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    US trade deal and its context strengthen sovereignty, even as internal strife weakens it

    TK Arun
    8 Feb 2026 12:09 PM IST

    Beyond concessions, deal improves market access, strengthens strategic signalling; it could catalyse India Inc's adaptation to era of AI and machines that embody AI

    India could gain largely from America trade deal
    Opinion
    A Capital Beat panel discussion examining the India–US interim trade agreement, tariffs, and conditions linked to Russian oil imports
    India

    India-US interim trade pact: ‘Reciprocal’ deal or a surrender treaty?

    8 Feb 2026 12:19 PM IST
    PM Modis no-show in Lok Sabha raises questions
    India

    AI with Sanket | ‘Threat’ to Modi in Lok Sabha a security breach or evasion excuse?

    7 Feb 2026 8:19 PM IST
    Japanese fiction
    Features

    Healing fiction, café tales: How Japanese literature became a trend among young readers

    8 Feb 2026 6:30 AM IST
    Stalin urges PM Modi to fast track TN rail projects, seeks release of pending funds

    Stalin urges PM Modi to fast track TN rail projects, seeks release of pending funds

    8 Feb 2026 12:34 PM IST
    India’s message on terrorism clear; ‘no compromise’, Modi says in Malaysia

    India’s message on terrorism clear; ‘no compromise’, Modi says in Malaysia

    8 Feb 2026 10:35 AM IST
    Washington Post publisher Will Lewis says hes stepping down, days after big layoffs at paper

    Washington Post publisher Will Lewis steps down, days after big layoffs at paper

    8 Feb 2026 9:30 AM IST
    Knife attack on Russian campus

    4 Indian students attacked with knife in Russia; accused teen has ‘neo-Nazi link’

    8 Feb 2026 9:03 AM IST
    Surajkund fair swing collapse

    Surajkund fair tragedies: Inspector killed, 13 injured in swing and gate collapse

    8 Feb 2026 7:08 AM IST
    spices

    Sudan dye contamination in Indian chilli and turmeric: What consumers need to know

    8 Feb 2026 6:30 AM IST
    German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung has claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not receive US President Donald Trump

    Swadeshi Jagran Manch backs India-US interim deal, says Trump did it under pressure

    7 Feb 2026 8:54 PM IST
    US President Donald Trump

    Trump authorises tariffs on countries engaging in trade with Iran

    7 Feb 2026 8:06 PM IST
    PM Narendra Modi, US President Donald Trump

    Trade boost or strategic retreat? India-US deal beyond the rhetoric

    7 Feb 2026 7:40 PM IST
    Narendra Modi and Donald Trump

    Details of India-US interim trade deal: Which sectors benefit, what’s protected

    7 Feb 2026 7:12 PM IST
    Bengaluru Metro fare hike on hold

    Centre puts Bengaluru Metro fare hike on hold after Tejasvi Surya dials Khattar

    The Federal
    7 Feb 2026 7:05 PM IST

    The Centre has put the proposed Bengaluru Metro fare hike on hold after BJP MP Tejasvi Surya raised concerns with Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar

    Why Kunal Kamra is facing Maharashtra Legislative Council privilege action

    Why Kunal Kamra is facing Maharashtra Legislative Council privilege action

    7 Feb 2026 5:31 PM IST
    PM Modi in Malaysia

    India seen as trusted trade partner: PM Modi in Malaysia after US, EU deals

    7 Feb 2026 4:59 PM IST
    How India-US trade deal map sends a diplomatic signal to Pakistan

    How India-US trade deal map sends a diplomatic signal to Pakistan

    7 Feb 2026 4:50 PM IST
    Ritu Tawde with PM Narendra Modi

    Who is Ritu Tawde, BJP’s pick for Mumbai mayor post?

    7 Feb 2026 4:17 PM IST
    Sudha Ramalingam interview

    Why women are missing from India’s higher judiciary | Sudha Ramalingam interview

    7 Feb 2026 4:00 PM IST
    Biker dies after plunging into massive pit dug by Delhi Jal Board

    Delhi Jal Board pit death: Sub-contractor arrested in Janakpuri

    7 Feb 2026 3:42 PM IST
    Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal

    India-US trade deal: Zero tariffs on gems, pharma, farm produce, says Goyal

    7 Feb 2026 2:31 PM IST
    Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar

    Bengaluru Metro fare hike: Shivakumar puts ball in Centre's court

    7 Feb 2026 2:17 PM IST
    Vaibhav Suryavanshi

    Can Vaibhav Suryavanshi break into India’s senior cricket team?

    7 Feb 2026 2:02 PM IST
    Delhi Home Minister Ashish Sood

    Janakpuri biker death: All officers responsible suspended, says Delhi Home Minister

    7 Feb 2026 1:26 PM IST
    India and Pakistan cricket fans, India vs Pakistan

    Will Pakistan play India in T20 WC? There could be a U-turn

    7 Feb 2026 12:52 PM IST
    Ritu Tawde

    BJP names Ritu Tawde as Mumbai Mayor candidate

    7 Feb 2026 12:08 PM IST
    Narendra Modi and Donald Trump in Washington DC

    Hugs haven’t helped: Congress slams Centre over India-US trade pact

    7 Feb 2026 11:48 AM IST
    PM Narendra Modi

    PM Modi begins 2-day Malaysia visit to boost strategic and defence ties

    7 Feb 2026 11:34 AM IST
    RCB wins IPL

    Manchester United owners submit highest bid to buy RCB: Report

    7 Feb 2026 11:26 AM IST
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