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Ajit Doval Had Told Rubio India Won't Be Bullied On US Deal: Report

At the time, India was smarting from Trump's insults and the 50% tariffs he'd slapped on its goods in August. On September 16, Trump called PM Modi on his birthday and praised him for doing a "tremendous job". "It benefits both the US and India that you have an India that is finally really opening up on global trade." On Monday, officials in New Delhi were taken by surprise when Trump posted about the deal on social media. Jaishankar is currently in the US, where he's held talks with Rubio on tr

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India-US trade deal: How Delhi's behind-the-scenes push cracked Trump tariff wall

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Trump says India will halt Russian oil. But that's unlikely

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has claimed that India has agreed to stop Russian oil purchases as part of a long-pending bilateral trade deal, but analysts and refiners said that an immediate, abrupt halt is unlikely. "The India–US trade deal announced on 2 February is unlikely to result in a near-term reduction in India’s Russian crude imports. Ritolia said that despite a recent moderation in purchases (higher Middle East crude volumes have offset declining Russian imports), India is unli

India–US deal key to expanding strategic sectors, boosting exports: Goyal

Goyal said that India’s approach to the India–US trade talks has been guided by a long-term strategy of diversifying sources of supply in line with changing international strategic conditions. Goyal told the Lower House that just as India had safeguarded its sensitive sectors during the negotiations, the United States had also shielded some of its sensitive areas, indicating a balanced outcome. The government has maintained that the interests of farmers and allied sectors were fully safeguarded

‘India free to buy oil from any country’: Russia on Trump’s claim after call with PM Modi

After Western countries stopped buying Russian oil following the February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, India became the largest buyer of Russian crude. (AP Photo)India is free to buy oil from any country and its decision to diversify crude suppliers is not new, the Kremlin reportedly said Wednesday, responding to claims by US President Donald Trump that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had “agreed to stop buying Russian oil”. “We, along with all other international energy experts, are well aware that R

Trinamool Congress hails Mamata Banerjee’s Supreme Court appearance as ‘big win’

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s appearance before the Supreme Court, where she sought to raise objections to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR), has come as a major shot in the arm for the Trinamool Congress. Today’s fight is not about power, it is about the people,” the Trinamool Congress said in another social media message. From Ministers in the West Bengal government to party MPs and spokespersons, several Trinamool Congress leaders lauded the efforts of the party chai

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Anthropic AI: Explained: What is Anthropic's AI tool that wiped $285 billion off software stocks in a single day

The AI developer, known for its Claude chatbot, released 11 open-source plugins for its Claude Cowork tool on Friday, January 30. The narrative used to be that AI helps software companies. Blue Owl Capital Corp fell 13%, marking a record ninth consecutive decline.Anthropic isn't the only player in legal AI. Startups like Harvey AI (valued at $5 billion) and Legora ($1.8 billion valuation) have been developing tools for years. Enterprise software companies typically spend quarters on such release

No PM Modi Speech In Lok Sabha Today After Protests Lead To Adjournment

Sources said the Lok Sabha may pass the Motion of Thanks on the President's address without PM Modi's reply. The ruckus -- on since Rahul Gandhi's proposed speech and yesterday's suspension of eight Opposition MPs after extensive protests - had escalated over comments by the BJP's Nishikant Dubey. As Dubey refused to relent despite the admonition, Opposition members strongly protested. Ruckus Through The DayEarlier, Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 2 pm following vociferous protests by

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When do 2026 Winter Olympics start? Olympics full schedule, early events get underway in Milan Cortina

Image via GettyWinter Olympics 2026 full schedule, when do the Winter Olympics start and star power at Milan CortinaWhen do the Olympics start 2026? The 2026 Winter Olympics are almost here, with the Milan Cortina Games set to begin in just a few days. Some competitions will start even before the official opening ceremony, giving viewers early action to enjoy.Although the Winter Olympics opening ceremony is scheduled for the end of the week, the Games are already coming to life. Broadcasters hav

Turtlemint DRHP: A Look At Shareholding Pattern & Key Executives

INR 128.6 Cr will be allocated for investment in its wholly-owned insurance brokerage subsidiary, Turtlemint Insurance Broking Services, to fund its working capital requirements. Its core strategy involves empowering a network of over 5 Lakh insurance advisors via its TurtlemintPro app. However, operating revenue zoomed 109% to INR 463.3 Cr during the period under review from INR 221.4 Cr in H1 FY25. However, operating revenue rose 8.4X to INR 662.7 Cr from INR 78.6 Cr in FY24. He received an ag

Budget 2026: What indirect tax measures FM Sitharaman announced? Check full list

Tariff simplification and review of exemptions At the core of the proposals is a renewed effort to rationalise customs duty exemptions. She also announced a full exemption on basic customs duty for the import of sodium antimonate used in the manufacture of solar glass. Capital goods required for processing critical minerals in India will also be eligible for customs duty exemption. To deepen value addition in electronics, Sitharaman proposed exempting basic customs duty on specified parts used i

Women MPs Surrounded PM's Seat: Inside Story Of Lok Sabha Chaos

Their protest was over the suspension of the eight Opposition MPs yesterday. The women MPs ended their blockade only after several ministers urged them to leave. The BJP's Manoj Tiwari later claimed the women MPs meant to attack PM Modi. The women MPs were stationed around the Prime Minister's seat in a pre-planned manner. The motion of thanks has not yet been approved by the Lok Sabha.

