<div class="x_elementToProof" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">The Swedish Energy Agency, Energimyndigheten, is working with Indian counterparts to identify opportunities for technology transfer and co-development in the Energy sector, said Niclas Carlsson, Head of International Market Development and Investment, Swedish Energy Agency.</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">This is in line with the India-Sweden Industry Transition Partnership (ITP) which was launched at COP28 in Dubai under the Leadership Group for Industry transition (LeadIT). ITP is a bilateral partnership aiming to accelerate the green transition in heavy industries, specifically the steel and cement sector.&nbsp;</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof">Amidst the growing climate risks and the looming energy crisis, the shift towards cleaner technologies takes centre stage worldwide. Considering this, the India-Sweden Innovations' Accelerator (ISIA) program, an initiative fostering green technology collaboration between India and Sweden, has fast-tracked the adoption of cutting-edge sustainable technologies, propelling the transition towards a greener future.</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof"><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sweden-probes-baltic-sea-cable-sabotage-as-fears-of-russian-hybrid-warfare-grow-8744223">Sweden probes Baltic Sea cable sabotage as fears of Russian &lsquo;hybrid warfare&rsquo; grow</a>&nbsp;</strong></div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof">Since 2013, the India-Sweden Industry Innovations Accelerator (ISIA) has introduced 72 Swedish companies with cutting-edge green technologies to the Indian market, resulting in more than 250 pilot and commercial projects, 50 partnerships, and the establishment of seven local subsidiaries, said Jan Thesleff, Sweden's Ambassador to India. In line with this, Swedish companies' representatives are in India in April 2025, to interact and meet several Indian industry stakeholders, showcase Swesih technology. The innovations are mainly focused on green energy, sustainable materials, efficient water conservation technologies, resource efficiency, and energy management.</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof">"As India and Sweden celebrate over 100 years of strong economic ties, the partnership continues to thrive through shared values in innovation, sustainability, around inclusive development. With over 280 Swedish companies operating in India, and around 70 in Tamil Nadu, the bilateral collaboration is deepening in critical areas like renewable energy, energy transmission, and green technologies. The 25th&nbsp;India-Sweden Innovations Accelerator workshop stands as a testament to this commitment," said Arun Vasu, Honorary Consul, Honorary Consulate of Sweden.&nbsp;</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof"><strong>WATCH:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/sweden-to-increase-defence-spending-to-35-of-its-gdp-by-2030-8898314">Sweden to increase defence spending to 3.5% of its GDP by 2030</a></strong>&nbsp;</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof"><span>Sweden and India have formalized Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) in the fields of Energy and Environment to introduce innovative technologies, promote research, and enhance development cooperation. This collaboration aims to foster sustainable growth, job creation, and prosperity.</span></div>
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The Swedish Energy Agency, Energimyndigheten, is working with Indian counterparts to identify opportunities for technology transfer and co-development in the Energy sector, said Niclas Carlsson, Head of International Market Development and Investment, Swedish Energy Agency. This is in line with the India-Sweden Industry Transition Partnership (ITP) which was launched at COP28 in Dubai under the Leadership Group for Industry transition (LeadIT). ITP is a bilateral partnership aiming to accelerate the green transition in heavy industries, specifically the steel and cement sector. Amidst the growing climate risks and the looming energy crisis, the shift towards cleaner technologies takes centre stage worldwide. Considering this, the India-Sweden Innovations' Accelerator (ISIA) program, an initiative fostering green technology collaboration between India and Sweden, has fast-tracked the adoption of cutting-edge sustainable technologies, propelling the transition towards a greener future. Also read: Sweden probes Baltic Sea cable sabotage as fears of Russian ‘hybrid warfare’ grow Since 2013, the India-Sweden Industry Innovations Accelerator (ISIA) has introduced 72 Swedish companies with cutting-edge green technologies to the Indian market, resulting in more than 250 pilot and commercial projects, 50 partnerships, and the establishment of seven local subsidiaries, said Jan Thesleff, Sweden's Ambassador to India. In line with this, Swedish companies' representatives are in India in April 2025, to interact and meet several Indian industry stakeholders, showcase Swesih technology. The innovations are mainly focused on green energy, sustainable materials, efficient water conservation technologies, resource efficiency, and energy management. "As India and Sweden celebrate over 100 years of strong economic ties, the partnership continues to thrive through shared values in innovation, sustainability, around inclusive development. With over 280 Swedish companies operating in India, and around 70 in Tamil Nadu, the bilateral collaboration is deepening in critical areas like renewable energy, energy transmission, and green technologies. The 25th India-Sweden Innovations Accelerator workshop stands as a testament to this commitment," said Arun Vasu, Honorary Consul, Honorary Consulate of Sweden. WATCH: Sweden to increase defence spending to 3.5% of its GDP by 2030 Sweden and India have formalized Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) in the fields of Energy and Environment to introduce innovative technologies, promote research, and enhance development cooperation. This collaboration aims to foster sustainable growth, job creation, and prosperity.

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<p>Tahawwur Rana Extradition: As India secured the extradition of the country's most wanted accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, Tahawwur Hussain Rana, let's go through the journey of how he was tracked and extradited by the Indian agencies.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The journey of extradition involved multiple visits by the Indian agencies to the United States, convincing the US government and gathering evidence of his role.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The National Investigation Agency (NIA) was in regular touch with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and US department of justice for getting the custody of Rana.</p>
<p>Amid high security in the national capital, Rana, the key accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks landed in New Delhi on Thursday (April 10).&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Rana, a Pakistan-born Canadian citizen, served as a Pakistan Army doctor and played a role in facilitating the Mumbai terror attack by assisting one of the masterminds of the attack, David Coleman Headley. Headley conducted reconnaissance in Mumbai with the help of Mumthe Bai branch of Rana's travel agency.&nbsp;</p>
<p>As he has arrived, a team of two Inspector Generals (IG), one Deputy Inspector General (DIG), and one Superintendent of Police (SP) will interrogate him and take further action. Given the high-profile case, the Delhi Police SWAT team has been deployed for the safe movement of NIA officials.&nbsp;</p>
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<h2>How India got the extradition?</h2>
<p>India secured the extradition of Tahawwur Rana with the help of two crucial factors, top government sources told ANI. The factors were:</p>
<h3>Legal rebuttal of the double jeopardy claim</h3>
<p>The first factor was India's legal argument against the principle of double jeopardy. The Indian authorities, represented by a strong team of legal experts, convinced the US officials that the protection against double jeopardy is based on the specific elements of a crime and not just the defendant's conduct.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Rana was never tried in India under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. Hence, prosecuting him under this law would not violate the double jeopardy clause.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Following this, Rana's legal team approached the US Supreme Court to halt his extradition, citing the double jeopardy defence.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The US authorities eventually agreed with India and cleared the path for Rana's transfer.&nbsp;</p>
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<h3>India&rsquo;s diplomatic efforts with the US</h3>
<p>Coming to India's cordial relations with the US, it helped too with extraditing Rana. Sources said that India&rsquo;s global standing, its strong diplomatic footprint, and cordial relations with the US helped navigate legal complexities and fast-track Rana&rsquo;s extradition.</p>
<p>The extradition of Rana marks a great victory for India's pursuit of justice for the victims of the Mumbai attacks, that killed 174 people.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tahawwur-rana-from-2611-mumbai-terror-attacks-to-his-extradition-a-timeline-wion-explains-2008-mumbai-attack-pakistan-isi-david-coleman-headley-8946138">Tahawwur Rana: From 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks to his extradition - A timeline | WION Explains</a></strong></p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

world, India news: Journey of extradition involved multiple visits by Indian agencies to the US, convincing the US government and gathering evidence of his role.

