India’s trade deal with US reflects New Delhi’s strategic autonomy

IANS | February 19, 2026 5:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) India’s recent interim trade agreement with the United States, which resulted in a reduction in US tariffs, is being increasingly seen worldwide as reflecting New Delhi’s strategic autonomy in taking decisions that are in national interest.

India unveils New Delhi Frontier AI Commitments to include Global South

IANS | February 19, 2026 4:18 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday announced the New Delhi Frontier AI Impact Commitments, a landmark outcome of the summit that brings together leading frontier AI companies and India’s domestic innovators to advance inclusive and responsible artificial intelligence.