Foreign affairs expert Waiel Awwad said that Israel's early-morning strikes on Iranian military installations and leadership, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei's residence, have triggered Iranian retaliation against US bases and Gulf countries, signalling the conflict is escalatin
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day state visit to Israel, Foreign Affairs expert Robinder Sachdev on Wednesday highlighted the significance of the visit, stating that it will further strengthen and deepen the "practical and functional" ties between the two countries.
Speaking to ANI, Sachdev said the US decision to reduce duties from a peak of 50% to 18% has removed a major irritant in bilateral ties, which had strained relations since April's Liberation Day announcement by US President Donald Trump. India had initially faced a 25% reciprocal tariff, fol
Sachdev, in conversation with ANI, said that the deal is a good news for Indian economy as it provides predictability and stability for US-India trade.
Foreign affairs expert Waiel Awwad highlighted India's 5,000-year ties with the Arab world during the India-Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting. He stressed growing trust since 2014 and said the renewed dialogue aims to deepen cooperation across key sectors after a 10-year gap.
While speaking with ANI, Sachdev said, "India exports around USD 130 billion of goods and services to the EU. After this free trade agreement, our exports will jump from USD 130 billion to around USD 200 billion. European exports to India, which are around $80 billion now, will jump to aroun
Sachdev, in a conversation with ANI, said that after the agreement, the export of Indian goods and services to Europe is expected to go up to USD 250 to 270 billion.
Speaking exclusively to ANI, Foreign Affairs expert Robinder Sachdev said that the timing of the visit reflects Europe's growing geopolitical unease as it faces uncertainty in its relationship with the United States and mounting pressure from other global powers.
Speaking with ANI, Sachdev noted Indian refineries, like Reliance's Jamnagar, can process Venezuelan crude, making it a viable option for India if prices are right.
Reacting to assertions from the US side that Prime Minister Modi did not call Trump for trade deals, the expert said that negotiations had hit long-standing red lines for India, including farm laws, genetically modified (GMO) exports, the agriculture sector, and data localisation norms.