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US-India Trade Talks Advance as Greer Highlights AI Cooperation
The United States and India reported substantial progress on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, toward an interim bilateral trade agreement, as U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer highlighted artificial intelligence and emerging technologies as growing areas of cooperation. Greer visited New Delhi from Monday, June 22, through Wednesday, June 24, 2026, and held multiple rounds of talks with Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. US-India Trade Talks Focus
US-India Trade Talks Advance as Greer Highlights AI Cooperation
The United States and India reported substantial progress on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, toward an interim bilateral trade agreement, as U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer highlighted artificial intelligence and emerging technologies as growing areas of cooperation. Greer visited New Delhi from Monday, June 22, through Wednesday, June 24, 2026, and held multiple rounds of talks with Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. US-India Trade Talks Focus
India-US Trade Talks June 23-24: First BTA Phase Nears Completion
India-US bilateral trade agreement talks will resume in India on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, and continue through Wednesday, June 24, 2026, as officials seek to complete the first phase of a proposed trade pact. A delegation from the Office of the United States Trade Representative is scheduled to meet Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and other Indian officials. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said the two sides expect to give final touches to the first tranche while contin
India-US Trade Talks June 23-24: First BTA Phase Nears Completion
India-US bilateral trade agreement talks will resume in India on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, and continue through Wednesday, June 24, 2026, as officials seek to complete the first phase of a proposed trade pact. A delegation from the Office of the United States Trade Representative is scheduled to meet Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and other Indian officials. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said the two sides expect to give final touches to the first tranche while contin
Piyush Goyal Canada Visit To Push $50 Billion Trade Goal
India-Canada Trade Talks Gain Momentum In May 2026 Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is set to visit Canada from May 25 to May 27, 2026, as India and Canada work to rebuild economic confidence and push bilateral trade toward a $50 billion target by 2030. The visit comes at an important time because both countries are trying to move beyond recent diplomatic strain and focus on business, investment, energy, and technology cooperation. Goyal w
Piyush Goyal Canada Visit To Push $50 Billion Trade Goal
India-Canada Trade Talks Gain Momentum In May 2026 Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is set to visit Canada from May 25 to May 27, 2026, as India and Canada work to rebuild economic confidence and push bilateral trade toward a $50 billion target by 2030. The visit comes at an important time because both countries are trying to move beyond recent diplomatic strain and focus on business, investment, energy, and technology cooperation. Goyal w
NDA Finalizes Seat-Sharing in Tamil Nadu: AIADMK to Contest 178 Seats, BJP 27
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has finalized its seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The AIADMK, a key player in the alliance, will contest 178 of the 234 constituencies, while the BJP will contest 27 seats. Other alliance partners include the PMK, which has been allocated 18 seats, and AMMK with 11 seats. AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) expressed confidence that the discussions within the alliance had gone smoothly, confirming the offic
NDA Finalizes Seat-Sharing in Tamil Nadu: AIADMK to Contest 178 Seats, BJP 27
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has finalized its seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The AIADMK, a key player in the alliance, will contest 178 of the 234 constituencies, while the BJP will contest 27 seats. Other alliance partners include the PMK, which has been allocated 18 seats, and AMMK with 11 seats. AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) expressed confidence that the discussions within the alliance had gone smoothly, confirming the offic
Netanyahu’s India Visit Delay Not Linked To Delhi Blast, Says Government Sources
Reports claiming that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cancelled or delayed his upcoming India visit due to security concerns after the recent Delhi blast have triggered widespread discussion. However, senior government sources have now clarified that such claims are misleading and factually incorrect. The meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Netanyahu, initially expected later this year, is unlikely to take place in 2025, but officials emphasize that the decision has no
Netanyahu’s India Visit Delay Not Linked To Delhi Blast, Says Government Sources
Reports claiming that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cancelled or delayed his upcoming India visit due to security concerns after the recent Delhi blast have triggered widespread discussion. However, senior government sources have now clarified that such claims are misleading and factually incorrect. The meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Netanyahu, initially expected later this year, is unlikely to take place in 2025, but officials emphasize that the decision has no
