Rising Bharat Summit

India aims to finalise trade deal with US by fall 2025: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday said that India is working towards finalizing a bilateral trade agreement (BTA) with the United States by the fall of 2025 — making it the only country to have reached such an understanding with the US under President Donald Trump’s second term. Speaking at the News18 Rising Bharat Summit in New Delhi, Jaishankar said the two nations had agreed early on to constructively engage on trade issues and aim for a comprehensive agreement. “Wha...

April 9, 2025 10:54 AM

“Those who thought India will move slowly, steadily are seeing fast and fearless India”: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the Waqf legislation aims to ensure dignity for all, particularly the marginalised, while accusing the Congress of engaging in “appeasement politics.” Speaking at the News18 Rising Bharat Summit in New Delhi, PM Modi said those who once believed India would move forward slowly and cautiously will now witness a nation that is fast and fearless. He added that when growth is driven by aspirations, it becomes both inclusive and sustainable. He said ...