EU Push for Digital Rules Delays Trade Agreement with the US: What’s at Stake?

Introduction: In a move that highlights the growing importance of digital regulation in global trade, the European Union’s push to protect its digital rules has reportedly caused a delay in a key trade statement with the United States. This diplomatic hiccup underscores how vital the rules surrounding digital data, privacy, and online marketplaces have become … Read more

PM Modi Reaffirms India-Russia ‘Special Ties’ in Call With Putin, Shrugs Off Trump’s Oil Trade Warning

PM Modi Reaffirms India-Russia ‘Special Ties’ in Call With Putin, Shrugs Off Trump’s Oil Trade Warning

In a world filled with complex alliances and shifting global dynamics, some relationships stand the test of time. That sentiment was clearly reflected during a recent phone conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin, where both leaders emphasized the importance of their nations’ deep-rooted friendship. PM Modi, in particular, vowed to … Read more

Trump’s 250% Pharma Tariff Threat To India

Trump’s 250% Pharma Tariff Threat

It’s unsettling to imagine essential medicines becoming more costly at a time when so many depend on affordable healthcare. Rising concern has emerged after President Donald Trump announced plans to levy tariffs on pharmaceutical imports—starting small, but potentially soaring to a staggering 250% within a year to a year and a half. Rising Rules: How … Read more

‘Unjustified and Unreasonable’ Says MEA After Trump’s Threat Over Russian Oil Trade

MEA Reacts on Trump Tariff Threat

In a world already strained by complex geopolitics, a new spark has lit the fire of international debate. Former U.S. President Donald Trump recently declared that if he returns to office, the United States would consider hiking tariffs on countries like India that continue to buy oil from Russia. The statement, widely shared across global … Read more

FPIs Withdraw Rs 31,575 Crore from Indian Equities in April Amid US Tariff Jitters: What It Means for Investors?

In a significant development for the Indian stock market, Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have pulled out a staggering Rs 31,575 crore from Indian equities in April 2025, driven by global uncertainties sparked by US tariff policies. This massive outflow, reported between April 1 and April 11, has sent ripples across financial markets, raising concerns among … Read more