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Indian PM Modi received a grand welcome in China as enthusiastic chants of “Modi! Modi!” echoed from the Indian community on his arrival for the SCO summit. The visit underscores India’s active role in regional cooperation and diplomacy.
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Former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla highlighted India’s resilience against the new 50% US tariffs, stressing alternative markets via FTAs with Australia, UAE, UK, and upcoming EU pact. He reaffirmed the enduring India–US relationship, grounded in shared values, and welcomed Sergio Gor’s appointment as the next US Ambassador to India.
JUST IN: Russia unveils a free cancer vaccine that could disrupt the $1.6 trillion U.S. and European pharmaceutical markets. Analysts predict Moscow could earn $1 trillion within two years by selling to allies, reshaping global healthcare and biotech dynamics.
BREAKING: Donald Trump has imposed a massive 50% tariff on Indian goods — the highest in Asia. The move marks a major setback for U.S.-India relations, testing Prime Minister Modi’s diplomatic balancing act amid growing global trade tensions.
