and Vietnam
Published on Jul 07, 2025 10:32 PM IST
Trump threatens 10% additional tariff for Brics nations over anti-US policies
This comes after Brics adopted a joint declaration that, among other things, appeared to criticise US military strikes on Iran as well as ‘unilateral’ tariffs that had disrupted the international trade system
Published on Jul 07, 2025 09:34 PM IST
China far ahead of India on using AI for defence technology, says LatentAI CEO
Jags Kandasamy, the founder of US-based defence tech company LatentAI, spoke to HT on India’s defence tech ecosystem and the use of AI in modern warfare
Published on Jul 07, 2025 11:19 AM IST
Elon Musk launches new ‘America Party’ after falling out with Donald Trump
In 2024, Musk used his sizable fortune to propel both Donald Trump and the Republican party to victory over the Democrats. He spent roughly $288 million to support Trump and other Republican candidates
Updated on Jul 06, 2025 08:50 PM IST
Mamdani in fresh political heat over college admission declaration
He had claimed both Asian as well as Black or African American status in a college application to Columbia University in 2009
Published on Jul 06, 2025 07:00 AM IST
‘Samosa Caucus’ in America unites to oppose Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
The budget bill’s provisions sparked a lengthy political battle in America
Updated on Jul 04, 2025 11:55 PM IST
Pacific defence pact would organise core coalition to combat China: Ely Ratner
Ratner argued that India should allow more foreign military to operate in and around the country to boost interoperability with key partners
Published on Jul 04, 2025 03:38 PM IST
Jaishankar meets national intelligence director, FBI director to wrap up US visit
Appreciate our strong cooperation in countering organised crime, drug trafficking and terrorism: External affairs minister S. Jaishankar on X
Published on Jul 03, 2025 07:48 PM IST
Pending defence sales figure in India-US talks
The focus of the talks will be on increased defence industrial cooperation including the co-production of Javelin missiles and Stryker armoured combat vehicles.
Updated on Jul 03, 2025 03:49 AM IST
Shashank Mattoo, Washington Dc
Quad launches new critical minerals initiative during Washington Summit
This comes just after China - which dominates the processing and supply of key critical minerals - imposed restrictions on the export of seven rare earth metals in April 2025
Published on Jul 02, 2025 07:01 PM IST
Quad condemns Pahalgam terror attack, takes aim at China in Washington summit
The four nations also expressed concerns over a host of Chinese military and diplomatic activities across the Indo-Pacific region
Updated on Jul 02, 2025 11:35 AM IST
India will exercise right to defend against terror: EAM
On Monday, Jaishankar had inaugurated an exhibition in New York highlighting the human costs of terrorism.
Updated on Jul 02, 2025 05:37 AM IST
Imperative to call out terror publicly: EAM
Jaishankar stressed that the pain of the families of the victims of terrorism ‘is a stark reminder of the urgency of our shared responsibility to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations’
Published on Jul 01, 2025 07:26 AM IST
‘Relationships will never be free of issues’: Jaishankar on India-US ties
India and the US have disagreed publicly on the exact role played by Washington in mediating a ceasefire between New Delhi and Islamabad in early May.
Published on Jul 01, 2025 06:12 AM IST
Indian-origin Mamdani stuns in NYC mayoral primary race
Mamdani’s victory over the 67-year-old Cuomo marked a significant win for the progressive wing of the party over its establishment candidate
Updated on Jun 26, 2025 05:26 AM IST
Zohran Mamdani wins Democratic Party’s nomination for New York City Mayor
Should Zohran Mamdani win the mayoral election against Republican Curtis Sliwa in November, he will become the city’s first-ever Muslim mayor
Updated on Jun 25, 2025 06:23 PM IST
India caught in crosshairs of US bill against Russia
The bill is intended to put economic pressure on Russia and force it to the negotiating table to end the Ukraine war.
Published on Jun 24, 2025 05:49 AM IST
US asks student visa applicants to make social media accounts public
The embassy said the US has required visa applicants to provide social media identifiers on immigrant and non-immigrant visa application forms since 2019
Updated on Jun 23, 2025 11:12 PM IST
India-Russia ties in spotlight as US Senator pushes for targeting business with Moscow
Lindsey Graham on Sunday called the sanctions bill “an economic bunker buster against China, India, and Russia” for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and said it was going to pass
Published on Jun 23, 2025 11:29 AM IST
Trump-Musk fallout: How it will impact the president and the tycoon
For Trump, Musk has been a determined ally who could become a dogged opponent of his agenda. Musk also likely to suffer some blowback for his public attacks
Updated on Jun 06, 2025 01:08 PM IST
Trump signs order to double steel, aluminium import tariffs to 50%
The US president claimed legal authority to impose the tariffs which allows him to address national security risks arising from imports
Updated on Jun 05, 2025 12:17 AM IST
US Commerce Secretary Lutnick flags Russian arms, India’s BRICS membership as irritants
Lutnick previously urged India to purchase more defence equipment from the United States instead of traditional suppliers like France
Published on Jun 03, 2025 12:36 PM IST
US won’t seek conflict with China, eyes stronger India ties: Pete Hegseth
US defence secretary Pete Hegseth was addressing the Shangri-La Dialogue, a marquee geopolitical conference in Singapore
Published on May 31, 2025 04:55 PM IST
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Trade, defence, tech discussed during Misri’s US visit: MEA
During the meetings, America continued its push for more market access into the Indian economy even as bilateral trade negotiations continue
Updated on May 30, 2025 05:37 AM IST
Shashank Mattoo, New Delhi
Dhaka is blaming India to deflect from domestic governance challenges, says MEA
MEA was responding to Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus’ reported remarks that Dhaka faced a serious crisis due to India’s push for “hegemony” over the country
Published on May 29, 2025 10:49 PM IST
Indian sentenced in US for human trafficking, death of Gujarat family of 4
Four members of Patel family. Jagdish Patel (39), Vaishaliben (37) and their children aged 11 and 3. froze to death while crossing the Canadian border in 2022
Updated on May 29, 2025 10:13 PM IST
Hope Indian student visa applications can be considered on merits, says MEA on US move to halt visa interviews
MEA said the welfare of Indian students abroad remains an utmost priority to the government and it will continue to follow further developments
Updated on May 29, 2025 06:41 PM IST
US to revoke visas for Chinese students: Secretary of State Marco Rubio
US tightens scrutiny of foreign students under new State Department rules, part of Trump’s wider move to curb international enrolment in higher education.
Updated on May 29, 2025 11:53 AM IST
HT explainer: Criticised Trump online, will it affect your US student visa?
Harvard University’s certification to enrol foreign students revoked. Student visas for those indulging in political activism cancelled
Updated on May 28, 2025 12:42 PM IST
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