Tahawwur Rana Extradition: As India secured the extradition of the country's most wanted accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, Tahawwur Hussain Rana, let's go through the journey of how he was tracked and extradited by the Indian agencies. The journey of extradition involved multiple visits by the Indian agencies to the United States, convincing the US government and gathering evidence of his role. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) was in regular touch with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and US department of justice for getting the custody of Rana. Amid high security in the national capital, Rana, the key accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks landed in New Delhi on Thursday (April 10). Also read: Who is David Headley? Former Home Secretary claims he's the main culprit of 26/11 attacks,Tahawwur Rana 'had a small role' Rana, a Pakistan-born Canadian citizen, served as a Pakistan Army doctor and played a role in facilitating the Mumbai terror attack by assisting one of the masterminds of the attack, David Coleman Headley. Headley conducted reconnaissance in Mumbai with the help of Mumthe Bai branch of Rana's travel agency. As he has arrived, a team of two Inspector Generals (IG), one Deputy Inspector General (DIG), and one Superintendent of Police (SP) will interrogate him and take further action. Given the high-profile case, the Delhi Police SWAT team has been deployed for the safe movement of NIA officials. Also read: We will never forget: Tahawwur Rana, 26/11 terror attack plotter, is in India. What happened in Mumbai and where are perpetrators? How India got the extradition? India secured the extradition of Tahawwur Rana with the help of two crucial factors, top government sources told ANI. The factors were: Legal rebuttal of the double jeopardy claim The first factor was India's legal argument against the principle of double jeopardy. The Indian authorities, represented by a strong team of legal experts, convinced the US officials that the protection against double jeopardy is based on the specific elements of a crime and not just the defendant's conduct. Rana was never tried in India under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. Hence, prosecuting him under this law would not violate the double jeopardy clause. Following this, Rana's legal team approached the US Supreme Court to halt his extradition, citing the double jeopardy defence. The US authorities eventually agreed with India and cleared the path for Rana's transfer. Also read: Tahawwur Rana, key plotter in 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks case lands in India India’s diplomatic efforts with the US Coming to India's cordial relations with the US, it helped too with extraditing Rana. Sources said that India’s global standing, its strong diplomatic footprint, and cordial relations with the US helped navigate legal complexities and fast-track Rana’s extradition. The extradition of Rana marks a great victory for India's pursuit of justice for the victims of the Mumbai attacks, that killed 174 people. Also read: Tahawwur Rana: From 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks to his extradition - A timeline | WION Explains (With inputs from agencies)

'Cordial ties with US, multiple NIA visits...': How India secured Tahawwur Rana's successful extradition

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The 26/11 Mumbai attack accused Tahawwur Rana is all set to be extradited to India and to arrive in the country as early as tonight. An NIA team was sent to the United States to bring him to India after all legal formalities for Rana's extradition were completed. Watch in for more details!

Tahawwur Rana extradition: 26/11 accused Rana in custody of NIA team

<p>The Central Government appointed Advocate Narender Mann as Special Public Prosecutor to conduct trials and other matters related to National Investigation Agency case RC-04/2009/NIA/DLI against Tahawwur Hussain Rana and David Coleman Headley, who is in a US Prison following a plea deal.</p>
<p>"In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 15 of the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008 (34 of 2008), read with sub-section (8) of section 18 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), the Central Government hereby appoints Narender Mann, Advocate as Special Public Prosecutor for conducting trial and other matters related to NIA case RC-04/2009/NIA/DLI on behalf of the National Investigation Agency before the NIA Special Courts at Delhi and Appellate Courts, for a period of 3 years from the date of publication of this notification or till the completion of trial of the said case, whichever is earlier," the Ministry of Home Affairs notified on April 9.</p>
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<p>Rana is being extradited to India, and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) will take custody of him upon arrival.</p>
<p>The US Secretary of State had signed the surrender warrant authorizing Rana's extradition to Indian authorities on February 11. Rana's legal counsel subsequently filed an emergency stay motion seeking to challenge that order. On April 7, the U.S. Supreme Court denied Rana's petition for a stay of his extradition.</p>
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<p>Tahawwur Rana, a Pakistani-Canadian national, was convicted in the US for the banned terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operatives and providing material support to the group responsible for the Mumbai attacks that killed over 174 people. The Indian government has been seeking his extradition for years, and the US Supreme Court's recent decision has paved the way for his transfer to India.</p>
<p>According to the NIA, the government registered a case on November 11, 2009, at the NIA Police Station New Delhi as Case RC-04/2009/NIA/DL under various sections.&nbsp;</p>
<p>"As per the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs order No. 11034/10/ 2009-IS.VI dated 11/11/ 2009 National Investigation Agency (NIA) registered a case on 11/11/2009 at NIA Police Station, New Delhi as Case RC-04/2009/NIA/DLI under sections 121A of IPC, Section 18 of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and Section 6(2) SAARC Convention (Suppression of Terrorism) Act against 1) David Coleman Headley @ Daood Gilani (US Citizen), 2) Tahawwur Hussain Rana (Canadian citizen) and others," the NIA stated.</p>
<p>The NIA stated that the accused David Coleman Headley alias Daood Gilani and Tahawwur Hussain Rana were arrested by law enforcement agencies in the USA in their case. "NIA sent Extradition Requests to USA for extradition of accused persons David Coleman Headley and Tahawwur Hussain Rana, which are still pending for execution by the authorities of USA. A letter Rogatory (letter of request for assistance in investigation) has been furnished to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and the reply is awaited from them.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Read More | </strong><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tahawwur-rana-from-2611-mumbai-terror-attacks-to-his-extradition-a-timeline-wion-explains-2008-mumbai-attack-pakistan-isi-david-coleman-headley-8946138" rel="dofollow">Tahawwur Rana: From 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks to his extradition - A timeline | WION Explains</a></strong></p>
<p>After completion of investigation, charge sheet has been filed in the Court of Hon'ble Special Judge, NIA, Patiala House, New Delhi on December 24, 2011 against all 9 accused persons under sections 120 B, read with 121, 121A, 302, 468 and 471 Indian Penal Code and sections 16,18 &amp; 20 of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act," the NIA stated. Rana's extradition marks a significant step in the pursuit of justice for the victims of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tahawwur-rana-2611-mumbai-terror-attack-accused-lands-in-india-what-next-8946003" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read More | Tahawwur Rana extradition: What will happen after 26/11 terror attack accused lands in India</a></strong></p>
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World, India News | Government appointed Narender Mann as Special Public Prosecutor to conduct trials and other matters related to NIA case against Tahawwur Hussain Rana

The Central Government appointed Advocate Narender Mann as Special Public Prosecutor to conduct trials and other matters related to National Investigation Agency case RC-04/2009/NIA/DLI against Tahawwur Hussain Rana and David Coleman Headley, who is in a US Prison following a plea deal. "In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 15 of the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008 (34 of 2008), read with sub-section (8) of section 18 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), the Central Government hereby appoints Narender Mann, Advocate as Special Public Prosecutor for conducting trial and other matters related to NIA case RC-04/2009/NIA/DLI on behalf of the National Investigation Agency before the NIA Special Courts at Delhi and Appellate Courts, for a period of 3 years from the date of publication of this notification or till the completion of trial of the said case, whichever is earlier," the Ministry of Home Affairs notified on April 9. Read More | Tahawwur Rana, accused in 2008 Mumbai attacks, to land in India today after US extradition Rana is being extradited to India, and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) will take custody of him upon arrival. The US Secretary of State had signed the surrender warrant authorizing Rana's extradition to Indian authorities on February 11. Rana's legal counsel subsequently filed an emergency stay motion seeking to challenge that order. On April 7, the U.S. Supreme Court denied Rana's petition for a stay of his extradition. Read More | Tahawwur Rana ‘should be hanged’: Father of cop killed in 26/11 attacks demands capital punishment ahead of his extradition Tahawwur Rana, a Pakistani-Canadian national, was convicted in the US for the banned terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operatives and providing material support to the group responsible for the Mumbai attacks that killed over 174 people. The Indian government has been seeking his extradition for years, and the US Supreme Court's recent decision has paved the way for his transfer to India. According to the NIA, the government registered a case on November 11, 2009, at the NIA Police Station New Delhi as Case RC-04/2009/NIA/DL under various sections. "As per the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs order No. 11034/10/ 2009-IS.VI dated 11/11/ 2009 National Investigation Agency (NIA) registered a case on 11/11/2009 at NIA Police Station, New Delhi as Case RC-04/2009/NIA/DLI under sections 121A of IPC, Section 18 of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and Section 6(2) SAARC Convention (Suppression of Terrorism) Act against 1) David Coleman Headley @ Daood Gilani (US Citizen), 2) Tahawwur Hussain Rana (Canadian citizen) and others," the NIA stated. The NIA stated that the accused David Coleman Headley alias Daood Gilani and Tahawwur Hussain Rana were arrested by law enforcement agencies in the USA in their case. "NIA sent Extradition Requests to USA for extradition of accused persons David Coleman Headley and Tahawwur Hussain Rana, which are still pending for execution by the authorities of USA. A letter Rogatory (letter of request for assistance in investigation) has been furnished to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and the reply is awaited from them. Read More | Tahawwur Rana: From 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks to his extradition - A timeline | WION Explains After completion of investigation, charge sheet has been filed in the Court of Hon'ble Special Judge, NIA, Patiala House, New Delhi on December 24, 2011 against all 9 accused persons under sections 120 B, read with 121, 121A, 302, 468 and 471 Indian Penal Code and sections 16,18 & 20 of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act," the NIA stated. Rana's extradition marks a significant step in the pursuit of justice for the victims of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. Read More | Tahawwur Rana extradition: What will happen after 26/11 terror attack accused lands in India Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Tahawwur Rana extradition: MHA appoints Narender Mann as Special Public Prosecutor in 26/11 conspiracy case

