International
During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Tokyo on August 29, 2025, India and Japan adopted a new Joint Declaration on Security Cooperation, updating their 2008 framework and marking a significant step forward in their strategic partnership. Defence and Security Cooperation The declaration commits both nations to enhance interoperability and strategic coordination
International
Investment bank Jefferies reports that the U.S. decision to impose 50% tariffs on Indian goods stems largely from President Trump’s “personal pique” over being denied a role in mediating the India-Pakistan conflict. The unprecedented tariffs are seen as a reaction to that frustration. Economic Cost To India Projected At $55–60 Billion Jefferies’ strategist Chris Wood, […]
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India and Bhutan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen cooperation in agriculture and allied sectors. The agreement was formalized in Thimphu by Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary of India’s Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, and Thinley Namgyel, Secretary of Bhutan’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock. Focus Areas of the Agreement The MoU
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Japan and India are preparing to relocate production of legacy semiconductor chips, LCD panels, and battery technologies from Japan to India. The initiative is designed to strengthen economic security and reduce reliance on Chinese manufacturing, especially in sectors critical for consumer electronics and electric vehicles. The move focuses on “legacy” technologies, which
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White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro has warned India against what he described as “getting in bed with authoritarians,” referring to its deepening ties with China and Russia. Speaking in an interview, Navarro said India should act like the world’s largest democracy and distance itself from regimes that undermine global stability. Ukraine Conflict Called “Modi’s […]