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Massive Protest Of Farmer Unions Over US-India Trade Deal On February 12 | India News

Massive Protest Of Farmer Unions Over US-India Trade Deal On February 12 | India News

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Last Updated:February 08, 2026, 18:43 IST Samyukta Kisan Morchal slammed the India–US trade agreement, warning of mass protests and demanding Piyush Goyal’s resignation over threats to Indian agriculture and dairy sectors. Samyukta Kisan Morchal slammed the India–US trade agreement, warning of mass protests and demanding Piyush Goyal’s resignation over threats to Indian agriculture and dairy sectors. (AI Image) The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) on Friday strongly criticised the proposed interim India–US trade agreement framework, calling it a “total surrender” of Indian agriculture to American multinational corporations and demanding the immediate resignation of Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. In a statement, the farmers’ group said the framework contradicted repeated government assurances that agriculture and dairy sectors would remain outside the scope of free trade agreements. It warned of “mass pan-India struggles” if the pact is finalised. The SKM (Non-Political) said it would soon convene a meeting to finalise plans for large-scale demonstrations. Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal said that while the commerce minister has publicly maintained that agriculture and dairy would be protected, the joint India–US …

US-India Seal Interim Trade Pact Framework, Reaffirm Commitment To Broader Deal | India News

US-India Seal Interim Trade Pact Framework, Reaffirm Commitment To Broader Deal | India News

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Last Updated:February 07, 2026, 06:48 IST News18 US-India Seal Interim Trade Pact Framework, Reaffirm Commitment To Broader Deal Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit First Published: February 07, 2026, 06:48 IST News india US-India Seal Interim Trade Pact Framework, Reaffirm Commitment To Broader Deal Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Read More Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

‘Credit Goes To President Trump And PM Modi’: Sergio Gor To News18 On US-India Trade Deal | World News

‘Credit Goes To President Trump And PM Modi’: Sergio Gor To News18 On US-India Trade Deal | World News

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Last Updated:February 03, 2026, 00:07 IST The announcement of the deal by President Trump was preceded by a high-stakes phone call between him and Prime Minister Narendra Modi A longtime Trump loyalist and former Director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office, Gor took charge as the US Ambassador to India on January 12, 2026. (File photo) In a major diplomatic and economic breakthrough, US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the United States and India have finalised a landmark trade agreement, marked by a significant reduction in reciprocal tariffs. The deal was preceded by a high-stakes phone call between President Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, an interaction teased earlier in the day by the newly appointed US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor. Speaking with CNN-News18, Gor said, “The credit goes to President Trump and Prime Minister Modi…The two leaders have a great personal relationship is something that carries this deal forward.  The potential between India and the United States is limitless.” He also confirmed that India is now set to only pay 18% tariffs. “The …

White House Official On “Closer” US-India Ties

White House Official On “Closer” US-India Ties

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Washington: The US-India partnership is critical for addressing global challenges, particularly in public health and pharmaceutical innovation, a top Indian-American White House official has said. Dr Rahul Gupta, Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), said it is important for the safety security and health of the world that the two nations maintain and accelerate their partnership in all areas. “Because when we have a United States and an India that are looking forward together to solve the world’s problems, it is the only way we’re going to be able to solve the world’s problem because this is really where East meets the West,” said Dr Gupta, who is one of the highest-ranking Indian Americans in the outgoing Biden Administration. “This relationship allows the two countries, but also the continents in the world, to come closer together, to understand each other, and at the end of the world solve the most pressing world’s problems together as one unit so we can inspire the next generation of countries coming up to work democratically …

Condoleezza Rice recalls Manmohan Singh’s impact on US-India relations | Latest News India

Condoleezza Rice recalls Manmohan Singh’s impact on US-India relations | Latest News India

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Former prime minister Manmohan Singh was a great leader who helped to put US-India relations on a “fundamentally new footing” with the landmark Civilian Nuclear Agreement between the two nations, former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has said. According to former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was a remarkable leader who helped place US-India ties on a “fundamentally new footing” with the historic Civilian Nuclear Agreement between the two countries.(Hindustan Times) Singh, who was India’s prime minister for 10 years from 2004 to 2014 died in New Delhi on Thursday night. He was 92. Also read: MHA responds to Congress’s request to allocate space for Manmohan Singh’s memorial “I am very saddened to learn of the passing of India’s former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh – a great man and a great leader who helped to put US-Indian relations on a fundamentally new footing with the landmark US-India Civilian Nuclear Agreement of 2008,” Rice said in a post on X on Friday. Rice, 70, was Secretary of State from …

