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'Nothing changes': Trump says India-US trade deal to remain intact, calls PM Modi a 'great gentleman'

IANS | February 21, 2026 1:31 AM

Washington, Feb 21 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said that a trade framework with India would remain intact despite a Supreme Court ruling that struck down his use of a particular tariff authority, insisting, "Nothing changes" for the India trade deal and describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as "a great gentleman, a great man actually".

Exporters jubilant at US tariff verdict; $8 billion of exports may still face duties

IANS | February 20, 2026 10:16 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) With the US Supreme Court striking down reciprocal tariffs imposed by the Donald Trump administration on Friday, Indian exporters were jubilant at the news. However, around $8-9 billion worth of trade is still likely to face higher duties under national security provisions.

US court ruling reduces 18 pc reciprocal tariff uncertainty for India

IANS | February 20, 2026 10:03 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The US Supreme Court’s ruling against reciprocal tariffs brings significant legal clarity and reduces tariff uncertainty for India, reinforcing limits on unilateral tariff actions, industry experts said on Friday.

US Supreme Court strikes down Trump global tariffs, says they are unlawful

IANS | February 20, 2026 9:10 PM

Washington, Feb 20 (IANS) In a major setback to President Donald Trump’s economic agenda, the US Supreme Court on Friday struck down most of his sweeping tariffs, ruling that he lacked authority under a 1977 emergency law to impose broad import levies on America’s trading partners across the world, including India.

President Lula inaugurates Brazil’s first trade office in Delhi

IANS | February 20, 2026 9:10 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Saturday announced the inauguration of the first office of the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex) in New Delhi.

India and Canada work on disrupting transnational ecosystem sustaining Khalistani extremism

Kanchan Lakshman | February 20, 2026 8:45 PM

New Delhi: National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval's recent trip to Canada has come at a critical inflection point. As Pakistan’s ISI continues to attempt reviving Khalistani militancy in Punjab, this engagement with his Canadian counterpart Nathalie Drouin is more than just reconciliatory diplomacy – it is a move which has the potential to fundamentally alter the transnational architecture sustaining Khalistani extremism. The meeting, described in strategic circles as "constructive" and "fruitful", marks a shift from estrangement to security cooperation. For the Khalistan movement, which has for long used Canada as an operational hub, this resetting of ties portends significant challenges.

UN Secretary General Guterres calls on President Murmu

IANS | February 20, 2026 7:25 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Friday called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi.

All aspects of bilateral ties will be discussed with new Bangladesh govt: MEA

IANS | February 20, 2026 6:41 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) India on Friday reiterated that it is looking forward to further strengthening the multifaceted bilateral ties with Bangladesh following the formation of a new government in the neighbouring country under the leadership of Tarique Rahman.

Nepal polls: All eyes on Jhapa-5 seat where KP Sharma Oli is pitted against ‘Balen’

IANS | February 20, 2026 6:25 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) When parliamentary election is held in Nepal on March 5, all eyes and ears would be turned to the Jhapa-5 constituency where former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is pitted against an engineer-rapper-politician, Balendra Shah, also known as ‘Balen’.

PM Modi reiterates India's steadfast commitment to development priorities of Mauritius

IANS | February 20, 2026 5:01 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritian counterpart Navinchandra Ramgoolam on Friday reviewed the key pillars of bilateral partnership, including progress under the Special Economic Package, during a meeting held in New Delhi on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit.

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'Nothing changes': Trump says India-US trade deal to remain intact, calls PM Modi a 'great gentleman'

Exporters jubilant at US tariff verdict; $8 billion of exports may still face duties

US court ruling reduces 18 pc reciprocal tariff uncertainty for India

US Supreme Court strikes down Trump global tariffs, says they are unlawful

President Lula inaugurates Brazil’s first trade office in Delhi

India and Canada work on disrupting transnational ecosystem sustaining Khalistani extremism

UN Secretary General Guterres calls on President Murmu

All aspects of bilateral ties will be discussed with new Bangladesh govt: MEA

Nepal polls: All eyes on Jhapa-5 seat where KP Sharma Oli is pitted against ‘Balen’

PM Modi reiterates India's steadfast commitment to development priorities of Mauritius

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