India Gets 6-Month US Sanctions Exemption for Iran’s Chabahar Port
India has officially confirmed a six-month exemption from US sanctions on Iran’s Chabahar Port, effective retrospectively from The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that the exemption ensures uninterrupted Indian operations at the port, which plays a crucial role in connecting India with Afghanistan and Central Asia through the Indian Ocean. India Ports Global Ltd (IPGL) had signed a 10-year, $370 million deal with Iran to develop the port’s Shahid Beheshti terminal. Cha
India Gets 6-Month US Sanctions Exemption for Iran’s Chabahar Port
India has officially confirmed a six-month exemption from US sanctions on Iran’s Chabahar Port, effective retrospectively from The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that the exemption ensures uninterrupted Indian operations at the port, which plays a crucial role in connecting India with Afghanistan and Central Asia through the Indian Ocean. India Ports Global Ltd (IPGL) had signed a 10-year, $370 million deal with Iran to develop the port’s Shahid Beheshti terminal. Cha
Quad Summit Likely After Positive India-US Trade Talks In New York
India and the United States appear to be finding common ground in long-stalled trade negotiations, with sources calling the latest talks in New York encouraging. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and India’s chief trade negotiator Rajesh Agarwal met with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to restart discussions on a pending agreement. According to officials, both delegations expressed commitment to moving past earlier setbacks and accelerating pr
Quad Summit Likely After Positive India-US Trade Talks In New York
India and the United States appear to be finding common ground in long-stalled trade negotiations, with sources calling the latest talks in New York encouraging. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and India’s chief trade negotiator Rajesh Agarwal met with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to restart discussions on a pending agreement. According to officials, both delegations expressed commitment to moving past earlier setbacks and accelerating pr
Jaishankar meets Rubio in New York ahead of 80th UNGA session
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York on Monday, just before the start of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting, held at the Lotte New York Palace, marked their first in-person engagement since the United States announced an additional twenty-five percent tariff on India in response to Delhi’s purchases of Russian oil, which raised the total tariff burden to fifty percent. This face-to-face discuss
Jaishankar meets Rubio in New York ahead of 80th UNGA session
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York on Monday, just before the start of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting, held at the Lotte New York Palace, marked their first in-person engagement since the United States announced an additional twenty-five percent tariff on India in response to Delhi’s purchases of Russian oil, which raised the total tariff burden to fifty percent. This face-to-face discuss
India and UK Sign Historic Free Trade Agreement, Set to Boost Trade by USD 34 Billion
On July 24, 2025, India and the United Kingdom signed a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA) during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to London, marking a key milestone in their economic relationship. The agreement, expected to increase bilateral trade by USD 34 billion annually, is the largest trade deal the UK has signed since its departure from the European Union in 2020. The deal was finalized between India's Commerce Minister Piyush G
India and UK Sign Historic Free Trade Agreement, Set to Boost Trade by USD 34 Billion
On July 24, 2025, India and the United Kingdom signed a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA) during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to London, marking a key milestone in their economic relationship. The agreement, expected to increase bilateral trade by USD 34 billion annually, is the largest trade deal the UK has signed since its departure from the European Union in 2020. The deal was finalized between India's Commerce Minister Piyush G
India to send delegation for trade deal talks with US ahead of July deadline
India and the United States are stepping up efforts to finalize the first phase of a bilateral trade agreement by early July, with a high-level Indian delegation set to travel to Washington in the coming weeks to lead negotiations. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is expected to head the talks, signaling a strategic shift from the original plan that aimed for a broader agreement later in the year. Sources familiar with the negotiations indicated that both sides are opti
India to send delegation for trade deal talks with US ahead of July deadline
India and the United States are stepping up efforts to finalize the first phase of a bilateral trade agreement by early July, with a high-level Indian delegation set to travel to Washington in the coming weeks to lead negotiations. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is expected to head the talks, signaling a strategic shift from the original plan that aimed for a broader agreement later in the year. Sources familiar with the negotiations indicated that both sides are opti









