The U.S. and India have signed a trade deal, the countries’ leaders announced, although details remain scant.
The deal comes days after the European Union and India signed a free trade agreement in which they agreed to slash tariffs on most goods to zero, but over a number of years.

PM Modi Confirms Revised 18% Tariffs, But Details Awaited 

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday announced a trade deal with India that slashes U.S. tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from 50% in exchange for India halting Russian oil purchases and lowering trade barriers.


Trump Says US Will Cut India Import Tariffs Import from 50% to 18%

US President Donald Trump's decision to lower reciprocal tariffs on India from 50% to 18% has been met with a sense of relief in Asia's third-largest economy, even as precise details on the agreement remain sketchy.


US-India Trade Deal: Trump Cuts India Tariffs in Trade Deal 

US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke a short while ago, the American Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said in a post on X. Gor did not give details of what the two leaders discussed. However, he added, "Stay tuned".


US-India Ties: US President Donald Trump Spoke to Indian PM Narendra Modi

Budget 2026: 24.82 crore Indians escaped multidimensional poverty under Modi govt, Sitharaman tells Parliament

Donald Trump claimed the US has a “concept of a deal” for India to buy Venezuelan oil seized by Washington instead of importing from Iran. He also invited China to strike a similar deal.

Russian oil out? Trump claims India ready to buy seized Venezuelan oil from US

Union Budget 2026 Live Updates: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today (Feb 1) is presenting the Union Budget 2026-27 in Parliament. Budget 2026 will outline the government’s fiscal roadmap. All LIVE updates HERE.

Union Budget 2026 Highlights: Major firepower boost as defence capital outlay rises 22%

Ahead of the Budget Session, PM Modi said India has entered a crucial phase towards Viksit Bharat 2047. Calling reforms the government’s core identity, he praised the India-EU FTA and noted FM Nirmala Sitharaman’s record ninth consecutive Budget.

Budget 2026 | 'India is on Reform Express': PM Modi hails India-EU FTA, sends 'perform and transform' message ahead of Economic Survey 2026

The relationship between India and Canada has witnessed a significant thaw under Prime Minister Mark Carney. This shift is part of his strategy to diversify trade and reduce dependence on the United States amid economic uncertainties caused by the Trump administration.

Canada, India pledge to expand oil and petroleum trade ahead of Mark Carney’s New Delhi visit

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reportedly pulled out of a deal with Pakistan to manage the operations of the Islamabad International Airport. The development comes days after UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited India for a nearly two-hour trip and held a high-level meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his officials 7, Lok Kalyan Marg (LKM) residence in New Delhi. 

Major Setback for Pakistan, Abu Dhabi Scraps Off Airport Project

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally received UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Delhi's Palam airport today, marking a high-level visit to strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations. 

UAE President's Visit To India Comes Amid West Asia Crisis

Bagurumba is a traditional folk dance of the Bodo community, often referred to as the 'butterfly dance', dedicated to nature. Bodo women wear the traditional Dokhona with a Jwmgra (shoulder scarf) and Aronai (traditional muffler) during the dance.

‘A spectacular performance’: PM Modi shares glimpses of Bagurumba dance during his two-day Assam visit — WATCH

On January 3, 2023, the Howrah–New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat Express in West Bengal was targeted in a stone‑pelting incident just days after its launch.

After Vande Bharat Sleeper launch, Ashwini Vaishnaw urges West Bengal to prevent stone attacks on trains

PM Modi declared that India's Gen Z believes in the BJP's development model, citing recent victory in local body polls in Maharashtra and a triumph in the Prized Mumbai municipal corporation, the BMC.

‘Illegal infiltrators must be removed': PM Modi says Bengal is fed up with TMC misrule

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in India on Monday for a two-day visit to bolster economic and security ties between the third and fourth largest economies of the world. He talked with PM Modi in Ahmedabad, after which 19 pacts were signed between both countries.

'Anti-Trump alliances emerging': Netizens react as PM Modi shares kite festival moments with German chancellor Merz

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Office will shift from South Block to the new Seva Teerth complex under the Central Vista project on January 14. The complex will house the PMO, Cabinet Secretariat and NSCS, marking a symbolic move away from colonial-era governance spaces.

