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Last updated: 26 Mar, 2026  
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US imports nearly 40 pc of generics from India because ‘we trust India’: Ambassador Sergio Gor
IANS | 29 May, 2026
The United States imports nearly 40 per cent of its generic medicines from India because of the trust it has in the country’s pharmaceutical capabilities, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said on Friday.
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PM Modi arrives in Delhi after successfully concluding five-nation tour
IANS | 21 May, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to New Delhi on Thursday morning after concluding a high-profile five-nation diplomatic tour that covered the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy.
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White House seeks new coalition to secure Hormuz shipping: Report
IANS | 30 Apr, 2026
The White House is asking other countries to join a US-led international coalition aimed at enabling ships to navigate the Strait of Hormuz, American media has reported.
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WTO reform stalls, US pushes own trade path​
IANS | 09 Apr, 2026
The United States has sharply criticised the functioning of the World Trade Organization (WTO), with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer calling it “ineffective and dysfunctional” after the 14th Ministerial Conference failed to deliver meaningful reform, particularly on digital trade rules.​
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Oil nears $90 as Iran war jolts markets
IANS | 11 Mar, 2026
Oil prices hovered near $90 a barrel on Tuesday as the war involving Iran sent shockwaves through global energy markets, raising fears of prolonged supply disruptions through the critical Strait of Hormuz and pushing US lawmakers to propose emergency measures to curb rising fuel costs.
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Key takeaways from President Trump's press conference
IANS | 21 Feb, 2026
US President Donald Trump used an expansive and combative news conference to respond to a Supreme Court judgment that curtailed his use of a key tariff authority, turning what might have been a defensive moment into an aggressive reaffirmation of his trade doctrine.
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US expects tariff follow-through: White House
IANS | 12 Feb, 2026
The United States expects India to follow through on tariff reduction commitments under President Donald Trump’s trade agreement, the White House said, calling the pact an “objective win” for American farmers, workers, and industries.
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Trump says India-US trade deal reached
IANS | 03 Feb, 2026
President Donald Trump on Monday said that India and the United States had reached a trade deal, outlining key elements after a phone conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whom he described as “one of my greatest friends.”
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WEF 2026: Accessibility, affordability, and personalisation key to boost women’s health, say experts
IANS | 22 Jan, 2026
Improving accessibility, affordability, and tailoring treatment and diagnostics to women's needs are some of the crucial measures to closing the health gap for the fairer sex by 2030, said experts at the ongoing World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos.
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Trump calls PM Modi 'good man', says India 'cut' Russian oil imports
IANS | 05 Jan, 2025
US President Donald Trump has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him a "good man" for "cutting down" the purchase of Russian oil.
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