26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana in custody of Indian authorities

<p>Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks will reach India shortly. Security has been tightened in New Delhi before his arrival. After Rana reaches India, a team of two Inspector Generals (IG), one Deputy Inspector General (DIG) and one Superintendent of Police (SP) will interrogate him and take further action. The Ministry of Home Affairs (<span>MHA) has appointed Advocate Narender Mann as Special Public Prosecutor in 26/11 Mumbai terror attack conspiracy case. </span>Given the high-profile case, the Delhi Police SWAT team will be deployed for the safe movement of NIA officials.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Apart from this, the Special Cell of Delhi Police has been put on high alert and SWAT commandos have been deployed at the airport.&nbsp;An outer cordon has been put in place as part of tight security arrangements.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Outside visuals from the National Investigation Agency headquarters in Delhi<br><br>Today, 26/11 Mumbai attack accused Tahawwur Rana will arrive in India after being extradited from the US. <a href="https://t.co/81tvvrZkFE">pic.twitter.com/81tvvrZkFE</a></p>
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<p>News agency ANI quoting sources said that <span>the Patiala House Court has received the</span><span> trial court records related to the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. It added that the trial court records in the NIA case which names Rana and David Coleman Headley as accused will serve as evidence.</span></p>
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<p>Rana, a Canadian citizen of Pakistani origin, played a role in facilitating the Mumbai terror attack by assisting his associate, David Coleman Headley. Headley, <span>one of the masterminds of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks</span> conducted reconnaissance in Mumbai ahead of the terror attacks. A <span>Pakistan Army doctor, Rana</span> has been linked to Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist organisation.&nbsp;</p>
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<h2>Who are the other accused in 26/11 conspiracy case?</h2>
<p>As per the NIA chargesheet, the conspirators apart from Rana in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks include David Coleman Headley or Daood Gilani, a US Citizen, resident of Chicago, Illinois, senior functionaries of terrorist outfits LeT and HUJI, namely Hafiz Muhammad Saeed or Tayyaji, Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, Sajjid Majid or Wasi, Illyas Kashmiri, Abdur Rehman Hashim Syed, Major Abdurrehman and ISI officers namely Major Iqbal and Major Sameer Ali.<strong></strong></p>
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<p>As per the NIA chargesheet, between 2006 and 2008, Headley used Tahawwur Rana's company as a front for several visits to Mumbai. According to Headley&rsquo;s testimony to the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Rana permitted the establishment of a Mumbai branch of his travel agency to assist in Headley&rsquo;s mission on behalf of Lashkar-e-Taiba.&nbsp;Tahawwur Rana and David Headley were detained by the FBI at the Chicago airport in October 2009.</p>
<p><strong>Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tahawwur-rana-accused-in-2008-mumbai-attacks-to-land-in-india-today-after-us-extradition-8945745" rel="dofollow">Tahawwur Rana, accused in 2008 Mumbai attacks, to land in India today after US extradition</a></strong></p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

World, India News | Tahawwur Rana, a key accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks will reach India shortly. Security has been tightened in New Delhi before his arrival.

Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks will reach India shortly. Security has been tightened in New Delhi before his arrival. After Rana reaches India, a team of two Inspector Generals (IG), one Deputy Inspector General (DIG) and one Superintendent of Police (SP) will interrogate him and take further action. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has appointed Advocate Narender Mann as Special Public Prosecutor in 26/11 Mumbai terror attack conspiracy case. Given the high-profile case, the Delhi Police SWAT team will be deployed for the safe movement of NIA officials. Apart from this, the Special Cell of Delhi Police has been put on high alert and SWAT commandos have been deployed at the airport. An outer cordon has been put in place as part of tight security arrangements. #WATCH | Outside visuals from the National Investigation Agency headquarters in Delhi Today, 26/11 Mumbai attack accused Tahawwur Rana will arrive in India after being extradited from the US. pic.twitter.com/81tvvrZkFE — ANI (@ANI) April 10, 2025 News agency ANI quoting sources said that the Patiala House Court has received the trial court records related to the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. It added that the trial court records in the NIA case which names Rana and David Coleman Headley as accused will serve as evidence. Read More | Trump REVEALS why he put a 90-day pause on tariffs: 'People were getting yippie' Rana, a Canadian citizen of Pakistani origin, played a role in facilitating the Mumbai terror attack by assisting his associate, David Coleman Headley. Headley, one of the masterminds of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks conducted reconnaissance in Mumbai ahead of the terror attacks. A Pakistan Army doctor, Rana has been linked to Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist organisation. Read More | Tahawwur Rana ‘should be hanged’: Father of cop killed in 26/11 attacks demands capital punishment ahead of his extradition Who are the other accused in 26/11 conspiracy case? As per the NIA chargesheet, the conspirators apart from Rana in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks include David Coleman Headley or Daood Gilani, a US Citizen, resident of Chicago, Illinois, senior functionaries of terrorist outfits LeT and HUJI, namely Hafiz Muhammad Saeed or Tayyaji, Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, Sajjid Majid or Wasi, Illyas Kashmiri, Abdur Rehman Hashim Syed, Major Abdurrehman and ISI officers namely Major Iqbal and Major Sameer Ali. Read More | Trump says military action against Iran 'absolutely' possible As per the NIA chargesheet, between 2006 and 2008, Headley used Tahawwur Rana's company as a front for several visits to Mumbai. According to Headley’s testimony to the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Rana permitted the establishment of a Mumbai branch of his travel agency to assist in Headley’s mission on behalf of Lashkar-e-Taiba. Tahawwur Rana and David Headley were detained by the FBI at the Chicago airport in October 2009. Read More | Tahawwur Rana, accused in 2008 Mumbai attacks, to land in India today after US extradition (With inputs from agencies)

Tahawwur Rana extradition: What will happen after 26/11 terror attack accused lands in India

India has officially ended the transshipment facility that allowed Bangladeshi export cargo to move through Indian ports. The CBIC issued a circular terminating the policy following demands from Indian exporters. The move comes just days after remarks made by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus during a visit to China. However, exports to Nepal and Bhutan remain unaffected.

