Uttarakhand Floods, Kartavya Bhawan Opening, and India’s Economic Stand: Your Daily News Roundup
Uttarakhand Battles Flash Floods: A devastating cloudburst in Uttarakhand has triggered a major rescue operation, with reports indicating that several army jawans are currently missing. The incident has caused significant damage to infrastructure in the affected areas, highlighting the challenges…
India shrugs off Trump’s 25% Tariffs: Agriculture Remains Untouchable in US Trade Talks
Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on Indian goods? India’s barely batting an eye. New data reveals that over half of Indian exports to the US remain unaffected, thanks to pre-existing exemptions. Total bilateral trade between the two economic giants reached a…
India’s Silence on Trump Tariffs: Congress Demands Action
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has launched a scathing attack on the government’s response to former US President Donald Trump’s controversial 25% tariff hike on Indian exports. Ramesh contends that the government’s silence is unacceptable, highlighting the significant damage inflicted upon…
India Holds Firm: Trade Deal Deadline Looms as Ball Remains in US Court
Tensions are rising in the India-US trade negotiations as a July 9th tariff deadline set by President Trump approaches. India has made it clear that certain sectors, particularly agriculture and dairy, are non-negotiable. These positions represent India’s unwavering stance in…
India Needs 10% GDP Growth to Achieve ‘Developed Nation’ Status by 2047
Reaching the ambitious goal of a “Developed India” (Viksit Bharat) by 2047 requires a significant economic boost, according to CII president Rajiv Memani. He highlights the need for a consistent 10% average nominal GDP growth annually to achieve this vision….
India-US Trade Talks: A Ticking Clock and Tough Choices
A Looming Deadline and Lingering Disputes The clock is ticking for India and the United States to reach a trade agreement before Donald Trump’s July 9th tariff deadline. While both nations are actively negotiating, significant hurdles remain, primarily centered around…
India’s Trade Gambit: Securing Tariff Peace with the US Before the Deadline
India is playing a high-stakes game of trade diplomacy, pushing for ironclad assurances from the United States against future tariff hikes as they race towards finalizing a bilateral trade agreement before the July 9th deadline. The stakes are high, as…