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 1.US President Donald Trump said he would start negotiations with Canada over Gordie Howe Bridge project, threatening to block its opening until Washington was given adequate compensation and owned at least one half of this asset.In a lengthy post on Truth Social on Monday, Trump accused Canada of treating the United States "very unfairly" for decades and said he would not allow the new bridge between Ontario and Michigan to open unless Washington receives full compensation.  https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/trump-threatens-to-block-opening-of-detroit-canada-bridge-in-new-trade-row-2865765-2026-02-10 2.Opposition leaders on Saturday criticised the India-US Interim Trade Agreement framework, accusing the government of compromising India’s interests and raising concerns over its impact on farmers, tariffs, and oil imports.Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala warned that the agreement could harm farmers and rural livelihoods. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bl...

1.India and Malaysia on Sunday (February 8, 2026) vowed to expand their ties in the high-priority sectors of trade and investment, defence, energy, advanced manufacturing and semiconductors, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserting that both sides are committed to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pm-modi-vows-stronger-india-malaysia-ties-in-strategic-pivot-says-no-compromise-on-terrorism/article70608243.ece 2.The governing party of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a two-thirds supermajority in a key parliamentary election on Sunday (February 8, 2026), Japanese media reported, citing preliminary results, earning a landslide victory thanks to her popularity. https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/exit-poll-shows-japan-pm-sanae-takaichi-lower-house-vote/article70607293.ece 3.India and Canada took a measured but significant step toward repairing strained bilateral ties, with National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval's visit t...

 1.Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday held discussions with a delegation of academic representatives from 24 Canadian universities, led by Canada’s High Commissioner Christopher Cooter, to strengthen India–Canada collaboration in higher education.The meeting focused on expanding academic partnerships, promoting joint research initiatives and enhancing institutional cooperation between Canadian universities and Indian higher education institutions. https://bestcolleges.indiatoday.in/news-detail/edu-minister-holds-talks-with-canadian-universities-to-expand-india-canada-higher-education-cooperation-7840 2.India and the U.S. expect to sign a formal trade deal in March, after which New Delhi will lower tariffs on U.S. goods, Trade Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday, giving the first official timeline for the deal's adoption.The two countries will issue a joint statement within four or five days, after which Washington will cut duties on Indian exports to 18% fr...

 1.Russia said India is free to buy oil from any country after US President Donald Trump claimed India has agreed to stop buying Russian oil as part of the trade deal between New Delhi and Washington signed earlier this week. The Kremlin noted that Moscow is not the only crude supplier for New Delhi, and there is nothing new about India's decision to diversify its crude suppliers. https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/russia-on-india-us-trade-deal-new-delhi-free-to-buy-oil-from-anyone-10948905 2.Just days after President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi sealed a breakthrough trade agreement, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar began a high-profile visit to the United States on February 3 with a clear message: the economic partnership between the two democracies is entering a new phase, with critical minerals now firmly on the agenda. https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/world/us-news/story/jaishankar-meets-us-treasury-secretary-scott-bessent-india-us-economic-partnership-glbs-28...

 1.Asia-Pacific markets rose Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington and India had struck a trade deal and would immediately begin cutting tariffs on each other's goods.Trump added that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had agreed to step up purchases of U.S. products, according to a Truth Social post on Monday following a call between the two leaders. https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2026/02/03/asia-pacific-markets-nifty-50-kospi-nikkei-225-india-trade-deal.html 2.United States President Donald Trump has agreed to slash US tariffs on Indian goods to 18 percent from 50 percent in exchange for India lowering trade barriers as well as stopping its purchases of Russian oil and buying oil instead from the US and potentially Venezuela. https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/economy/2026/2/2/trump-to-slash-us-tariffs-on-india-from-50-percent-to-18-percent 3.Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced a reduction in the rate of tax collected at source (TCS) from 5% (or 20% ...

 1.The US Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced the opening of the initial registration period for the fiscal year 2027 H-1B visa cap. The window will open at noon Eastern on March 4 and close at noon Eastern on March 19, 2026. Employers must register beneficiaries online and pay a $215 fee for each entry. Selection notices are expected by March 31, 2026. https://m.economictimes.com/nri/work/h-1b-fy27-visa-registration-begins-march-4-with-new-rules-100000-fee-for-select-employers/amp_articleshow/127832419.cms 2.Income Tax Changes: Expectations were sky-high from Budget 2026 when it came to income tax slabs, standard deduction, and relief under the new tax regime. Many salaried taxpayers and middle-class families were hoping for tweaks in tax rates or fresh deductions under both the old tax regime and new tax regime. However, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chose a different route. https://www.financialexpress.com/money/10-big-income-tax-changes-in-budget-new-itr-fi...