India ends transshipment facility for Bangladesh exports to other countries

<p>India has successfully extradited Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. He will reach India on Thursday (Apr 10) from the United States after over a decade of legal wrangling.&nbsp;<span>A joint team of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) is reportedly bringing Rana to India after&nbsp;the US Supreme Court rejected Rana's final plea to block his extradition.</span></p>
<p>Rana, a Canadian citizen of Pakistani origin, played a role in facilitating the Mumbai terror attack by assisting his associate, David Coleman Headley. Headley, <span>one of the masterminds of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks</span> conducted reconnaissance in Mumbai ahead of the terror attacks. A <span>Pakistan Army doctor, Rana</span> has been linked to Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist organisation.&nbsp;</p>
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<h2>Who are the other accused in 26/11 conspiracy case?</h2>
<p>As per NIA chargesheet, the conspirators apart from Rana in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks include David Coleman Headley or Daood Gilani, a US Citizen, resident of Chicago, Illinois, senior functionaries of terrorist outfits LeT and HUJI, namely Hafiz Muhammad Saeed or Tayyaji, Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, Sajjid Majid or Wasi, Illyas Kashmiri, Abdur Rehman Hashim Syed, Major Abdurrehman and ISI officers namely Major Iqbal and Major Sameer Ali.<strong></strong></p>
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<h2><strong>What is Rana accused of?</strong></h2>
<p>As per NIA chargesheet, between 2006 and 2008, Headley used Tahawwur Rana's company as a front for several visits to Mumbai. According to Headley&rsquo;s testimony to the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Rana permitted the establishment of a Mumbai branch of his travel agency to assist in Headley&rsquo;s mission on behalf of Lashkar-e-Taiba.</p>
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<p>Tahawwur Rana and David Headley were detained by the FBI at the Chicago airport in October 2009 when they were flying out to execute an alleged&nbsp; attack on a Danish newspaper that had published controversial cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad. However, David Headley later became an approver in the case and testified against Rana during their trial in Chicago. According to Headley, Rana aided Lashkar's plot and let his agency's resources be utilised for terror planning. Headley also alleged that he briefed Rana on the Mumbai mission in 2006, and Rana helped him get his business visa.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>Rana will face India's law agencies 16 years after the Mumbai terror attacks. However, others accused in the case except Ajmal Kasab are at large. Kasab, the shooter was caught alive in Mumbai and was hanged to death at Pune&rsquo;s Yerwada Jail on November 2012.</p>
<p><strong>Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tahawwur-rana-accused-in-2008-mumbai-attacks-to-land-in-india-today-after-us-extradition-8945745" rel="dofollow">Tahawwur Rana, accused in 2008 Mumbai attacks, to land in India today after US extradition</a></strong></p>

World, India News | India has finally extradited Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. What about the other accused in the case?

India has successfully extradited Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. He will reach India on Thursday (Apr 10) from the United States after over a decade of legal wrangling. A joint team of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) is reportedly bringing Rana to India after the US Supreme Court rejected Rana's final plea to block his extradition. Rana, a Canadian citizen of Pakistani origin, played a role in facilitating the Mumbai terror attack by assisting his associate, David Coleman Headley. Headley, one of the masterminds of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks conducted reconnaissance in Mumbai ahead of the terror attacks. A Pakistan Army doctor, Rana has been linked to Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist organisation. Read More | Tahawwur Rana ‘should be hanged’: Father of cop killed in 26/11 attacks demands capital punishment ahead of his extradition Who are the other accused in 26/11 conspiracy case? As per NIA chargesheet, the conspirators apart from Rana in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks include David Coleman Headley or Daood Gilani, a US Citizen, resident of Chicago, Illinois, senior functionaries of terrorist outfits LeT and HUJI, namely Hafiz Muhammad Saeed or Tayyaji, Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, Sajjid Majid or Wasi, Illyas Kashmiri, Abdur Rehman Hashim Syed, Major Abdurrehman and ISI officers namely Major Iqbal and Major Sameer Ali. Read More | Trump says military action against Iran 'absolutely' possible What is Rana accused of? As per NIA chargesheet, between 2006 and 2008, Headley used Tahawwur Rana's company as a front for several visits to Mumbai. According to Headley’s testimony to the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Rana permitted the establishment of a Mumbai branch of his travel agency to assist in Headley’s mission on behalf of Lashkar-e-Taiba. Read More | Trump REVEALS why he put a 90-day pause on tariffs: 'People were getting yippie' Tahawwur Rana and David Headley were detained by the FBI at the Chicago airport in October 2009 when they were flying out to execute an alleged attack on a Danish newspaper that had published controversial cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad. However, David Headley later became an approver in the case and testified against Rana during their trial in Chicago. According to Headley, Rana aided Lashkar's plot and let his agency's resources be utilised for terror planning. Headley also alleged that he briefed Rana on the Mumbai mission in 2006, and Rana helped him get his business visa. Rana will face India's law agencies 16 years after the Mumbai terror attacks. However, others accused in the case except Ajmal Kasab are at large. Kasab, the shooter was caught alive in Mumbai and was hanged to death at Pune’s Yerwada Jail on November 2012. Read More | Tahawwur Rana, accused in 2008 Mumbai attacks, to land in India today after US extradition

India gets Tahawwur Rana: Who are the other accused in 26/11 case?

NIA team to bring 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana from the US to Delhi today

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<div class="x_elementToProof" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Almost seven months after Sheikh Hasina's ouster, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Bangladesh's Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus for the first time on Friday (Apr 4) on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand. It marked a notable shift in New Delhi's attitude towards Dhaka after Hasina's exit and analysts say it is a welcoming step.</div>
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<div data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya<i>, </i>Bangladeshi economist and Distinguished Fellow at Center for Policy Dialogue spoke to WION and said, "The meeting between the two heads of government was a much-anticipated and welcome event. Both leaders used the opportunity to share their interests and concerns."</div>
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<div data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Bhattacharya also shed light on the personal equation between the two leaders as Yunus gifted PM Modi a picture from 2015 wherein PM Modi was presenting a gold medal to Yunus at the opening ceremony of the 102nd Indian Science Congress. "It appears that it was also a refreshing personal experience for the leaders as they recalled the mutually respectful relationship that they had enjoyed all along," he told WION.</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Harsh V. Pant, Vice President,Studies and Foreign Policy, at Observer Research Foundation, spoke to WION and said that the meeting between the two heads of the government was a much-anticipated and welcome event. "The meeting was a way forward to stabilise the relationship amid a series of indications coming from Bangladesh, starting from its effort to elevate their ties with Pakistan to Yunus' recent visit to China. PM Modi's meeting has conveyed to Dhaka that they can't ignore New Delhi and its concerns."&nbsp;</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">When asked if Yunus' recent visit to China prompted India to take the step forward for this meeting, Pant said: "I don't think there's any pressure on New Delhi regarding this. It was a long haul. At some point, New Delhi would have definitely spoken to Dhaka and the new Bangladeshi administration."</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"><strong>Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-writes-to-yunus-stresses-mutual-sensitivity-in-strengthening-india-bangladesh-ties-8895474" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">PM Modi writes to Yunus, stresses 'mutual sensitivity' in strengthening India-Bangladesh ties</a></strong><strong></strong></div>
<h2 class="x_elementToProof" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"><strong>Bangladesh's ties with Pakistan and the India angle</strong></h2>
<div class="x_elementToProof" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">"Assuming that Bangladesh&rsquo;s desire to mend ties with Pakistan is solely driven by India-centric calculations would be an oversimplification of the geopolitical realities," said Aishwaria Sonavane, Researcher for Pakistan Studies at Takshashila Institution, when asked about Bangladesh's intentions about elevating ties with Pakistan,.</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">"The dynamics of India-Bangladesh relations continue to shift, marked by significant points of contention, including the extradition of Sheikh Hasina from India and reports of targeted attacks on minority Hindu communities in Bangladesh. However, Bangladesh under Yunus is predominantly diversifying its partnerships," she explained while speaking to WION.</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">In this regard, Bhattacharya added, "The nature and scale of the relationship of Bangladesh with any other country in the region will take note of the sensitivities of other neighbours but will not be hostage to them."</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"><strong>Read More |<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/better-to-split-up-bangladesh-than-northeast-leaders-response-to-yunus-remark-8913690" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">&lsquo;Better to split up Bangladesh than&hellip;&rsquo;: Northeast leader&rsquo;s response to Yunus remark</a></strong></div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">However, voices in Bangladeshi administration under Yunus continue to spread rumours and be anti-India at different stages. For instance, the claim by Yunus' press secretary Shafiqul Alam that "India's response to the request for Hasina's extradition was not negative" was dismissed by the unnamed government sources calling it "mischievous and politically motivated". New Delhi would want the Yunus administration to be careful with its statements and narrative.</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">"Stable relations with India is necessary for Bangladesh. India cannot be ignored as its leverage in the Indo-Pacific region is high. The ball is in Yunus' court," Pant said highlighting New Delhi's approach. Pavan Chaurasia, a research fellow at India Foundation, echoed the sentiments. "With this meeting, New Delhi showed that it is not averse to dealing with the new power centre in Bangladesh, provided that the neighbouring country respects India's genuine concerns," Chaurasia said.</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"><strong>WATCH | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/sheikh-hasina-vows-to-return-to-bangladesh-calls-yunus-unfit-to-govern-bangladesh-8735410" rel="dofollow">Sheikh Hasina Vows To Return To Bangladesh, Calls Yunus 'Unfit' To Govern Bangladesh</a></strong><strong></strong></div>
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<p>Analysts believe that Bangladesh cannot ignore India even as it attempts to build an ally in the Chinese. "Considering Bangladesh's economic interdependence with India, deep-rooted geographical, and linguistic ties, completely sidelining India in favour of China is not practical or strategically prudent. For Bangladesh, India remains an indispensable partner for economic and regional stability, while China serves the role of a critical development and investment partner," Sonavane elaborated.</p>
<p>Pant added, "Yunus and his government cannot look in one direction. Bangladesh's economy is facing challenges and given the pressure that the Chinese economy is finding itself in due to the tariffs imposed by Donald Trump's administration in the US, it will not help Bangladesh to look to the Chinese solely."</p>
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<div class="x_elementToProof">As the India-Bangladesh relationship continues to be on a rough path, the engagement between PM Modi and Yunus gives hope but the main question remains as to how it would pan out in a world that faces US President Donald&nbsp;Trump's 'big brother' tactics and China's 'won't give up' attitude.</div>
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<p><strong>Read More |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pm-modi-meets-bangladeshs-muhammad-yunus-on-bimstec-summit-sidelines-8924239" rel="dofollow"> </a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pm-modi-meets-bangladeshs-muhammad-yunus-on-bimstec-summit-sidelines-8924239" rel="dofollow">PM Modi meets Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus for the first time on BIMSTEC Summit sidelines</a></strong></p>

