The White House has called India's tariffs "enormously high," pushing for fairer trade policies. Reports suggest India is considering tariff reductions in multiple sectors, with Modi’s upcoming Washington visit set to focus on trade negotiations.

White House: India has enormously high tariffs

One day after BJP won Delhi assembly polls, Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh stepped down following a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Sunday. Watch this report for more details!

One day after BJP wins Delhi elections, Manipur CM Biren Singh resigns

Aero India 2025, Asia’s biggest aerospace event, is set to take off with global defence leaders in attendance. The event highlights India’s indigenous defence advancements, with HAL leading the pavilion, showcasing LUH, CATS Warrior, and next-gen technology. Air and Army Chiefs also took a historic Tejas sortie ahead of the grand opening.

Aero India 2025 In Bengaluru: Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates event

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for France to Co-chair AI Summit With French President Emmanuel Macron. Watch this report for more details!

Indian PM Modi departs for France to co-chair AI summit with France's Macron

Security forces eliminated 31 Naxalites in a fierce encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district. The gunfight, which erupted in a forested area on Sunday morning, also claimed the lives of two security personnel, according to Bastar police officials.

Security forces kill 31 naxalites in Chhattisgarh’s bijapur encounter

India on Friday summoned Bangladesh's Acting High Commissioner to India, Muhammad Nural Islam, over recent statements by authorities in Dhaka that portrayed India in a "negative light".

India rebukes Bangladesh over 'negative' statements, summons envoy

The Indian Prime Minister is all set for a high-profile diplomatic tour, first to France and then to the United States, with key meetings on AI, trade, and defense. 

On the 12th of February, the Indian Prime Minister will be visiting a war cemetery and will inaugurate the new Indian Consulate in Marseille before departing for the US. In Washington, Narendra Modi will be on an official working visit from the 12th till the 13th of February. 

He's going to be the third world leader to visit the United States after the American president Donald Trump's swearing-in ceremony. Narendra Modi will hold some crucial talks with Donald Trump on the issues of trade, defense, and immigration. Watch in for more details!

PM Modi to visit France & US from Feb 10-13 for diplomatic talks

Another power tussle is ongoing in the state of Maharashtra. The assembly elections held in November last year are still making headlines. The opposition parties are claiming voter discrepancies in the polls. The top leaders from three opposition parties, namely Congress, the NCP's Sharad Pawar, and Shiv Sena's Uddhav Thackeray, addressed a joint press conference. In their statements, the Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi alleged that he had uncovered many irregularities after scrutinizing voter data. Watch in for more details!

Rahul Gandhi Claims Irregularities In Voter Data Of Maharashtra

India news: The deportees, 104 in total, were sent back on a US military aircraft and were reportedly shackled throughout the journey before being freed upon arrival in Amritsar.

'487 presumed Indians got final removal orders': MEA on US deportations

India news: The amount will be distributed only after undergoing probate and is certified by the High Court, which will likely take six months. 

Who is Mohini Mohan Dutta? Mystery man to inherit Ratan Tata's USD 57 million will

Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh, currently part of the DP World IL T20 commentary team, picks his favourite India-Pakistan memory. Watch in for more details!

DP World ILT20 2025: Harbhajan On His Favourite India-Pakistan Memory

South Asia: The ministry said that the comments attributed to Hasina have been made in her individual capacity, saying that "India has no role to play."

'India has no role to play': MEA rules out involvement in Hasina's speech, summons Bangladesh envoy

The United States has imposed sanctions on an Indian company and several of its nationals for their role in facilitating the shipment of Iranian oil to China, violating US sanctions on Iran. The move escalates tensions between the US and countries involved in circumventing sanctions, particularly in the energy sector. The sanctions target key individuals and entities suspected of aiding in the illicit trade.

US imposes sanctions on Indian company and nationals involved in shipping Iranian oil to China

India has signed a 10-year agreement with Iran to operate the Chabahar port, a critical infrastructure project for regional trade. However, the deal faces a major setback as President Trump has scrapped the sanctions waiver that allowed India to engage with Iran on this project. This move creates new challenges for India’s strategic interests and its ties with both the U.S. and Iran.

India signed 10-year deal with Iran to operate Chabahar Port, Trump scraps waiver

The U.S. has decided to end the Chabahar sanctions waiver, escalating tensions with Iran. This move, while tightening Washington's grip on Tehran, puts India in a difficult position due to its involvement in the Chabahar port project. The decision could have significant geopolitical consequences for India and its relations with both Iran and the U.S.

Trump ends Chabahar sanctions waiver, Washington cracks down on Iran, India affected

India news: Krishnagiri Collector, C Dinesh Kumar said three accused teachers have been arrested under various sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.

Three teachers arrested for sexually assaulting  13-year-old student in Tamil Nadu govt school

A US Military plane carrying as many as 104 deported Indian migrants landed in the Indian city of Amritsar. This comes days before PM Narendra Modi’s scheduled meeting with President Donald Trump in Washington. What does this mean for Indo-US ties? Watch this video for more.

Will deportation of 104 illegal immigrants impact India-US ties?

In a significant blow to India's regional connectivity aspirations, the US President Donald Trump has now ordered the revocation of sanctions waivers for India's Chabahar port in Iran. Watch in for more details!

Washington tightens grip on Iran, India caught in the crossfire

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar made a statement in Rajya Sabha over the deportation of alleged illegal Indian immigrants from the US. “All countries must take back their nationals if they are found to be living illegally abroad,” he said in Rajya Sabha.

Jaishankar makes statement in Parliament over deportation of Indians from US

India is reviewing tariffs on over 30 key imports, including significant cuts on solar cells, household goods, and luxury cars. The peak import tariff has been reduced from 150% to 70%, potentially benefiting US exports and signaling a shift in trade dynamics.

India cuts tariffs on key imports in possible 'homage' to Trump’s trade policies

Jaishankar makes statement in Parliament over Indian deportations from US

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, amid an uproar over the deportation of 104 Indians who entered the US illegally. Watch this report for more details!

S Jaishankar meets PM Modi amid deportation of Indians

South Asia: The protest note has been handed over to the acting high commissioner of India in Dhaka, Pawan Badhe. The ministry conveyed deep concern and disappointment.

Bangladesh summons Indian envoy over Sheikh Hasina’s speech, lodges strong protest

World: "Enforcing our nation's immigration laws is critically important to the national security and public safety of the United States," the US Embassy in India said. 

'Policy to execute immigration laws against removable aliens': US Embassy defends deportation of Indians

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