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Trump’s visa restrictions backfire: Google’s parent Alphabet plans major expansion in India, to increase workforce in the country by over 140%

OpIndia Staff - 4 February, 2026

In a strategic move to navigate tightening U.S. immigration policies, Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, is set to ramp up its operations...

Economy and Finance

With trade deal finalised, EAM Jaishankar holds high-level talks with US Secretary of State Rubio on security, critical minerals and other issues

OpIndia Staff - 4 February, 2026

The tariff cut has been seen as a huge win for Indian exporters, especially in manufacturing, pharma, and green energy.

US reduces tariffs on Indian Goods to 18% after Modi-Trump talks, giving India an edge over China and other Asian rivals

OpIndia Staff - 3 February, 2026

India has secured a major trade advantage as the US slashed export tariffs to 18% following a Modi-Trump deal. This lower rate gives Indian goods a competitive edge over rivals like China (34%) and Bangladesh (20%) in the American market.

News Reports

Iran declares the militaries of European Union as ‘terrorist groups’ in retaliatory move, accuses them of acting under the pressure of US

OpIndia Staff - 1 February, 2026

Iran has declared all European Union militaries terrorist groups after the EU moved to designate Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organisation. The largely symbolic move comes amid rising regional tensions, US warnings, and Iranian military drills near the Strait of Hormuz.

After supporting Khalistanis who want to break India, Canadian govt objects to Trump officials secretly meeting Alberta separatists

Raju Das - 30 January, 2026

Canadian PM Mark Carney and other leaders of the country have objected to Trump officials secretly meeting Alberta separatists, and urged the United States to respect Canada's sovereignty.

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Canada looking towards India for trade to diversify business partners and reduce dependence on US: Trump’s tariff wars may result in another deal

Rukma Rathore - 29 January, 2026

Canada appears to be eager to repair the rift in diplomatic relations with India as its ties with the US continue to strain.

News Reports

Donald Trump says “a massive Armada is heading to Iran”, warns that the fleet led by USS Abraham Lincoln is ready to fulfil its...

OpIndia Staff - 28 January, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran that he is sending a large military fleet to Iran, saying, “A massive Armada is heading to Iran.”...

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‘India has 100% more trade deals than Trump’: US media praises India-EU FTA while discussing how tariffs are hitting American citizens

Rukma Rathore - 28 January, 2026

The US media pointed out that the Trump administration has only been able to reach two trade agreements in ten months.

Government and Policy

PM Modi and EU Presidents set to unveil ‘Mother of All Trade Deals’ as FTA talks conclude at 16th New Delhi Summit

OpIndia Staff - 27 January, 2026

At the 16th India-EU Summit in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and EU leaders announced the successful conclusion of the historic Free Trade Agreement. The "mother of all trade deals" aims to boost economic integration, manufacturing, and strategic defence cooperation by 2027.

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