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Data localisation norms a key sticking point in India-US BTA talks

Among digital services, one of the contentious issues on the table is India's data localisation norms - cross-border flow of data - that have been a concern for American companies

Trump auto tariffs will hit India but it won't be a 'tsunami': Here's why

Industry observers say the tariff impact on Indian auto sector would be minimal, though some impact could be seen on auto component industry

Indian industry seeks shield from US tariff, pushes for trade pact

The US administration has said it will impose reciprocal tariffs from April 2 to match the tariff and non-tariff barriers on imports from America

US intel names India, China in fentanyl supply as Trump targets tariffs

In a report published last year, India was mentioned only as one of the countries from which Mexican groups were sourcing chemicals. China, on the other hand, was named as the primary supplier

India considers tariff cuts on half of US imports to protect exports

In an internal analysis, New Delhi estimated such reciprocal tariffs would hit 87 per cent of its total exports to the United States worth $66 billion

US NSA Michael Waltz to visit India next month for 'TRUST' initiatives

In the second such visit from the Trump cabinet, US National Security Adviser Michael Waltz is set to be in India next month to unveil initiatives for cooperation in areas of high technology, critical minerals and export controls, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. Waltz, known to be a votary of strong India-US ties, may visit India between April 21 to 23, they said, adding both sides are in the process of finalising the dates. US Vice President JD Vance is also considering paying a visit to India along with Indian-American Second Lady Usha Vance and their children in the next couple of months. It is learnt that Vance and his family were planning to travel to Shimla, Hyderabad, Jaipur and Delhi. Initially, the US Vice President was looking at visiting India in the second half of next month but it is understood that the plan may change. The visit by US NSA Waltz is taking place weeks after US Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard visited India. The DN

India eyes tariff cut on $23 bn of US imports, to shield $66 bn in exports

Under the deal, India is open to reducing tariffs on 55 per cent of US goods it imports that are now subject to tariffs ranging from 5 per cent to 30 per cent

India must tread carefully in US trade talks amid legislative risks: GTRI

India must be cautious while negotiating the proposed bilateral trade agreement with the US, as the absence of Fast Track Trade Authority in America makes any pact vulnerable to Congressional changes, economic think tank GTRI said on Tuesday. It also said that the certification process allows the US to effectively re-negotiate the trade agreement after it is signed, demanding domestic legal changes, regulatory reforms, and policy shifts that could undermine India's sovereignty. "As negotiations continue, the path forward demands not only diplomatic skill but also vigilance against legal asymmetries embedded in America's trade playbook," Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) Founder Ajay Srivastava said. Without the Fast Track Authority in place and with the precedent of post-agreement certification allowing the US to impose additional demands, the risk of asymmetric obligations is real, he added. The US Fast Track Trade Authority (also known as Trade Promotion Authority) is a ...

Committed to 'productive, balanced' trade ties with India, says US 

It is learnt that the discussions will hammer out the details of the proposed BTA, with the aim to finalise the contours of the deal. Lynch is also the chief negotiator for the BTA

Indian-origin woman in US charged with murdering son after Disneyland trip

Saritha Ramaraju, 48, has been charged with one felony count of murder for slitting her 11-year-old son's throat

Indian students in US urged to follow local laws, says MEA after detentions

Indian students in the US should comply with American laws, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday following the detention of a postdoctoral fellow at the Georgetown university and self-deportation of another student to Canada. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the two Indians did not reach out to the Indian missions in the US for assistance. Badar Khan Suri, the postdoctoral fellow at Georgetown University in Washington DC, was detained Monday night by the Department of Homeland Security on charges of "actively spreading Hamas propaganda". A US federal judge has blocked Suri's deportation from the US. The action against Suri came less than a week after Ranjani Srinivasan, an Indian student at Columbia University, self-deported to Canada after her visa was revoked for allegedly "advocating for violence and terrorism" and involvement in activities supporting Hamas. The Indian embassy and consulates in the US will help students facing any ...

Before Trump's tariffs, there was Bush's war wagon: How India deflected it

As Donald Trump pressures India to align with his tariff policy, here's recounting how New Delhi navigated a similar situation with another US President over 20 years ago

388 Indians deported from US since Jan, concerns raised on treatment: Govt

India has "strongly registered" its concerns with the US authorities on the treatment meted out to deportees on a flight that landed on February 5, particularly with respect to use of shackles, especially on women, the Centre informed Parliament on Friday. Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh in a written response to a query in the Lok Sabha also said the "US side has conveyed" to the MEA that detainees on the three deportation flights (that landed on February 5, 15 and 16 respectively) were "not instructed to remove any religious head coverings and that the detainees did not request any religious accommodations during the flights aside from requesting for vegetarian meals". The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in its response said that it had also registered its concerns regarding the need to accommodate the religious sensitivities and food preferences of the deportees. The MEA was asked whether the government has taken cognisance of reports regarding the ..

Key India-US trade negotiations next week to finalise BTA contours

Both sides are aiming to finalise the first tranche of a "mutually beneficial" deal by the fall of 2025

Trump expects India to lower tariffs but keeps April 2 deadline open

US President Donald Trump expects India to lower tariffs on US goods, says same tariffs will be imposed on India from April 2 if no reduction occurs

Boeing firm, Indian start-up partner to co-produce surface vessels

The agreement between Boeing's Liquid Robotics and Sagar Defence Engineering builds on the joint US-India Roadmap for Defence Industrial Cooperation

Raisina Dialogue: Tulsi Gabbard calls for stronger security ties with India

The US and India should look for the opportunities where they can build on "an already very strong partnership", Gabbard said

Govt assessing gains, challenges from US tariffs: Commerce secy Barthwal

Barthwal said govt is carrying out stakeholder consultations and assessing challenges, opportunities, and the broader impact of the additional tariffs imposed by the US on Indian exports

PM Modi joins Truth Social hours after Trump shares his Lex Fridman podcast

In his first post on Truth Social, PM Modi said, 'Looking forward to interacting with all the passionate voices here and engaging in meaningful conversations in the times to come'

There's nothing but opportunity in the India-US partnership: Tulsi Gabbard

In an interview, Tulsi Gabbard spoke about the US tariff regime, the future of India-US relations and taking inspiration from Lord Krishna's guidance to Arjuna on the battlefield