World India News | PM Modi met Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus' first time on Apr 4.  Analysts say it is a welcoming step.

Almost seven months after Sheikh Hasina's ouster, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Bangladesh's Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus for the first time on Friday (Apr 4) on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand. It marked a notable shift in New Delhi's attitude towards Dhaka after Hasina's exit and analysts say it is a welcoming step. What did analysts say? Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya, Bangladeshi economist and Distinguished Fellow at Center for Policy Dialogue spoke to WION and said, "The meeting between the two heads of government was a much-anticipated and welcome event. Both leaders used the opportunity to share their interests and concerns." Bhattacharya also shed light on the personal equation between the two leaders as Yunus gifted PM Modi a picture from 2015 wherein PM Modi was presenting a gold medal to Yunus at the opening ceremony of the 102nd Indian Science Congress. "It appears that it was also a refreshing personal experience for the leaders as they recalled the mutually respectful relationship that they had enjoyed all along," he told WION. Harsh V. Pant, Vice President,Studies and Foreign Policy, at Observer Research Foundation, spoke to WION and said that the meeting between the two heads of the government was a much-anticipated and welcome event. "The meeting was a way forward to stabilise the relationship amid a series of indications coming from Bangladesh, starting from its effort to elevate their ties with Pakistan to Yunus' recent visit to China. PM Modi's meeting has conveyed to Dhaka that they can't ignore New Delhi and its concerns." When asked if Yunus' recent visit to China prompted India to take the step forward for this meeting, Pant said: "I don't think there's any pressure on New Delhi regarding this. It was a long haul. At some point, New Delhi would have definitely spoken to Dhaka and the new Bangladeshi administration." Read More | PM Modi writes to Yunus, stresses 'mutual sensitivity' in strengthening India-Bangladesh ties Bangladesh's ties with Pakistan and the India angle "Assuming that Bangladesh’s desire to mend ties with Pakistan is solely driven by India-centric calculations would be an oversimplification of the geopolitical realities," said Aishwaria Sonavane, Researcher for Pakistan Studies at Takshashila Institution, when asked about Bangladesh's intentions about elevating ties with Pakistan,. "The dynamics of India-Bangladesh relations continue to shift, marked by significant points of contention, including the extradition of Sheikh Hasina from India and reports of targeted attacks on minority Hindu communities in Bangladesh. However, Bangladesh under Yunus is predominantly diversifying its partnerships," she explained while speaking to WION. In this regard, Bhattacharya added, "The nature and scale of the relationship of Bangladesh with any other country in the region will take note of the sensitivities of other neighbours but will not be hostage to them." Read More | ‘Better to split up Bangladesh than…’: Northeast leader’s response to Yunus remark However, voices in Bangladeshi administration under Yunus continue to spread rumours and be anti-India at different stages. For instance, the claim by Yunus' press secretary Shafiqul Alam that "India's response to the request for Hasina's extradition was not negative" was dismissed by the unnamed government sources calling it "mischievous and politically motivated". New Delhi would want the Yunus administration to be careful with its statements and narrative. "Stable relations with India is necessary for Bangladesh. India cannot be ignored as its leverage in the Indo-Pacific region is high. The ball is in Yunus' court," Pant said highlighting New Delhi's approach. Pavan Chaurasia, a research fellow at India Foundation, echoed the sentiments. "With this meeting, New Delhi showed that it is not averse to dealing with the new power centre in Bangladesh, provided that the neighbouring country respects India's genuine concerns," Chaurasia said. WATCH | Sheikh Hasina Vows To Return To Bangladesh, Calls Yunus 'Unfit' To Govern Bangladesh Can Bangladesh ignore India for China? Analysts believe that Bangladesh cannot ignore India even as it attempts to build an ally in the Chinese. "Considering Bangladesh's economic interdependence with India, deep-rooted geographical, and linguistic ties, completely sidelining India in favour of China is not practical or strategically prudent. For Bangladesh, India remains an indispensable partner for economic and regional stability, while China serves the role of a critical development and investment partner," Sonavane elaborated. Pant added, "Yunus and his government cannot look in one direction. Bangladesh's economy is facing challenges and given the pressure that the Chinese economy is finding itself in due to the tariffs imposed by Donald Trump's administration in the US, it will not help Bangladesh to look to the Chinese solely." As the India-Bangladesh relationship continues to be on a rough path, the engagement between PM Modi and Yunus gives hope but the main question remains as to how it would pan out in a world that faces US President Donald Trump's 'big brother' tactics and China's 'won't give up' attitude. Read More | PM Modi meets Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus for the first time on BIMSTEC Summit sidelines

Can PM Modi-Yunus meet turn the tide for India-Bangladesh relations in post Hasina-era? What analysts say

