Time for quick reset in India’s policies: Expert

UNITED States Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick claimed the US-India trade deal has stalled because Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not call President Trump, adding uncertainty to the much-anticipated agreement.

- BALA CHAUHAN @ Bengaluru

External Affairs Minitrsy rejected the claim as “not accurate,” and said Modi and Trump spoke eight times in 2025.

Six rounds of negotiations have taken place, but Lutnick suggested changing conditions mean India may no longer receive the previously arranged deal. Amid growing geopolitical headwinds, an expert called for a swift reset of India’s foreign and domestic policies to navigate a shifting global order.

"India has to adjust quickly and thoroughly to survive in this environment of growing imperialism. Imagine being pressured from outside to change our independent foreign policy, which would hurt our global position and stability at home. As old rules fade, survival depends on strong internal balance, not just words," Brigadier Anil Raman, a re-

Jaishankar met French President Emmanuel Macron during his 6-day visit to France

Diese Geschichte stammt aus der January 11, 2026-Ausgabe von The New Indian Express Dharmapuri.

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