Amidst escalating trade tensions with the US, fueled by Trump’s tariffs, China is seeking new markets, particularly India. Despite past border clashes and investment restrictions, Chinese companies are now showing flexibility, accepting minority stakes and technology transfers to access India’s growing market and potentially bypass US tariffs through Indian manufacturing.

Legal challenges are mounting against US agencies for terminating international students’ SEVIS records, with courts increasingly granting temporary restraining orders. Immigration attorneys are discussing the agencies’ attempts to downplay the irreparable harm caused to students.

PM Modi on Monday welcomed US Vice President JD Vance during the latter’s first official visit to the country as both countries are working on a bilateral trade deal.