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US relations with Pakistan nothing to do with India: Shashi Tharoor

Shashi Thaoor noted that while Trump often praises Pakistan and its leaders, he also does not hesitate to speak positively about PM Narendra Modi.
Updated on Jun 20, 2026 06:02 pm IST

US looking forward to complete trade pact details with India: Sergio Gor

Sergio Gor, referring to finalisation of India's free trade pact with the European Union in January, suggested that it took almost 19 years.
Published on May 22, 2026 12:13 pm IST

Cut 'bakwaas’: Iran's ‘one-way’ India trip advice for Trump amid hellhole row

In a post on X, the handle of Iran in Mumbai posted a video displaying two sides of Maharashtra
Updated on Apr 24, 2026 03:01 pm IST

India 'a tough nut to crack' on agriculture, says US trade representative

File photo of US trade representative Jamieson Greer.
Updated on Apr 24, 2026 07:14 am IST

‘We had a very good conversation’: Trump on call with ‘friend’ PM Modi

US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 13, 2025.
Updated on Apr 17, 2026 03:01 pm IST

‘Vishwaguru's huglomacy’: Cong questions PM Modi as Pak plays US-Iran peacemaker

A man sits next to televisions at a shop in Karachi showing news regarding the peace talks to be held in Islamabad by delegations from the United States and Iran on April 11, 2026.
Updated on Apr 11, 2026 06:18 pm IST

Trump dials Modi amid Iran thaw; they discuss peace efforts, Hormuz reopening

PM Narendra Modi has often been referred to as "good friend" by US President Donald Trump.
Updated on Mar 25, 2026 05:43 am IST

Pak going for Trump's peace board meet, India ‘reviewing’ US invitation to join

Shehbaz Sharif with Donald Trump during the signing ceremony for the Board of Peace charter at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on January 22, 2026.
Updated on Feb 13, 2026 11:59 am IST

‘Real sting’: US to track Indian oil imports, revive tariff if Russia link found

US President Donald Trump's executive order reads, "India has committed to stop directly or indirectly importing Russian Federation oil."
Updated on Feb 08, 2026 09:03 pm IST

Has India cut tariff to zero for US? Questions cloud deal amid little detail

India and the US agreed to a trade deal after a phone conversation between Donald Trump and Narendra Modi on Monday.
Updated on Feb 04, 2026 05:45 am IST

Goyal's big praise, little detail on India-US deal: ‘Final stages before inking'

Union minister of commerce and industry Piyush Goyal made a video address on the India-US deal on Tuesday.
Updated on May 12, 2026 05:02 pm IST

Trump's claims range from zero to $500bn, 5 questions over what Modi ‘committed’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with senior BJP leaders during the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting on the Parliament premises in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Updated on Feb 03, 2026 03:55 pm IST

‘Respect for Modi’, plus India's ‘$500-bn’ promise: Trump on why he made deal

US President Donald Trump announced the deal with India, soon after US Ambassador Sergio Gor dropped hint; and then came Modi's X post.
Updated on Feb 03, 2026 09:02 pm IST

‘Middle path with US’: Expert on zero funds for Chabahar in India's budget

A six-month exemption from US sanctions applicable to the Chabahar port is valid until April 2026.
Updated on Feb 02, 2026 09:45 am IST

US deal ‘moving towards closure’, Piyush Goyal explains how Modi govt negotiates

Union minister Piyush Goyal spoke to HT on trade deals that have been signed, and those in the works.
Updated on Feb 01, 2026 12:00 am IST

US secy ballistic over EU's deal with India: ‘Financing war against themselves’

US treasury secretary Scott Bessent has been critical of European and other leaders over their willingness to do business with India and China.
Updated on Jan 27, 2026 06:00 pm IST

Pak's Sharif faces fire at home over big Davos move for Trump: ‘It's immoral’

President Donald Trump, right, speaks with Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan, during a signing of the 'Board of Peace' charter during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
Updated on Jan 23, 2026 07:16 pm IST

Trump aide's claim, then a Jaishankar-Rubio call. What next for India-US deal?

A personal message from Donald Trump, as he gifts a book to the PM at White House. Prime Minister Narendra Modi shares this picture as part of "PM Modi's journey through 2025 in pictures" on the Narendra Modi Photo Gallery.
Updated on Jan 15, 2026 12:00 am IST

Another ‘50%’ blow to India after Trump aggression: Mexico's tariffs, explained

An employee works at a steel bar factory in Santa Catarina, Mexico. India's automobile and steel sectors are among those facing high tariffs as Mexico says it wants to protect its local industry against cheaper imports.
Updated on Dec 12, 2025 04:07 pm IST

Tariff effect now showing in data: India's US exports dip, analysis lists risks

India and US have been engaged in trade deal talks for months now.
Updated on Nov 03, 2025 12:02 pm IST

‘…with gun on head’: Piyush Goyal signals India won't give in to Trump pressure

Piyush Goyal, India's minister of commerce and industry, at the Berlin Global Dialogue in Berlin, Germany, on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025.
Updated on Oct 24, 2025 11:59 pm IST

Good news on US-India deal likely, thanks to Trump's ‘rare’ tiff with China

US President Donald Trump has been keeping a "great friend" tone towards PM Modi while his administration tries to squeeze India on trade tariffs.
Updated on Oct 16, 2025 08:59 pm IST

US now wants India as ally on tariffs, says it's ‘China vs world’ on rare earths

Scott Bessent, US treasury secretary, has been aggressive towards both India and China in the recent past.
Updated on Oct 15, 2025 06:03 pm IST

After Sharif's ‘war’ claim, Trump's ‘beautiful’ response, but with a nod to Modi

Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan, was invited especially by Trump to speak at the Egypt summit stage.
Updated on Oct 15, 2025 09:05 am IST

After 'Mr Prime Minister...' gift for Modi, Trump stresses '200% tariff' threat

US President Donald Trump and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi apparently have a personal equation while the two countries are engaged in some tough negotiations on trade.
Updated on Oct 14, 2025 09:01 pm IST

‘Mr Prime Minister, you are…’: Trump's handwritten note to Modi on pic, decoded

The framed photo that Sergio Gor presented to PM Narendra Modi with President Donald Trump and his message also in it, on Saturday, October 11.
Updated on Oct 13, 2025 06:07 pm IST