The MEA underlined that diversification of energy sources, aligned with market realities and shifting global dynamics, continues to be central to India’s approach. Officials said decisions taken by India’s energy sector are guided by this overarching framework rather than external pressures.
The Amaravati Quantum Valley (AQV) is planned as India’s first integrated quantum ecosystem, combining quantum computing hardware, software development, algorithm design and workforce training within a single campus, according to the project note.
He argued that the language of the statement — particularly Paragraph 2 and its accompanying bullet points — is so convoluted that understanding the actual commitments made by the United States would require a close reading of multiple US executive orders issued between 2018 and 2025.
“In the standard way of doing trade agreements, you work out the details first, which often takes more than a year, and only then issue a joint statement confirming the agreement,” he said. “This is not the Trump style.”
India expects nearly $74 billion worth of exports to benefit from lower tariff by the US, External Affairs ministry to clarify on purchase of Russian crude oil
He added that, unlike other East and Southeast Asian economies, India is an import-dependent economy whose growth rests mainly on domestic consumption.
His statement came after India and the US finalised an interim trade framework, which slashed the 50 per cent duties on Indian exports to an 18 per cent reciprocal tariff.
India has been gradually increasing energy commodities import from US. Being the sixth largest energy trade partner of India, the trade agreement with US could see increased coking coal imports and engagement in nuclear reactors technology.
Global OEMs, including US, source over $2 billion annually worth of aerospace components and services from India. India intends to purchase $500 billion of products, including US aircraft and aircraft parts.
India-US interim trade agreement: Goyal mentioned that New Delhi has also considered exemptions for some medical equipment whose imports are necessary at present, despite them being developed in India.
On Saturday, India and the US officially announced a framework for an interim trade agreement, aimed at significantly boosting bilateral commerce through reciprocal tariff reductions.
The framework, unveiled after talks between US President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, positions high-end computing hardware as a core pillar of a broader US–India push on supply-chain resilience, digital trade and strategic technology cooperation.
From the glittering diamond hubs of Surat to the textile clusters of Tiruppur, industries that were previously "priced out" of the US market are suddenly back in the game.
The rollback of duties will take effect from February 7, according to an executive order issued by the White House.
In a statement, the USTR said India has agreed to eliminate or lower tariffs on all US industrial goods and a wide range of agricultural products.
The strike has been publicised as an 'All India Breakdown' and is intended as a mark of protest.
PM Modi further noted that the India-US interim trade deal framework strengthens the government's flagship 'Make in India'.
Goyal said that dairy, fruits, vegetables, spices, and other grains have been protected. Check out the list of agricultural goods, vegetables, and spices that the US cannot export to India
The details of the much-awaited agreement framework are out -- right from the size of the export market to tariff reductions to protected sectors. Check here
The explosion occurred as worshippers had gathered for prayers at the Tarlai imambargah, with authorities identifying it as a suicide attack following an initial probe.
Sweeping crackdown on real-money online gaming meant to curb addiction, gambling, and illicit financial flows.