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Willow by Cricbuzz to stream Team USA T20 World Cup 2026 matches free on YouTube

Willow by CricbuzzWillow by Cricbuzz to Stream Team USA T20 World Cup Matches Free on YouTube in 2026The USA matches — against India (February 7, 8:30 a.m. ET), Pakistan (February 10, 8:30 a.m. ET), the Netherlands (February 13, 8:30 a.m. ET) and Namibia (February 15, 4:30 a.m. ET) — will be distributed across:Willow TV (English-language)Willow 2 (Hindi-language)Willow Sports, the company’s free ad-supported streaming (FAST) channelWillow by Cricbuzz’s website & appCricbuzz’s website & appWillow

India to buy oil from Venezuela instead of Iran? Trump says ‘concept of deal’ made

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) said that India had already "made" a deal to buy oil from Venezuela, adding that China too was "welcome" to buy oil from the South American country. India is coming in, and they're going to be buying Venezuelan oil as opposed to buying it from Iran. Trump imposed 25% tariffs on countries buying Venezuelan oil, including India, in March last year. Earlier, Trump said that Venezuela has offered Washington "50 million barrels of oil" worth $5.2 bil

India, US sync on trade, tariffs

President Trump’s leadership is vital for global peace, stability and prosperity, and India fully supports his efforts for peace. US tariffs on most Indian goods now stand at 50%, including a 25% punitive tariff for New Delhi's Russian oil purchases. Bilateral goods trade between India and the US stood at $105.31 billion during April-December, with India recording a trade surplus of $26.45 billion. This compares with bilateral trade of $94.97 billion in the corresponding period of the previous f

Every single genuine person must remain on electoral roll, CJI tells West Bengal CM in Supreme Court

Also read: West Bengal SIR hearing highlightsChief Minister Banerjee, who insisted on addressing the Bench, said she had only a “humble request”. I belong to that State,” Ms. Banerjee addressed the Bench. The Chief Minister said nearly 1.4 crore voters in West Bengal were excluded from the electoral roll for “logical discrepancies”. Ms. Banerjee recounted how women who had married and not changed their surnames were ousted from the draft electoral rolls. “These micro-observers bulldoze the peopl

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OpenAI is reportedly seeing exit of senior-level employees after CEO Sam Altman makes it compulsory to use…

OpenAI is experiencing a significant exodus of senior researchers as CEO Sam Altman prioritizes ChatGPT development over long-term AI exploration. Key figures, including a VP of research, have departed due to resource allocation disputes, with experimental projects reportedly sidelined. This strategic shift, driven by intense competition, leaves some teams feeling marginalized and questioning their original research goals.

Trump announces trade deal with India Highlights: Trump cuts tariffs on Indian imports to 18% after call with PM Modi

US trade deal with India Highlights: United States President Donald Trump on Monday, 2 February 2026, announced that after speaking with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the two nations have finally agreed on a long-awaited trade deal. Modi's ‘Big Thanks’ to TrumpIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked his ‘dear friend’, President Donald Trump, for reducing the reciprocal tariffs to 18% compared to their original 25% levels. However, no announcement has been made from either side on the

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IND vs SA, warm-up: T20 World Cup dream over for Sanju Samson? Suryakumar Yadav confirms 'definitely Ishan Kishan' to open

Ishan Kishan, right, arrives to bat as Sanju Samson walks off the field after his dismissal during the second T20I cricket match between India and New Zealand, in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. India won the toss, and captain Suryakumar Yadav chose to bat first.At the toss, Suryakumar confirmed a change at the top of the batting order, indicating a possible setback for Sanju Samson’s World Cup plans. The Indian captain said that Ishan Kishan will open the innings alongside Abhishek Sharma, pushing Samson

30 Startups To Watch: Startups That Caught Our Eye In January 2026

Its focus on indigenous production aligns closely with India’s defence indigenisation and aerospace localisation push. This shift has also opened up the Indian defence market to new-age tech companies. As integrated air and missile defence systems reduce the effectiveness of radar stealth, speed is emerging as a critical strategic advantage. The opportunity aligns with India’s electric propulsion systems market, projected to grow from $25.98 Mn in 2024 to $196.36 Mn by 2033. Operating out of the

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