The early weeks of 2026 have witnessed a seismic shift in the geopolitical and economic landscape as the United States and India finalised a landmark trade deal. Following a year of escalating tensions, punitive tariffs, and complex diplomatic manoeuvring, the agreement announced on February 2nd, 2026, by President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi marks a significant "reset" in the relationship between the world’s two largest democracies. This deal is not merely a technical adjustment of customs duties; it is a strategic alignment aimed at decoupling supply chains from shared adversaries, securing energy independence, and cementing a high-tech partnership that could define the mid-21st century. Below are the key features and pillars of this monumental agreement. 1. The Great Tariff Reduction: From 50% to 18% The most immediate and visible feature of the 2026 deal is the drastic reduction in U.S. tariffs on Indian goods. In August 2025, the U.S. administ...
US magazine Town & Country included Nita Ambani in the list of top philanthropists, praised for helping during COVID19
America's leading general-interest magazine Town & Country has included Nita Ambani and Reliance Foundation in its list of top philanthropists of 2020 in its summer issue. He has been bestowed with this honour for helping in combative action by preventing the coronavirus epidemic. The magazine's cover story states that Ambani has played a leading role in the Reliance Foundation's efforts to feed the poor and labourers, make financial contributions and establish the country's first COVID19 hospital. Nita Ambani is the only Indian in this list of top philanthropists. The list also includes celebrities like Tim Cook, Oprah Winfrey, Lawrence Powell Jobs, the Louder family, Dontella Versace, Michael Bloomberg, Leonardo DiCaprio. Town & Country is America's leading lifestyle magazine. It is the oldest continuously published magazine in the US. It has been published since 1846. Every year an entire issue of this magazine is devoted to the Philan...