Former US President Donald Trump announces new 25% tariffs on countries doing business with Iran to pressure Tehran. The move directly impacts India, China, and Russia, escalating global trade tensions.
India and the European Union have resumed high-stakes negotiations for a free trade agreement in Brussels. Key discussions focus on market access, tariffs, and intellectual property. Read the latest updates.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirms ongoing India-US trade negotiations since Feb 2025, aiming for a balanced agreement. Both nations remain interested in a mutually beneficial deal.
US President Donald Trump and Colombian leader Gustavo Petro held their first phone call, discussing drugs and disagreements. A future Washington meeting is planned. Details here.
Analysis reveals why US sanctions tactics effective against Venezuela's oil sector are failing against Iran. Explore the deep Tehran-Caracas alliance and its global impact. Read more.
Narcotics Control Bureau's 2025 crackdown led to seizure of 1.3 lakh kg drugs worth Rs 2000 crore & 994 arrests. Conviction rate rose to 67%. Read the full report.
Jaipur drug control and police seize 13,400 Pregabalin capsules worth ₹2.3 lakh, arresting two for illegal sale. Officials intensify crackdown on drug trafficking. Report illegal drug trade.
Following tough tariffs on Venezuela, former US President Donald Trump is reportedly eyeing five more nations for aggressive trade actions. Explore the potential targets and the strategic reasoning behind this hardline stance.
India's flurry of bilateral trade pacts with New Zealand, Oman & others is less about boosting exports & more a strategic hedge against global trade fragmentation under Trump. Analysis.
US President Donald Trump warns India of increased tariffs if it doesn't help on the Russian oil issue, referencing the ongoing Ukraine war. Get the full details on the trade tension.
India clarifies its trade with Venezuela will remain unaffected by US sanctions. GTRI report details oil imports and payment mechanisms. Explore India's strategic trade resilience.
ANTF Kashmir arrests a key female drug peddler, highlighting a shift with women taking lead roles in the narcotics trade. Investigations are on to dismantle the wider network. Read the full story.
Despite US pressure, China is winning the trade war through skilled retaliation and reshaping global trade norms. Read the full analysis of the economic standoff.
The Trump administration intensifies pressure on Venezuela by sanctioning Chinese and Hong Kong firms and oil tankers. This move signals a warning to Beijing amid escalating US-Venezuela tensions. Read more.
The US Treasury sanctioned 10 individuals and companies from Iran and Venezuela for supporting Iran's drone and ballistic missile programs. Details inside.
China updates its foreign trade policies, enhancing legal powers for trade disputes. New measures aim to bolster Beijing's capabilities against potential lawsuits from private firms. Read the full analysis.
China imposes sanctions on 20 US defence companies and 10 executives, freezing assets and banning transactions in response to a major US-Taiwan arms deal. Full details inside.
India is actively negotiating with the US to finalize a balanced trade agreement. Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu highlights progress and shared goals. Read the latest updates.
Davangere Police crack down on an interstate drug network from Rajasthan, arresting four and seizing narcotics. Read the full investigation details here.
Brazil's President Lula announces a delay in the landmark EU-Mercosur free-trade pact to January 2024, citing European opposition. The 26-year negotiation faces hurdles from France and Italy.
Brazil's President Lula da Silva aims to sign the long-delayed EU-Mercosur free-trade pact in January. The deal, 26 years in making, faces hurdles from European farmers and member states.
France's last-minute opposition and massive farmer protests threaten to derail the EU's 25-year Mercosur trade pact. Doubts grow over a 2024 signing. Read the full analysis.
India and the US begin crucial negotiations for the first phase of a new trade pact on December 10, 2025. Key issues include market access and tariffs. Read the full story for details.
Ahead of Putin's visit, Russia assures India that sanctions will not disrupt oil imports. Kremlin aims for $100 billion trade by 2030. Read more on the strategic partnership.
Ahead of Putin's visit, Russia pushes for a new payment system to protect bilateral trade from Western pressure. Talks to address trade deficit, boost energy & defence ties.
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema refutes Himachal CM Sukhu's claim that drugs enter via Punjab, highlighting Himachal's internal failures and Punjab's anti-drug campaign results. Read the full political spat.
Kanyakumari police arrest 458 people, seize 150kg ganja in 11-month special drive. Financial networks targeted as investigation intensifies. #DrugBust #Kanyakumari
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlights global economic risks as politics overshadows trade relations. India focuses on supply chain diversification amid US tensions.
India negotiates crucial US trade agreement focusing on visas, medical devices, and duty cuts. First phase expected by December 2024. Read details.
India and Canada agree to restart negotiations for Early Progress Trade Agreement after diplomatic tensions ease. Bilateral trade talks resume with new momentum.