<p>As Trump's tariffs are affecting the world's economy at large, China has turned all friendly towards India, stressing that the two "largest developing" countries should "stand together" to overcome the difficulties brought by the ongoing trade war.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in India said that China-India economic and trade relationship is based on complimentarity and mutual benefit.</p>
<p>"Facing the U.S. abuse of tariffs, which deprives countries, especially Global South countries, of their right to development, the two largest developing countries should stand together to overcome the difficulties," Spokesperson Yu Jing said in a post on X.&nbsp;</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">China's economy is underpinned by a system that ensures steady growth, and produces positive spillovers. Chinese manufacturing is built on a complete and continually upgrading industrial system, sustained investment in R&amp;D, and a strong focus on innovation.<br><br>China is a firm&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/w3QuSCingL">pic.twitter.com/w3QuSCingL</a></p>
&mdash; Yu Jing (@ChinaSpox_India) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChinaSpox_India/status/1909611508582985963?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
<p>She further stressed that China's economy is underpinned by a system that ensures steady growth, and produces positive spillovers, adding that the country is a firm "defender of economic globalization and multilateralism, which has injected strong impetus into the world economy, contributing to around 30 percent of global growth annually on average."</p>
<p>She asserted that Beijing will continue working with the rest of the world to safeguard the multilateral trade system with the World Trade Organization (WTO) at its core.</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-mocks-world-leaders-claims-countries-are-calling-us-up-kissing-my-ass-to-negotiate-tariffs-8941777">Trump mocks world leaders, claims 'countries are calling us up, kissing my a**,' to negotiate tariffs</a></strong></p>
<p>Stressing that "trade and tariff wars have no winner", she said that all countries should uphold the principles of extensive consultation, practice true multilateralism, and jointly oppose all forms of unilateralism and protectionism.</p>
<p>This comes amid US President Donald Trump slapped a 104% tariff on Chinese goods starting from 12:01 AM Eastern Time (12:01 PM Beijing time) on Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The move comes after China failed to remove its retaliatory tariffs on American products before a deadline set by Donald Trump for noon on Tuesday.</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/senators-grill-trumps-trade-chief-as-tariffs-spark-backlash-8940777">&lsquo;Whose throat do I choke if this fails?&rsquo;: Senators grill Trump&rsquo;s trade chief as tariffs spark backlash</a></strong></p>
<p>On Tuesday, Trump posted on his Truth Social account, mentioning China, saying he is waiting for them to reach out. &ldquo;China also wants to make a deal, badly, but they don&rsquo;t know how to get it started. We are waiting for their call. It will happen!&rdquo; he wrote.</p>
<p>In another Truth Social post from Monday, Trump had warned that if China did not roll back what he described as a &ldquo;34% increase above their already long term trading abuses&rdquo; by April 8, the US would respond with an additional 50% tariff, effective from April 9.</p>
<p>China further responded, saying that it would not give in to the US pressure.&nbsp;</p>
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<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

World, india news: Spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in India said that China-India economic and trade relationship is based on complimentarity and mutual benefit.

As Trump's tariffs are affecting the world's economy at large, China has turned all friendly towards India, stressing that the two "largest developing" countries should "stand together" to overcome the difficulties brought by the ongoing trade war. Spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in India said that China-India economic and trade relationship is based on complimentarity and mutual benefit. "Facing the U.S. abuse of tariffs, which deprives countries, especially Global South countries, of their right to development, the two largest developing countries should stand together to overcome the difficulties," Spokesperson Yu Jing said in a post on X. Also read: ‘China wants a deal, badly’: Trump slaps 104% tariff after Beijing defies ultimatum, says 'waiting for their call' China's economy is underpinned by a system that ensures steady growth, and produces positive spillovers. Chinese manufacturing is built on a complete and continually upgrading industrial system, sustained investment in R&D, and a strong focus on innovation. China is a firm… pic.twitter.com/w3QuSCingL — Yu Jing (@ChinaSpox_India) April 8, 2025 She further stressed that China's economy is underpinned by a system that ensures steady growth, and produces positive spillovers, adding that the country is a firm "defender of economic globalization and multilateralism, which has injected strong impetus into the world economy, contributing to around 30 percent of global growth annually on average." She asserted that Beijing will continue working with the rest of the world to safeguard the multilateral trade system with the World Trade Organization (WTO) at its core. Also read: Trump mocks world leaders, claims 'countries are calling us up, kissing my a**,' to negotiate tariffs Stressing that "trade and tariff wars have no winner", she said that all countries should uphold the principles of extensive consultation, practice true multilateralism, and jointly oppose all forms of unilateralism and protectionism. This comes amid US President Donald Trump slapped a 104% tariff on Chinese goods starting from 12:01 AM Eastern Time (12:01 PM Beijing time) on Wednesday. The move comes after China failed to remove its retaliatory tariffs on American products before a deadline set by Donald Trump for noon on Tuesday. Also read: ‘Whose throat do I choke if this fails?’: Senators grill Trump’s trade chief as tariffs spark backlash On Tuesday, Trump posted on his Truth Social account, mentioning China, saying he is waiting for them to reach out. “China also wants to make a deal, badly, but they don’t know how to get it started. We are waiting for their call. It will happen!” he wrote. In another Truth Social post from Monday, Trump had warned that if China did not roll back what he described as a “34% increase above their already long term trading abuses” by April 8, the US would respond with an additional 50% tariff, effective from April 9. China further responded, saying that it would not give in to the US pressure. Also read: Why Indian students in Trump's US facing deportation: 'Drunk driving, shoplifting, speeding' (With inputs from agencies)

China trying to be friends with India again? Beijing asks India to 'stand together' amid Trump's tariffs

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As India’s central bank gears up to announce its monetary policy, all eyes are on the impact of US import tariffs and the steps RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra will take to bolster a slowing economy. With the US Set to impose tariffs of up to 26% on Indian exports, the RBI’s response to this challenge is crucial. Will the central bank’s actions trigger a positive market response or only deepen the global economic anxiety?

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<p>Visas of hundreds of international students in the United States, including many from India, have been revoked. Students received emails from the US State Department instructing them to self-deport as their visas have been revoked. While these emails cited petty crimes such as shoplifting, drunk driving, etc as reasons for deportation, many reports suggest that students were deported due to their alleged involvement in campus activism.</p>
<p>According to a report by the Associated Press, most students received letters due to their activities in support of the Gaza crisis on the internet. However, multiple reports have now claimed that old offences like speeding tickets have been mentioned in deportation emails.</p>
<p>To bar those suspected of criticizing the United States and Israel from entering the country, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in March, ordered diplomats overseas to scrutinize the social media content ostudentf applicants for student and other types of visas. He also ordered a vigorous screening of web activities of students already on students visas. Cancellations of visas have picked up pace since then. This marks a shift in US policies that deported students only in case of arrest or conviction for a crime.</p>
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<h2>What do the students say?</h2>
<p>A report by the Times of India (TOI) has claimed that deported students were asked to leave the United States immediately. Students confessed about minor offences but said that those were old matters and were resolved, as per the report.</p>
<p>A student in Nebraska told TOI that he had gotten an over-speeding ticket two years ago in New York and the fine for that was also paid, but he was never arrested. However, he received an email stating that over-speeding was the reason for his deportation.</p>
<p>Another student from Hyderabad in Missouri confessed to having been arrested for drunk driving. "I have been regularly giving urine tests to the police, and all have come back clean," the student said, adding that he is shaken by the deportation email.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Another Indian student from Austin, Texas, recalled that he was arrested for shoplifting in July 2023. But his case was dismissed after a warning and on the basis of his good academic performance. "I followed all instruction and completed all the formalities. Why am I being punished?" he asked.</p>
<p><span>The report also quoted an immigration lawyer from Texas who said, "Revoking SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) for offences like drinking and driving, shifting lanes or over-speeding is extremely rare."</span><span></span></p>
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<h2><span>List of universities impacted</span></h2>
<p><span>The move is in line with US President Trump's executive orders to&nbsp;deport&nbsp;some foreign citizens, including those who might have "hostile attitudes" toward American "citizens, culture, government, institutions or founding principles."&nbsp;</span></p>
<p>However, universities want an answer from the federal government. University of Massachusetts Boston Chancellor Marcelo Su&aacute;rez-Orozco spoke to the Associated Press about the need for preparedness and protection in these "unprecedented times."&nbsp;Harvard discovered the issue during a routine records review, but the reasons behind the revocations remain unclear.</p>
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<ol>
<li>Harvard University</li>
<li>Stanford University</li>
<li>University of California&nbsp;</li>
<li>University of Michigan Number&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ohio State University&nbsp;</li>
<li>Emerson College&nbsp;</li>
<li>Tufts University&nbsp;</li>
<li>Columbia University&nbsp;</li>
<li>University of Oregon</li>
<li>Arizona State University (ASU)&nbsp;</li>
<li>University of Pennsylvania (Penn)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Northeastern University</li>
<li>University of Massachusetts&nbsp;</li>
<li>Boston University (BU)</li>
<li>Berklee College of Music&nbsp;</li>
<li>Duke University&nbsp;</li>
<li>Central Michigan University&nbsp;</li>
<li>Colorado State University&nbsp;</li>
<li>Kent State University&nbsp;</li>
<li>Minnesota State University&nbsp;</li>
<li>North Carolina State University&nbsp;</li>
<li>University of Cincinnati&nbsp;</li>
<li>University of Kentucky&nbsp;</li>
<li>University of Nevada</li>
</ol>
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<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