Trump’s Administration To Give Boost To “Incredibly Important” US-India Ties

Trump’s Administration To Give Boost To “Incredibly Important” US-India Ties

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Washington: Donald Trump’s presidential election victory has brought optimism to India-US relations, with key appointments and initiatives signalling a stronger partnership between the two nations. Marco Rubio, Mike Waltz, Vivek Ramaswamy and Kash Patel are expected to play pivotal roles in shaping this relationship. MARCO RUBIO India is optimistic about Donald Trump’s US election victory, especially after his likely pick for Secretary of State, Marco Rubio. Mr Rubio has consistently backed stronger US-India ties to counter China’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region, and his pro-India and anti-Pakistan stance bodes well for New Delhi. Mr Rubio’s bill, introduced in July, aims to bolster the US-India partnership and counter “expansionist” China’s influence in the region. He believes increasing strategic relations with New Delhi is crucial, especially given India’s challenges against China’s aggression. The bill proposes treating India on par with US allies like Japan, Israel, and South Korea regarding technology transfers, supporting India’s response to territorial threats. During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US in 2023, Mr Rubio released a statement saying, “…it is …

‘Will Determine If…’: What Trump’s NSA Pick Mike Waltz Said On US-India Ties

‘Will Determine If…’: What Trump’s NSA Pick Mike Waltz Said On US-India Ties

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Last Updated:November 13, 2024, 21:57 IST Waltz said he was excited about the tremendous momentum in the relationship between the oldest and the largest democracies in the world Mike Waltz is now US President-elect Donald Trump’s national security adviser (Photo: Reuters) Emphasising that the US-India relationship is the “most important” ties of the 21st century, Congressman Mike Waltz, named National Security Advisor by President-elect Donald Trump, has recently said that this partnership which will “determine whether this is a century of light or a century of darkness”. Waltz, who is the Co-Chair of the Congressional India Caucus, had made these remarks at an event hosted by US India Strategic and Partnership Forum (USISPF) at Stanford University for the INDUSUSX Summit in September. “The bottom line is, in my view, this (US-India) is the most important relationship of the 21st century. This will determine whether this is a century of light or a century of darkness,” he said. In his video message to the summit, which he could not attend due to his engagements in the …

‘US-India ties reaching new heights’: Eric Garcetti says as he completes one year as envoy | Latest News India

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From the seabed to the stars, the US-India relationship is reaching “new heights”, said Ambassador Eric Garcetti as he completed one year as the envoy of the United States in the country. US ambassador Eric Garcetti (HT File) On Monday, Garcetti shared a nearly-four-minute video on X to recall his journey in India in the last 12 months and wrote: “What a ride it’s been — a whirlwind of diplomacy and deepening friendships!” Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! A former mayor of Los Angeles, Garcetti was confirmed as the US Ambassador to India on March 15, 2023. “One year as US Ambassador to India! What a ride it’s been — a whirlwind of diplomacy and deepening friendships! From diving into vibrant cultures to strengthening the bond between our nations, every moment has been incredible. But it’s the warmth of the people and our shared dreams that truly stole my heart. Here’s to many more milestones and writing the next chapter …

US-India Educational Foundation announces opening of annual Fulbright-Nehru fellowship: Check eligibility, other details

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The United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) has announced the opening of its annual competition for Fulbright-Nehru and other Fulbright fellowships for Indian citizens, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Wednesday. The fellowships are funded by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India and the US Department of State. According to the MEA release, such exchanges have helped bring the people of India and the United States closer through opportunities that enrich fellows’ academic, research, teaching, and professional capacities. The MEA has encouraged “outstanding Indian students, academics, teachers, policymakers, administrators, and professionals” to apply. According to the USIEF website, the Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships are designed for highly motivated individuals who demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities, have completed the equivalent of a US bachelor’s degree, have at least three years of professional work experience, and are committed to return and contribute to their communities in India. These fellowships are awarded for up to two years to pursue a master’s degree at US colleges and universities in the areas of Economics; Environmental Science/Studies; Higher Education Administration; …

Drunk man pees on female passenger in Air India US-India flight: Report | Latest News India

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A drunk man urinated on a female passenger in a business class of a New York-Delhi Air India flight on November 26. Air India has lodged a police complaint and constituted an internal committee recommending putting the male passenger on a ‘no fly’ list, news agency ANI reported citing an Air India official. The flight was on its way from JFK to New Delhi when the incident took place. An Air India official told news agency ANI the matter of putting the male passenger on the no-fly list is being considered by the government committee and a decision is awaited. Read | 100 flights delayed as season’s thickest smog envelops Delhi An inebriated male passenger urinated on a female co-passenger in Air India’s business class on Nov 26, 2022 Air India has lodged a police complaint regarding the incident which took place on Nov 26 when the flight was on its way from JFK (US) to Delhi: Air India official to ANI pic.twitter.com/XE55X6ao0b — ANI (@ANI) January 4, 2023 The incident came to light after …