India may face big changes as US President Trump’s trade war continues. His government has called India a "tariff king" for its high import taxes. In response, India cut tariffs on some US goods. Experts say India must open its economy to grow. High tariffs make goods costly and reduce global trade. India is also negotiating free trade deals with the UK and the EU. Some fear foreign companies may dump cheap goods in India. Others say reforms could bring more jobs. If global trade shifts, India has a chance to benefit—if it acts fast.

A video has gone viral showing an Indian man celebrating his New Zealand citizenship by theatrically removing his 'India' T-shirt to reveal a 'New Zealand' jersey underneath. The act, performed during his citizenship ceremony, elicited cheers from onlookers and amused officials. Shared on Instagram, the video has amassed over two million views, igniting mixed reactions among viewers. Some users empathized with his joy, citing personal frustrations with systemic issues in India, while others criticized the gesture as disrespectful to his homeland. The incident has sparked a broader conversation about national identity and the immigrant experience.   

Pankaj Lamba, an Indian-origin man in the UK, has been charged with murdering his wife, Harshita Brella. Her body was found in a car boot in London last year. Lamba is also accused of rape, sexual assault, and coercive behaviour. He fled the UK and is now the subject of an international manhunt. His parents were arrested in India on dowry death charges. Police believe he may be hiding in Haryana. Harshita’s family seeks justice, while UK police continue their investigation. The Delhi High Court has requested a status report on the case next week.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Sri Lanka from April 4 to 6 after attending the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok. This marks his fourth and longest visit to the island nation, highlighting growing diplomatic and economic ties. Modi is expected to inaugurate a solar power plant in Trincomalee, emphasizing India's commitment to renewable energy collaboration. His visit follows Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s trip to India in December 2024, reinforcing strong bilateral relations. The visit aims to boost trade, infrastructure, and strategic cooperation between the two nations.

India is reportedly in talks to join a new strategic military alliance, SQUAD, alongside the US, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines, to counter China’s growing influence in the South China Sea. The move follows increased regional tensions and aligns with India’s Act East Policy. While QUAD focuses on broader Indo-Pacific security, SQUAD aims at maritime defense and freedom of navigation. If finalized, this partnership could strengthen India’s presence in the region. China has opposed such alliances, calling them destabilizing. Diplomatic negotiations are ongoing, and official announcements are expected soon.

Divya Tyagi, an Indian-origin student at Pennsylvania State University, has solved a 100-year-old math problem in aerodynamics. The problem, first studied by British scientist Hermann Glauert, is important in wind turbine design. Tyagi's new method makes the problem simpler and helps improve turbine efficiency. Her research focuses on finding the best wind conditions to increase power output. Her professor, Sven Schmitz, praised her work, saying it could change wind energy studies. Tyagi is now doing her master’s in aeronautical engineering and working on projects for the US Navy to improve helicopter flight safety.

Badar Khan Suri, an Indian national and postdoctoral fellow at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service, has been detained by U.S. federal agents on allegations of promoting Hamas propaganda and antisemitism on social media. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) claims Suri has connections to Hamas, though no direct evidence has been publicly presented. Suri, who completed his PhD in Peace and Conflict Studies at Jamia Millia Islamia in 2020, teaches a course on "Majoritarianism and Minority Rights in South Asia" at Georgetown. He is married to a U.S. citizen originally from Gaza. His detention is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to deport foreign nationals involved in pro-Palestinian activism, raising concerns among civil rights organizations about potential targeting of political opponents. 

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon played street cricket with Kapil Dev in New Delhi, teaming up against Ross Taylor and Ajaz Patel. Luxon stole the show with two stunning slip catches, leaving Taylor and Patel amused. Sharing the video, he captioned, "Working hard in India to hit it out of the park for Kiwis." Luxon also met Indian PM Narendra Modi, exchanging lighthearted banter about India's Champions Trophy 2025 victory over New Zealand. He praised India’s cricket dominance but humorously avoided a "diplomatic incident" by not discussing their 3-0 Test series win over India last year.

Badar Khan Suri, an Indian postdoctoral fellow at Georgetown University, has been detained by the Donald Trump administration for allegedly spreading Hamas propaganda and antisemitism on social media. The Department of Homeland Security claims he poses a threat to US foreign policy and is seeking his deportation. His lawyer stated that Suri, arrested in Virginia, is currently held in Louisiana, awaiting an immigration court hearing. Georgetown University said it has not been informed of any illegal activity. The case follows Trump's broader crackdown on pro-Palestinian voices, including a similar arrest of a Columbia University student earlier this month.

Newly declassified documents on the 1963 John F. Kennedy assassination reveal CIA “black sites” in Kolkata and New Delhi. Russian media outlet RT shared findings from the US National Archives, highlighting the agency’s covert operations in India during the Cold War. These secret facilities were allegedly used for intelligence gathering, detentions, and interrogations. The revelation raises questions about past CIA activities in India. The report, published by The Week, comes amid global scrutiny of US intelligence practices. The Indian government has not yet commented on the claims.