World, India News | Visas of hundreds of international students in the US, including many from India, have been revoked allegedly citing minor offences

Visas of hundreds of international students in the United States, including many from India, have been revoked. Students received emails from the US State Department instructing them to self-deport as their visas have been revoked. While these emails cited petty crimes such as shoplifting, drunk driving, etc as reasons for deportation, many reports suggest that students were deported due to their alleged involvement in campus activism. According to a report by the Associated Press, most students received letters due to their activities in support of the Gaza crisis on the internet. However, multiple reports have now claimed that old offences like speeding tickets have been mentioned in deportation emails. To bar those suspected of criticizing the United States and Israel from entering the country, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in March, ordered diplomats overseas to scrutinize the social media content ostudentf applicants for student and other types of visas. He also ordered a vigorous screening of web activities of students already on students visas. Cancellations of visas have picked up pace since then. This marks a shift in US policies that deported students only in case of arrest or conviction for a crime. Read More | US Justice Dept sends lawyer Erez Reuveni on leave after he questions Trump govt on mistaken deportation What do the students say? A report by the Times of India (TOI) has claimed that deported students were asked to leave the United States immediately. Students confessed about minor offences but said that those were old matters and were resolved, as per the report. A student in Nebraska told TOI that he had gotten an over-speeding ticket two years ago in New York and the fine for that was also paid, but he was never arrested. However, he received an email stating that over-speeding was the reason for his deportation. Another student from Hyderabad in Missouri confessed to having been arrested for drunk driving. "I have been regularly giving urine tests to the police, and all have come back clean," the student said, adding that he is shaken by the deportation email. Another Indian student from Austin, Texas, recalled that he was arrested for shoplifting in July 2023. But his case was dismissed after a warning and on the basis of his good academic performance. "I followed all instruction and completed all the formalities. Why am I being punished?" he asked. The report also quoted an immigration lawyer from Texas who said, "Revoking SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) for offences like drinking and driving, shifting lanes or over-speeding is extremely rare." Read More | Trump says 'sometimes you have to take medicine to fix something' as markets tumble List of universities impacted The move is in line with US President Trump's executive orders to deport some foreign citizens, including those who might have "hostile attitudes" toward American "citizens, culture, government, institutions or founding principles." However, universities want an answer from the federal government. University of Massachusetts Boston Chancellor Marcelo Suárez-Orozco spoke to the Associated Press about the need for preparedness and protection in these "unprecedented times." Harvard discovered the issue during a routine records review, but the reasons behind the revocations remain unclear. Read More | China on tariffs: 'US seeking hegemony in the name of reciprocity in trade war' Harvard University Stanford University University of California University of Michigan Number Ohio State University Emerson College Tufts University Columbia University University of Oregon Arizona State University (ASU) University of Pennsylvania (Penn) Northeastern University University of Massachusetts Boston University (BU) Berklee College of Music Duke University Central Michigan University Colorado State University Kent State University Minnesota State University North Carolina State University University of Cincinnati University of Kentucky University of Nevada Read More | India, several other countries willing to lower tariffs: Donald Trump administration official (With inputs from agencies)

Why Indian students in Trump's US facing deportation: 'Drunk driving, shoplifting, speeding'

<p>Amid worldwide backlash to the tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has told the Senate Finance Committee that nearly 50 countries have approached him and are willing to lower tariffs, including India. He said that Trump's tariff move is bearing fruit as more and more countries are ready for negotiations.</p>
<p>&ldquo;Nearly 50 countries have approached me personally to discuss the President's new policy and explore how to achieve reciprocity. And they've spoken with many members of the administration. Several of these, such as Argentina, Vietnam, India, and Israel, have suggested that they will reduce their tariffs and non-tariff barriers in line with the President's policy,&rdquo; Greer said.</p>
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<p>Greer added that while the United States maintains an average 5 per cent tariff on agricultural goods, India&rsquo;s average tariff stands at 39 per cent. India has been tariffed 26 per cent and is among the countries hit the hardest. The tariffs would come into effect starting Wednesday (Apr 9).</p>
<p>The comments by Greer echo US National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett's disclosure over the weekend that more countries have reached out to the White House for trade negotiations.</p>
<p>"These obviously are welcome moves. Our large and persistent trade deficit has been over 30 years in the making, and it will not be resolved overnight, but all of this is in the right direction," Greer added.&nbsp;</p>
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<h2>India-US trade agreement&nbsp;</h2>
<p>Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed and agreed on the &ldquo;early conclusion&rdquo; of a Bilateral Trade Agreement on a call on Monday, which was the first discussion on trade between the two sides at the level of cabinet officials. Jaishankar shared a post on X regarding the conversation but t<span>here has not been any official word from the American side on the conversation.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Good to speak with <a href="https://twitter.com/SecRubio?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SecRubio</a> today. <br><br>Exchanged perspectives on the Indo-Pacific, the Indian Sub-continent, Europe, Middle East/West Asia and the Caribbean. <br><br>Agreed on the importance of the early conclusion of the Bilateral Trade Agreement. <br><br>Look forward to remaining in touch.&hellip;</p>
&mdash; Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) <a href="https://twitter.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1909245681858195587?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Trump have also not spoken yet after the announcement of the reciprocal tariffs.</p>
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World, India News | Amid worldwide backlash on US President Trump's tariffs, US official said that India is among 50 countries that are willing to lower tariffs

Amid worldwide backlash to the tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has told the Senate Finance Committee that nearly 50 countries have approached him and are willing to lower tariffs, including India. He said that Trump's tariff move is bearing fruit as more and more countries are ready for negotiations. “Nearly 50 countries have approached me personally to discuss the President's new policy and explore how to achieve reciprocity. And they've spoken with many members of the administration. Several of these, such as Argentina, Vietnam, India, and Israel, have suggested that they will reduce their tariffs and non-tariff barriers in line with the President's policy,” Greer said. Read More | Pakistan hopes to strengthen ties after Trump imposes 29 per cent tariffs: 'Never let crisis go waste' Greer added that while the United States maintains an average 5 per cent tariff on agricultural goods, India’s average tariff stands at 39 per cent. India has been tariffed 26 per cent and is among the countries hit the hardest. The tariffs would come into effect starting Wednesday (Apr 9). The comments by Greer echo US National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett's disclosure over the weekend that more countries have reached out to the White House for trade negotiations. "These obviously are welcome moves. Our large and persistent trade deficit has been over 30 years in the making, and it will not be resolved overnight, but all of this is in the right direction," Greer added. Read More | Why Trump’s tariffs are scaring the world like 1987 India-US trade agreement Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed and agreed on the “early conclusion” of a Bilateral Trade Agreement on a call on Monday, which was the first discussion on trade between the two sides at the level of cabinet officials. Jaishankar shared a post on X regarding the conversation but there has not been any official word from the American side on the conversation. Good to speak with @SecRubio today. Exchanged perspectives on the Indo-Pacific, the Indian Sub-continent, Europe, Middle East/West Asia and the Caribbean. Agreed on the importance of the early conclusion of the Bilateral Trade Agreement. Look forward to remaining in touch.… — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) April 7, 2025 Read More | Trump says 'sometimes you have to take medicine to fix something' as markets tumble Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Trump have also not spoken yet after the announcement of the reciprocal tariffs. The phone conversation between Jaishankar and Rubio came about a week after US assistant trade representative Brendan Lynch visited India. The two sides had agreed to finalise the first tranche of the agreement by the fall of 2025 at a meeting between PM Modi and Trump in February this year. Read More | Donald Trump says 'TikTok deal was close', claims 'China changed because of tariffs' (With inputs from agencies)

