From tariffs to tailfins: India to scale up US arms and aircraft purchases

India has agreed to significantly increase purchases of US petroleum, defense systems, and commercial aircraft, totaling up to $500 billion. This trade deal aims to slash tariffs and deepen economic alignment, particularly in strategic sectors like aviation and defense, reshaping bilateral ties for years to come.

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The New York Giants are reportedly parting ways from veteran quarterback Russell Wilson, focusing on young quarterback Jaxson Dart for 2026. Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox predicts Wilson could be a bridge quarterback for Patrick Mahomes’ Kansas City Chiefs as Mahomes recovers from torn ACL. However, Cleveland Browns present as worst landing spot due to existing quarterback competition between Dillon Gabriel, Deshaun Watson, and Shedeur Sanders.

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India-US pact: Trade softly or you trade on his toes

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India will significantly reduce crude oil imports from Russia, adhering to a US-brokered trade deal that lowers tariffs on Indian goods. While existing contracts will be honored, new orders for Russian crude will cease, except for Nayara Energy due to its unique circumstances. This move aims to boost Indian exports and diversify energy sources.

India–US trade deal: New Delhi may scale back Russian oil buys after tariff relief

India will significantly reduce crude oil imports from Russia, adhering to a US-brokered trade deal that lowers tariffs on Indian goods. While existing contracts will be honored, new orders for Russian crude will cease, except for Nayara Energy due to its unique circumstances. This move aims to boost Indian exports and diversify energy sources.

If the past Union Budgets were shaped by tax reforms and progressive personal tax restructuring, then Budget 2026 is more about firefighting and shielding the economy from global shocks, managing uncertainty and rebuilding confidence amid a volatile international environment.

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India-US trade deal: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal’s press conference on Tuesday also offered little details, though he was clear that sensitive sectors of agriculture and dairy will continue to be protected.

Delhi High Court has ordered actor Rajpal Yadav to surrender by February 4 after he failed to pay Rs 9 crore in cheque bounce cases. Despite repeated assurances and admitting liability, Yadav has not complied with court directives. The court criticized his repeated breaches of undertakings, leading to the surrender order to serve his sentence.

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