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DOGE nixes $21 million US grant to increase India's 'voter turnout'
The project in India was one of several across the world, including in Nepal and Bangladesh, funded by the Consortium for Elections and Political Process Strengthening
 "DOGE nixes $21 million US grant to increase India's 'voter turnout'")
Best of BS Opinion: How can government best deal with regulations
We look at today's editorial and opinions in the backdrop of regulatory perspectives across sectors such as markets, agriculture and banking
 "Best of BS Opinion: How can government best deal with regulations")
Trump's 'reciprocal tariffs' may complicate US duty rate structure
Prime Minister Modi is only the fourth leader of a country, after Japan, Israel and Jordon to meet Trump in his second term to discuss a range of issues including tariffs
 "Trump's 'reciprocal tariffs' may complicate US duty rate structure")
Indian companies take a cautious stance on US reciprocal tariff moves
India exported about $6.79 bn worth of auto parts to US in 2023-24. Overall auto component exports stood at $21.2 bn, while imports from US were $1.63 bn of total $20.9 bn in auto component imports
 "Indian companies take a cautious stance on US reciprocal tariff moves")
New phase in India-US ties: India will have to deal with unpredictability
Mr Modi's visit will have attempted to convey that, unlike the troublesome Europeans, India is a far more congenial partner for an America being remade by a second Trump term
 "New phase in India-US ties: India will have to deal with unpredictability")
Need a serious fall in Indian markets before I start buying: Jim Rogers
I do not like to buy markets that are making all-time highs. As a rule, if the markets are correcting and investor are not worried, I do not buy, Jim Rogers said.
 "Need a serious fall in Indian markets before I start buying: Jim Rogers")
Statsguru: Are Indian tariffs truly 'top of the pack' as Trump claims?
Does India charge more than its peers in world trade?
 "Statsguru: Are Indian tariffs truly 'top of the pack' as Trump claims?")
Rubio begins Mideast trip as Arab leaders reel from Trump's Gaza plan
On Rubio's first visit to the region as America's top diplomat he is likely to get a warm welcome from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
 "Rubio begins Mideast trip as Arab leaders reel from Trump's Gaza plan")
DOGE cancels $21 mn intended for 'voter turnout in India', BJP reacts
The ruling BJP claimed that the USAID funding was proof of 'external interference in India's electoral process'
 "DOGE cancels $21 mn intended for 'voter turnout in India', BJP reacts")
Musk-led-DOGE scraps 'strengthening political landscape in B'desh' project
In a bid to cut government spending, the DOGE, led by Tesla CEO said it is cancelling a $29 million funding
 "Musk-led-DOGE scraps 'strengthening political landscape in B'desh' project")
Canada's Pierre Poilievre pitches natural-resource revamp to counter Trump
The opposition leader aimed to persuade Canadians that he's the best candidate to lead the country in a looming tariff war
 "Canada's Pierre Poilievre pitches natural-resource revamp to counter Trump")
Indian Americans hail PM Modi's visit to US, constructive talks with Trump
The diaspora members not only welcomed the constructive dialogue between the two leaders but also saw significant potential for collaboration on global challenges
Jaishankar, Sa'ar discuss Trump's vision of connecting Israel with India
A statement from the Israeli Foreign Minister's office said Jaishankar and Sa'ar met on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, a key global forum to discuss security-diplomatic affairs
 "Jaishankar, Sa'ar discuss Trump's vision of connecting Israel with India")
Trump tours Boeing plane to highlight delay in delivering new Air Force One
Delivery initially was set for 2024, but has been pushed to some time in 2027 for the first plane and in 2028 Trump's final year in office for the second, according to the US Air Force
 "Trump tours Boeing plane to highlight delay in delivering new Air Force One")
Trump vows to back Israel's decision as Hamas fails to release all hostages
In a statement shared on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump noted that Hamas has released three hostages, including a US citizen and added that they appear to be in good shape
 "Trump vows to back Israel's decision as Hamas fails to release all hostages")
Trump, Musk discuss media efforts to separate them in joint interview
In a sneak preview of interview airing on FOX News on February 18 at 9:00 pm ET, and released by FOX News on Friday, Trump discusses how the media's efforts to separate him from Musk are ineffective
 "Trump, Musk discuss media efforts to separate them in joint interview")
Do Trump's reciprocal import tariffs violate WTO rules? An explainer
Historically, according to the GTRI, when the WTO was established in 1995, developed nations agreed to let developing countries retain higher tariffs in exchange for some commitments
 "Do Trump's reciprocal import tariffs violate WTO rules? An explainer")
If Trump can make Putin stop Ukraine aggression, it's great news: Macron
Macron on Friday further emphasised that if this happens, then Ukrainians alone can lead the discussions for 'solid and lasting peace'
 "If Trump can make Putin stop Ukraine aggression, it's great news: Macron")
Trump, Musk slash federal workforce as 9,500 govt employees laid off
Trump and Musk have cut 9,500 federal jobs as part of their effort to reduce bureaucracy. Led by Musk's DOGE, the move has sparked political backlash, legal challenges
 "Trump, Musk slash federal workforce as 9,500 govt employees laid off")
Trump's reciprocal tariffs likely to create chaos for global businesses
Trump charges that the playing field is tilted against US companies because other countries usually tax American exports at a higher rate than America taxes theirs
 "Trump's reciprocal tariffs likely to create chaos for global businesses")