Why is PMO moving out of South Block on Makar Sankranti?

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Ahmedabad for his first official visit to India, where he was welcomed by PM Narendra Modi ahead of wide‑ranging talks aimed at strengthening India‑Germany ties in trade, investment, defence, technology, education and green growth. India and Germany recorded record bilateral trade of over $51 billion in 2024‑25 as both partners mark 75 years of relations and 25 years of strategic partnership.

Watch: German Chancellor on First State Visit to India

Somnath Swabhiman Parv marks 1,000 years since Mahmud of Ghazni’s invasion of the Somnath Temple in 1026. The historic temple symbolises the continuity of civilisations and stands as a testament to the will of the Indian people, who rebuilt the temple every time invaders destroyed it.

PM Modi attends Swabhiman Parv at Somnath to mark 1,000 years since Mahmud of Ghazni’s attack

Somnath Swabhiman Parv marks 1,000 years since Mahmud of Ghazni's invasion of the Somnath Temple in 1026. 

PM Modi to visit Somnath on Jan 10-11 for Swabhiman Parv marking 1,000 years of Mahmud Ghazni’s invasion

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says an India-US trade deal collapsed because PM Narendra Modi never personally called President Donald Trump. The deal, once ready, fell apart as Washington moved on, he claimed. Watch what he said here.

India lost a major trade deal with US because of ‘no call from Modi’, says Trump aide Lutnick

French President Emmanuel Macron said that he would pay a visit to India next month, with New Delhi set to host the AI Impact Summit. He made the remarks while addressing the Diplomatic Corps yesterday, where he talked about the successes of French diplomacy in 2025.

India-France Relations: Macron to Attend AI Summit in New Delhi 

Congress leader’s ‘Will Trump kidnap our PM?’ remark draws BJP’s ‘anti-India’ retort

The maiden voyage of INSV Kaundinya aims to showcase India’s rich maritime heritage, ancient shipbuilding techniques, and highlight ancient Indians as skilled seafarers.

5th-century Indian ship INSV Kaundinya embarks on maiden voyage; PM Modi hails Navy

A feat that could reshape Indian women’s sports, Harmanpreet Kaur was at the centre of attention when ICC Chairman Jay Shah presented her with the World Cup trophy on November 2.

PM Modi praises Indian Women's team for ODI World Cup success, says 'daughters of Bharat created history'

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PM Modi Confirms Revised 18% Tariffs, But Details Awaited

Trump Says US Will Cut India Import Tariffs Import from 50% to 18%

US-India Trade Deal: Trump Cuts India Tariffs in Trade Deal

US-India Ties: US President Donald Trump Spoke to Indian PM Narendra Modi

Budget 2026 | 24.82 crore Indians escaped poverty under Modi govt: Sitharaman

Russian oil out? Trump claims India ready to buy seized Venezuelan oil from US

Union Budget highlights: Defence gets major firepower boost as outlay rises 22%

PM Modi's message ahead of Economic Survey 2026: 'India is on Reform Express'

Ahead of Mark Carney’s visit, Canada-India pledge to grow oil, petroleum trade

Major Setback for Pakistan, Abu Dhabi Scraps Off Airport Project

UAE President's Visit To India Comes Amid West Asia Crisis

WATCH: PM Modi shares glimpses of Bagurumba dance during his two-day Assam visit

Vaishnaw warns against train stone pelting after Vande Bharat Sleeper launch

‘Illegal infiltrators must be removed': PM Modi says Bengal is fed up with TMC misrule

'Anti-Trump alliances emerging': Netizens react to Modi-Merz festival moments

Why is PMO moving out of South Block on Makar Sankranti?

Watch: German Chancellor on First State Visit to India

PM Modi at Somnath for Swabhiman Parv marking 1,000 years since Ghazni attack

PM Modi to attend Swabhiman Parv in Somnath on Jan 10–11

India lost a major US trade deal because of ‘no call from Modi’, says Trump aide

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5th-century Indian ship INSV Kaundinya embarks on maiden voyage; PM hails Navy

PM Modi praises Indian Women's team for ODI World Cup success