US May Scrap 25% Penal Duty on Indian Goods, Reciprocal Tariffs Likely to Be Cut to 10–15%: CEA

India’s Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) V. Anantha Nageswaran expressed optimism that the United States may soon roll back the steep penal tariffs imposed on Indian goods and reduce reciprocal duties, offering some relief to exporters struggling under the burden of higher levies. Speaking at an event in New Delhi, Nageswaran said the 25% penal tariff […]
Foreign Secretary of India Kwatra Meets Senior US Officials, Reviews Progress of Global Strategic Partnership

Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra travelled to Washington, DC, United States, between April 10 and 12. Kwatra has engaged in meetings with numerous high-ranking officials from the United States, such as Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks. These meetings aimed to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the advancements made in strengthening the bilateral strategic relations. […]
Philippines, Japan, US and Australia to Hold Joint Military Naval Drills in South China Sea

The US, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines are set to conduct their inaugural joint naval drills, featuring anti-submarine warfare exercises, as a display of strength this Sunday in the South China Sea, where Beijing’s assertive moves to defend its territorial interests have raised concerns. The upcoming exercise is scheduled in the contested waterway, which Beijing […]