Trump order targets DEI in contracts​ - Yes Punjab News Trump signs order restricting DEI practices for federal contractors, mandating merit-based hiring and strict compliance rules.

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Modi, Trump discuss Strait of Hormuz amid Iran conflict Maritime traffic through the Gulf chokepoint, which normally carries a fifth of the world’s seaborne crude, has come to a standstill since US-Israeli strikes on Iran last month.

Modi, Trump discuss Strait of Hormuz amid Iran conflict

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US backs digital tariff ban as India resists - Yes Punjab News US lawmakers seek permanent WTO ban on digital tariffs before MC14, with India’s opposition a major hurdle.

US backs digital tariff ban as India resists yespunjab.com?p=229634

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US Revives Section 301 Trade War Tool: What It Means for India - The Raisina Hills The US has revived Section 301 probes after a Supreme Court setback, targeting trade partners including India.

US revives Section 301 after court setback—putting India on the trade radar.

From pharma to electronics, fast-growing exports may face fresh scrutiny. Trade war 2.0? Big implications ahead. ✍️P. SESH KUMAR
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Youth Congress announces ‘Sansad gherao’ demonstration today over India–US trade deal New Delhi, March 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian Youth Congress (IYC) has announced a 'Sansad Gherao' protest on Monday, alleging that the Centre’s recently announced trade agreement with the United States could adversely affect India’s economic interests. The protest will be led by IYC National President Uday Bhanu Chib and is expected to witness participation from Youth Congress workers from various parts of the country.

Youth Congress announces 'Sansad gherao’ demonstration today over India–US trade deal #YouthCongress #Sansad #IndiaUS #socialnewsxyz

The US just opened trade investigations into 60 countries. India is on the list. And this is bigger than most people realise. 🌍⚖️

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Indian-American sentiment on US–India relations has shifted sharply.

Approval of how the US handles ties with India:• 2020 (Trump 1.0): 35% approve | 35% disapprove• 2024 (Biden): 48% approve | 23% disapprove• 2026 (Trump 2.0): 20% approve | 55% disapprove

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India–US ties expand across states, sectors Washington, Feb 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian diplomats and senior US leaders held a series of meetings this week across the United States, focusing on trade, energy, and strategic cooperation. In Bismarck, the Consul General of India in Seattle, Prakash Gupta, met North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong and First Lady Kjersti Armstrong over an Indian meal. “Great to host Hon'ble Kelly Armstrong, Governor of North Dakota, along with the First Lady Kjersti Armstrong, over an Indian meal in Bismarck today!” India in Seattle said on February 27.

India–US ties expand across states, sectors #IndiaUS #socialnewsxyz

India-US trade deal: Rahul Gandhi, Kharge to lead farmers’ protest in Bhopal today New Delhi, Feb 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will visit Bhopal on Tuesday to lead a major protest against the interim India-US trade framework, which the party alleges severely harms Indian farmers by opening doors to cheaper US imports. Madhya Pradesh Congress President Jitu Patwari announced the visit, stating: "On February 24, 2026, in Bhopal, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge ji and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi will raise their voice for the rights and privileges of farmers against the injustice being done to them in the India-US trade deal."

India-US trade deal: Rahul Gandhi, Kharge to lead farmers’ protest in Bhopal today #IndiaUS #RahulGandhiKharge #Bhopal #socialnewsxyz

There's a global war for chips, minerals, and AI infrastructure. India just chose its side. 🇮🇳⚡

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‘Nothing changes’: Trump says India-US trade deal to remain intact, calls PM Modi a ‘great gentleman’ Washington/New Delhi, Feb 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) US President Donald Trump has said that a trade framework with India would remain intact despite a Supreme Court ruling that struck down his use of a particular tariff authority, insisting, "Nothing changes" for the India trade deal and describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as "a great gentleman, a great man actually". Asked at a news conference on Friday about "the framework which is to be signed with India sometime soon", Trump replied: "Nothing changes, nothing changes, they'll be paying tariffs, and we will not be paying tariffs."

'Nothing changes': Trump says India-US trade deal to remain intact, calls PM Modi a 'great gentleman' #Trump #IndiaUS #PMModi #socialnewsxyz

India-US interim trade deal likely to kick in from April: Piyush Goyal New Delhi, Feb 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday that the interim trade deal between India and the United States is likely to become operational in April this year. Meanwhile, a three-day meeting between Indian and US officials to finalise the legal text for the interim trade agreement will begin in the US on February 23.

