A high-level U.S. trade delegation led by Brendan Lynch, representing the U.S. Trade Representative’s office for South and Central Asia, is on a five-day visit to India.The visit precedes the implementation of reciprocal tariffs by the U.S. from April 2, adding urgency to the negotiations.The key agenda is focused on market access for U.S. agricultural goods, a long-standing issue in India-U.S. trade relations.
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In a recent podcast, PM Modi made unusually warm comments about China, calling for stability and prosperity through dialogue.This is seen as a significant tonal shift in India’s official stance since the border clashes of 2020 in Ladakh.A disengagement of troops at key border friction points happened just six months ago, signaling gradual thawing.
Reforming the Waqf Board is a step toward inclusive, accountable, and development-oriented governance. It reclaims religious endowments for their true purpose—serving the community equitably and transparently. These measures shall pave the way for holistic community development without compromising religious freedom
The vision of a developed India by 2047 is not just a dream but a goal that requires consistent effort, technological progress, and responsive governance. The concept of being ‘developed’ should be viewed as a milestone rather than a destination. The journey must be continuous, without complacency.
The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD), comprising India, the US, Japan, and Australia, has evolved as a significant geopolitical platform in the Indo-Pacific region. Initially born out of humanitarian collaboration during the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, the grouping has gradually assumed strategic and security dimensions, especially amidst rising concerns over China’s assertiveness.
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