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<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The only way you would not know what is happening in the world of stock markets </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">around the world</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> is if you lived under a literal rock. The news of stocks tumbling, markets crashing, and economists sounding the 'recession' alarm has been on top of everyone's feed. </span></p>
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">This latest crisis was triggered by US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/donald-trump" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Donald Trump's</a> announcement of sweeping tariffs ranging from 10-49 per cent on almost all countries and even lands habituated by penguins and seals (you can catch up on everything with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-tariffs-global-stock-market-update-latest-asian-indian-freefall-us-recession-trade-war-reciprocal-tariffs-8935169" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">WION's coverage</a>).</span></p>
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">But before we get caught up in headlines, it&rsquo;s worth taking a step back to ask: Where did all this begin?</span></p>
<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The beginning of stock trading</span></strong></h2>
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The stock market goes way back to the 1500s, but things kicked off in 1602 with the birth of the Amsterdam Stock Exchange, which is</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">still running today. This was when the idea of publicly trading company shares took shape.</span></p>
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">At the centre of it all was the Dutch East India Company, also known as the VOC (short for its Dutch name). The VOC was a powerful trading company set up by the Dutch government, mostly known for shipping spices and goods from Asia, including India, to Europe.</span></p>
<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The India connection</span></strong></h2>
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">India played a </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">big</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> role in the VOC&rsquo;s success. The company set up trading posts across the country, in places like Masulipatnam, Surat, Cochin, and Patna, and dealt mainly </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">in</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> spices. This trade brought </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">in</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> massive profits and helped fund the company&rsquo;s far-reaching voyages.</span></p>
<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">World&rsquo;s First IPO</span></strong></h2>
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">To fund its large-scale trade missions and ambitious plans, the VOC </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">came up with</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> a clever idea: they held the world&rsquo;s first Initial Public Offering (IPO) in August 1602.</span></p>
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">It was a game-changer. For the first time </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">ever</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">, a company publicly invited everyone, not just a few </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">rich</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> elites, to invest and become shareholders. The VOC&rsquo;s founding charter stated: &ldquo;All the residents of these lands may buy shares in this Company.&rdquo; There was no fixed amount, you could invest as much or as little as you liked.</span></p>
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Because they didn&rsquo;t have a formal office, investors were asked to visit the private home of Dirck van Os, a wealthy merchant and co-founder of VOC, to put in their money. He and the other directors oversaw the registrations personally.</span></p>
<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The birth of stock trading: How did tradable shares </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">come</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> into </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">picture</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">?</span></strong></h2>
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Soon, they realised that asking investors to keep their money tied up for </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">a full</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> ten years might not go down too well. So, a new clause was added to allow shares to be transferred, or sold, to someone else.</span></p>
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">This meant investors didn&rsquo;t have to wait years to </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">get their money back</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">. </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">They could </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">simply</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> sell their shares.</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> It was the birth of tradable shares. The process was quite formal: shareholders had to visit the bookkeeper and get the approval of two directors. Every transfer was carefully noted in a special register.</span></p>
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">By the end of August 1602, when the IPO closed, 1,143 investors had subscribed to VOC&rsquo;s Amsterdam branch.</span></p>
<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Building for business: Amsterdam Stock Exchange and India's role in it</span></strong></h2>
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">In 1611, stock trading got its </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">own</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> address, the Amsterdam Stock Exchange moved into a purpose-built structure called the Beurs van Hendrick de Keyser. This became the heart of trading activity, with &ldquo;</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">verkoopmans</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">&rdquo; or brokers helping buyers and sellers complete deals.</span></p>
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">While the Amsterdam Stock Exchange was based in Europe, India played a major role in its success. VOC&rsquo;s trading posts in India were key to its profits. Spices from Indian ports were in huge demand in Europe, and these trade routes helped the company grow and attracted investors, even from Asia.</span></p>
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Some Indian investors also took part, drawn by the profitable spice trade. This helped incorporate India into the fabric of global financial history, as its goods and ports helped fuel VOC&rsquo;s booming business and, in turn, the world&rsquo;s first stock market.</span></p>
<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Did people use shorting tricks </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">even</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> back then?</span></strong></h2>
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Even in those early days, people were playing smart in the markets. Traders didn&rsquo;t just buy and hold, they also bet on shares going down. This is called &ldquo;shorting.&rdquo; You borrow shares, sell them, and then </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">buy them back</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> at a lower price to make a profit.</span></p>
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">And without real-time news like we have today, there were rumours galore. </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Some merchants would spread lies, like a VOC ship sinking, </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">just</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> to drop the stock price and make money.</span></p>
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">If that sounds familiar, you&rsquo;ve probably seen similar things play out in modern times. </span>Let&rsquo;s say, for example, a powerful businessman wanted to buy a social media platform on the cheap. They might start talking down the value of a platform, let&rsquo;s call it Quitter, on the very same site, hoping to crash the price before making a move.</p>

World: The stock market goes way back to the 1500s, but things kicked off in 1602 with the birth of the Amsterdam Stock Exchange, which is still running today. Business & Economy

The only way you would not know what is happening in the world of stock markets around the world is if you lived under a literal rock. The news of stocks tumbling, markets crashing, and economists sounding the 'recession' alarm has been on top of everyone's feed. This latest crisis was triggered by US President Donald Trump's announcement of sweeping tariffs ranging from 10-49 per cent on almost all countries and even lands habituated by penguins and seals (you can catch up on everything with WION's coverage). But before we get caught up in headlines, it’s worth taking a step back to ask: Where did all this begin? The beginning of stock trading The stock market goes way back to the 1500s, but things kicked off in 1602 with the birth of the Amsterdam Stock Exchange, which is still running today. This was when the idea of publicly trading company shares took shape. At the centre of it all was the Dutch East India Company, also known as the VOC (short for its Dutch name). The VOC was a powerful trading company set up by the Dutch government, mostly known for shipping spices and goods from Asia, including India, to Europe. The India connection India played a big role in the VOC’s success. The company set up trading posts across the country, in places like Masulipatnam, Surat, Cochin, and Patna, and dealt mainly in spices. This trade brought in massive profits and helped fund the company’s far-reaching voyages. World’s First IPO To fund its large-scale trade missions and ambitious plans, the VOC came up with a clever idea: they held the world’s first Initial Public Offering (IPO) in August 1602. It was a game-changer. For the first time ever, a company publicly invited everyone, not just a few rich elites, to invest and become shareholders. The VOC’s founding charter stated: “All the residents of these lands may buy shares in this Company.” There was no fixed amount, you could invest as much or as little as you liked. Because they didn’t have a formal office, investors were asked to visit the private home of Dirck van Os, a wealthy merchant and co-founder of VOC, to put in their money. He and the other directors oversaw the registrations personally. The birth of stock trading: How did tradable shares come into picture? Soon, they realised that asking investors to keep their money tied up for a full ten years might not go down too well. So, a new clause was added to allow shares to be transferred, or sold, to someone else. This meant investors didn’t have to wait years to get their money back. They could simply sell their shares. It was the birth of tradable shares. The process was quite formal: shareholders had to visit the bookkeeper and get the approval of two directors. Every transfer was carefully noted in a special register. By the end of August 1602, when the IPO closed, 1,143 investors had subscribed to VOC’s Amsterdam branch. Building for business: Amsterdam Stock Exchange and India's role in it In 1611, stock trading got its own address, the Amsterdam Stock Exchange moved into a purpose-built structure called the Beurs van Hendrick de Keyser. This became the heart of trading activity, with “verkoopmans” or brokers helping buyers and sellers complete deals. While the Amsterdam Stock Exchange was based in Europe, India played a major role in its success. VOC’s trading posts in India were key to its profits. Spices from Indian ports were in huge demand in Europe, and these trade routes helped the company grow and attracted investors, even from Asia. Some Indian investors also took part, drawn by the profitable spice trade. This helped incorporate India into the fabric of global financial history, as its goods and ports helped fuel VOC’s booming business and, in turn, the world’s first stock market. Did people use shorting tricks even back then? Even in those early days, people were playing smart in the markets. Traders didn’t just buy and hold, they also bet on shares going down. This is called “shorting.” You borrow shares, sell them, and then buy them back at a lower price to make a profit. And without real-time news like we have today, there were rumours galore. Some merchants would spread lies, like a VOC ship sinking, just to drop the stock price and make money. If that sounds familiar, you’ve probably seen similar things play out in modern times. Let’s say, for example, a powerful businessman wanted to buy a social media platform on the cheap. They might start talking down the value of a platform, let’s call it Quitter, on the very same site, hoping to crash the price before making a move.

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