India-US interim trade deal likely to kick in from April: Piyush Goyal #IndiaUS #AprilPiyushGoyal #socialnewsxyz

PM Modi got better deal, says Mary Millben on India-US trade talks (IANS interview) Washington, Feb 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Popular African American singer Mary Millben has said Prime Minister Narendra Modi “came out of this with the better deal” in the recently concluded US–India trade negotiations, arguing that patience and diplomacy gave India the upper hand. In an exclusive interview with IANS in Washington after a performance at the Trump Kennedy Center, Millben said, “It's great that a deal is finally in place.

PM Modi got better deal, says Mary Millben on India-US trade talks (IANS interview) #PMModi #MaryMillben #IndiaUS #IANS #socialnewsxyz

Warrior IX: A Multidimensional Strategic Partnership - Stratheia Warrior-IX highlights expanding Pakistan-China military cooperation, tech integration, and regional strategic signaling.

As regional alignments evolve, Warrior-IX reflects strategic signaling in response to shifting India-US defense cooperation dynamics.
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India-US trade deal unlocks big gains: Expert (IANS Interview) Washington, Feb 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) The newly announced India-US trade framework is a “positive development” that could unlock significant export gains for both countries, deepen supply chain integration, and inject fresh momentum into the broader strategic partnership, a former US Commerce Department official said. Atman Trivedi, Partner at DGA-Albright Stonebridge Group, who was Senior Director for Policy in Global Markets at the US Commerce Department and played a central role in creating the US-India Strategic and Commercial Dialogue, said the agreement opens new space for businesses on both sides.

India-US trade deal unlocks big gains: Expert (IANS Interview) #IndiaUS #ExpertIANSInterview #socialnewsxyz

Ashwini Vaishnaw counters Rahul Gandhi over India-US deal, says he neither understands trade nor technology New Delhi, Feb 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has sharply criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his recent post on social media platform X, where the latter raised questions about a potential India-US trade deal involving agricultural products. In a repost of Rahul Gandhi's query directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Vaishnaw, on Sunday, remarked, "Neither does he know trade nor does he understands technology."

Ashwini Vaishnaw counters Rahul Gandhi over India-US deal, says he neither understands trade nor technology #AshwiniVaishnaw #RahulGandhi #IndiaUS #socialnewsxyz

India-US trade deal ‘fair and balanced’: Piyush Goyal Mumbai, Feb 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, on Saturday, dismissed the Opposition's claims that the India-US interim trade deal hurts domestic interests. He asserted that the agreement was negotiated from a "position of strength" as a $4 trillion economy and specifically protected the 'Aatmanirbhar' (self-reliant) sectors. He claimed that the deal was structured to balance consumer interests and export-led growth without ceding sovereignty.

India-US trade deal 'fair and balanced': Piyush Goyal #IndiaUS #PiyushGoyal #socialnewsxyz

Rahul Gandhi claims India-US deal will ‘destroy’ textile sector, BJP MP dares him to debate New Delhi, Feb 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Centre over the trade agreement with the United States, alleging that the deal would "destroy" India's textile industry as well as its cotton farmers. In a video message shared on X, Gandhi claimed that millions of livelihoods are at stake. "India's textile sector employs 50 million families.

Rahul Gandhi claims India-US deal will 'destroy' textile sector, BJP MP dares him to debate #RahulGandhi #IndiaUS #BJPMP #socialnewsxyz

Israeli envoy hails India-US trade deal New Delhi, Feb 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, on Friday, welcomed the India-US trade deal, terming it a "very important development", which opens more opportunities for economic cooperation. In an exclusive interview with IANS, Azar said, "As you know, Israel is also very engaged with the American market. We get about 80 per cent of our foreign investments from the United States, and Israel is the biggest innovation hub outside the United States."

Israeli envoy hails India-US trade deal #Israeli #IndiaUS #socialnewsxyz

Rahul Gandhi meets farm union leaders in Parliament House amid opposition to India-US trade deal New Delhi, Feb 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday met leaders of several farm unions from across the country at the Parliament House. During the meeting, the farm union representatives expressed strong opposition to the India-US trade deal and conveyed their deep concern over the potential impact on farmers’ livelihoods, particularly those engaged in the cultivation of corn, soybean, cotton, fruits, and nuts.

Rahul Gandhi meets farm union leaders in Parliament House amid opposition to India-US trade deal #RahulGandhi #ParliamentHouse #IndiaUS #socialnewsxyz

Farmers safe under PM Modi’s leadership: Shivraj Chouhan hits out at Rahul Gandhi over India-US trade deal New Delhi, Feb 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday accused Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, of creating confusion over the India-US trade pact and said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country’s food providers are safe, capable and strong. Taking to social media platform X, Union Minister Chouhan said, “Under the leadership of respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, the country’s food provider is safe, capable and strong.”

Farmers safe under PM Modi’s leadership: Shivraj Chouhan hits out at Rahul Gandhi over India-US trade deal #Farmers #PMModis #ShivrajChouhan #RahulGandhi #IndiaUS #socialnewsxyz

‘Fully protects farmers’ interests’: Piyush Goyal on India-US trade deal, calls Rahul Gandhi ‘a habitual liar’ New Delhi, Feb 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal criticised Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his claims about the India-US trade agreement, labelling them as 'baseless' and describing him as a 'habitual liar'. Piyush Goyal took to the social media platform X with a video message and said, “Annadata Devo Bhava! Under PM Narendra Modi ji’s leadership, our farmers will always be secure, empowered, and prosperous.”

'Fully protects farmers’ interests': Piyush Goyal on India-US trade deal, calls Rahul Gandhi ‘a habitual liar’ #Fully #PiyushGoyal #IndiaUS #RahulGandhi #socialnewsxyz

Parliamentarians meet US envoy, welcome new India-US trade pact New Delhi, Feb 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Several parliamentarians on Thursday welcomed US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor and congratulated him on the recently announced India-US interim trade agreement, describing it as a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties. Member of Parliament and former Foreign Secretary Harsh V. Shringla shared photographs of the interaction on X, showing the envoy being received at an event decorated with Indian and American flags.

Parliamentarians meet US envoy, welcome new India-US trade pact #Parliamentarians #IndiaUS #socialnewsxyz

Experts recall UPA’s ‘nuclear concessions’ as Rahul Gandhi alleges ‘sellout’ over India-US trade deal New Delhi, Feb 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi’s charge that the present government has “sold out Bharat Mata” over a trade and tariff framework with the United States would carry more weight if his own party’s record did not tell a very different story, say political observers. Before accusing others of compromising national interest, it is worth revisiting what happened in 2008, when the Congress-led UPA government negotiated and signed the Indo–US Civil Nuclear Agreement, often celebrated by them as a historic diplomatic triumph, analysts argue.

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‘Is 0 bigger than 18?’ Akhilesh Yadav questions India-US deal; says Budget ignores PDA, farmers New Delhi, Feb 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) Samajwadi Party chief and Lok Sabha member Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday targeted the Centre over the recently announced interim trade agreement between India and the US, questioning the sequence of events and asking whether the Union Budget was prepared before finalising the deal or vice versa. His remarks came after India and the US reached an interim trade arrangement earlier this week.

'Is 0 bigger than 18?' Akhilesh Yadav questions India-US deal; says Budget ignores PDA, farmers #AkhileshYadav #IndiaUS #Budget #PDA #socialnewsxyz

India–US tech ties get AI push in Silicon Valley Washington, Feb 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) India and the United States took steps to deepen cooperation on technology and artificial intelligence at a high-level roundtable in Silicon Valley this past week, as officials and industry leaders focused on moving faster from strategy to execution. The closed-door event, convened by the Consulate General of India in San Francisco in collaboration with NASSCOM, brought together senior technology executives, venture capitalists, and academic experts from both countries.

India–US tech ties get AI push in Silicon Valley #IndiaUS #AI #SiliconValley #socialnewsxyz

📈 Surge: US tariffs at 27% in 2025, century high
🇮🇳 US-India: US drops 25% India tariff, both lower duties
💸 Inflation: Tariffs push US inflation forecast to 2.7–4%
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India-US trade deal to unlock major boost for gems, jewellery exports: Industry leaders Mumbai/Jaipur, Feb 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Leading players from India’s gems and jewellery industry welcomed the India-US tariff agreement, calling it a historic step that would open up a large, high-value American market for Indian exporters and significantly boost bilateral trade. Dinesh Lakhani, Director of Kiran Gems Private Limited, said the agreement would benefit both economies and revive exports that had suffered due to high tariffs.

India-US trade deal to unlock major boost for gems, jewellery exports: Industry leaders #IndiaUS #Industry #socialnewsxyz

Sensex, Nifty post strong gains amid positive cues on India-US trade deal Mumbai, Feb 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian equity markets posted strong gains on Monday for the second consecutive session, buoyed by the announcement of an interim framework for the India–US trade deal. At the closing bell, the Sensex gained 485 points, or 0.58 per cent, to settle at 84,065. The Nifty surged 173 points, or 0.68 per cent, to close at 25,867.

Sensex, Nifty post strong gains amid positive cues on India-US trade deal #SensexNifty #IndiaUS #socialnewsxyz