ISC Monitor (February 25, 2025)

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1. ‘Whatever you charge, I’m going to charge’: Trump on tariff talks with PM Modi

https://indianexpress.com/article/business/donald-trump-tariff-talks-pm-modi-9844266/

2. US joins Russia to vote against UN resolution on Ukraine war; India and China abstain

https://indianexpress.com/article/world/us-joins-russia-to-vote-against-un-resolution-on-ukraine-war-india-and-china-abstain-9854574/

3. ‘Very unfair’: Donald Trump reacts as Elon Musk plans to set up Tesla factory in India

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/very-unfair-donald-trump-reacts-to-elon-musk-setting-up-tesla-factory-in-india-after-auto-tariffs-101740012637449.html

4. Donald Trump hints at USAID interference in India’s elections: ‘They were trying to get somebody else elected’

https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/donald-trump-hints-at-usaid-interference-in-indias-elections-they-were-trying-to-get-somebody-else-elected-101740019072152.html

5. “They Take Advantage Of US”: Trump’s Latest Jab Over USAID Funds For India

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/donald-trump-usaid-doge-elon-musk-they-take-advantage-of-us-trumps-latest-jab-over-usaid-funds-for-india-7773752

6. S Jaishankar reacts to ‘$21 million’ USAID row: ‘Worrisome, concerning’

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/s-jaishankar-reacts-to-21-million-usaid-row-worrisome-concerning-101740236797101.html

7. Best of Both Sides: Despite Trump’s Russia outreach, India can ensure Ukraine is at every table

https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/best-of-both-sides-despite-trumps-russia-outreach-india-can-ensure-ukraine-is-at-every-table-9847446/

8. Best of Both Sides: As Trump upends world order, India must be practical, reset diplomatic ties

https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/best-of-both-sides-as-trump-upends-world-order-india-must-be-practical-reset-diplomatic-ties-9847454/

9. Don’t Be F-35ed

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/toi-plus/defence-security/dont-be-f-35ed/articleshow/118393433.cms

10. U.S. SEC seeks help from Law Ministry to serve complaint to Gautam Adani, nephew Sagar in Adani bribery case

https://www.thehindu.com/business/us-sec-seeks-indias-help-in-adani-fraud-probe/article69236591.ece

11.

U.S. Gaza plan is inhumane; hope India and other countries will play role to help Palestinians: Iran FM

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/interview-with-iran-foreign-minister-abbas-araghchi/article69234130.ece

12.

Musk called the $2tn F-35 programme a ‘flop’. Is Trump shoving a dud down India’s throat?

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/toi-plus/defence-security/musk-called-the-2tn-f-35-programme-a-flop-is-trump-shoving-a-dud-down-indias-throat/articleshow/118351468.cms

13.

The debate on USAID’s role in India

https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/the-view-from-india-newsletter-the-debate-on-usaids-role-in-india/article69257212.ece

14.

Modi’s Washington Visit Signals U.S.-India Ties Will Continue Upswing

https://www.usip.org/publications/2025/02/modis-washington-visit-signals-us-india-ties-will-continue-upswing

15.

White House shares video of shackled, handcuffed deportees. Elon Musk says…

https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/white-house-shares-video-of-shackled-handcuffed-deportees-elon-musk-says-101739947341573.html

16.

‘Insult’: Mallikarjun Kharge slams Modi govt over Indians deported from US, Donald Trump tariffs

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/insult-mallikarjun-kharge-slams-modi-govt-over-indians-deported-from-us-donald-trump-tariffs-101739950758572.html

17.

In shadow of US tariff, India back to table for trade talks with UK, EU

https://indianexpress.com/article/business/in-shadow-of-us-tariff-india-back-to-table-for-trade-talks-with-uk-eu-9854561/

18.

The long and winding road of India-China relations

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-long-and-winding-road-of-india-china-relations/article69243982.ece

19.

‘Unacceptable’: India fumes at Turkish Prez’s Kashmir push during Pak visit

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/unacceptable-india-fumes-at-turkish-prez-s-kashmir-push-during-pak-visit-101740154173842.html

20.

Official Visit of Prime Minister of Bhutan to India (February 20-21, 2025)

https://www.mea.gov.in/press-releases.htm?dtl/39095/Official_Visit_of_Prime_Minister_of_Bhutan_to_India_February_2021_2025

21.

Wang Yi Meets with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar

https://www.mfa.gov.cn/eng/wjbzhd/202502/t20250222_11560548.html

22.

Transcript of Special Briefing by MEA on the State visit of the Amir of Qatar to India (February 18, 2025)

https://www.mea.gov.in/media-briefings.htm?dtl/39082/Transcript_of_Special_Briefing_by_MEA_on_the_State_visit_of_the_Amir_of_Qatar_to_India_February_18_2025

23.

Closer than ever: On India-Qatar bilateral bonhomie

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/closer-than-ever-on-india-qatar-bilateral-bonhomie/article69238996.ece

24.

Nepal PM Oli hoping for invitation to visit India in first half of 2025: FM Arzu Rana

https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/nepal-pm-oli-hoping-for-invitation-to-visit-india-in-first-half-of-2025-fm-arzu-rana/article69251629.ece

25.

India has been a victim of Pakistan-sponsored terror acts, UNSC told

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-has-been-a-victim-of-pakistan-sponsored-terror-acts-unsc-told/article69236920.ece

26.

Sambhal riots plotted in UAE, says chargesheet

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/sambhal-riots-plotted-in-uae-says-chargesheet/articleshow/118429830.cms

27.

End of intrigue: On the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/end-of-intrigue-on-the-icc-champions-trophy-2025/article69230427.ece

28. India-Bangladesh ties should not be ‘regime-specific’, says Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Adviser; pitches for Modi-Yunus meet

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/interview-with-bangladesh-foreign-affairs-adviser-touhid-hossain/article69229520.ece

29. Interpreting the recent Bangladesh-Pakistan thaw

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/interpreting-the-recent-bangladesh-
pakistan-thaw/article69227042.ece?cx_testId=81&cx_testVariant=cx_1&cx_art
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30. ‘Ridiculous’: S Jaishankar calls out Bangladeshi leaders for ‘blaming’ India for everything

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/ridiculous-s-jaishankar-calls-out-bangladeshi-leaders-for-blaming-india-for-everything-101740454984419.html

31. Myanmar, Manipur, and strained borders

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/myanmar-manipur-and-strained-borders/article69237984.ece

32. India, UK to resume FTA talks after one-year gap

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-uk-to-resume-fta-talks-after-one-year-gap-101740336888066.html

33.

Delhi CM oath-taking ceremony LIVE: Rekha Gupta to be sworn in as Delhi’s 4th woman Chief Minister today

https://www.thehindu.com/elections/delhi-assembly/delhi-chief-minister-rekha-gupta-oath-taking-ceremony-live-updates-february-20-bjp-ramlila-ground/article69241153.ece

34.

Indian, Pakistani army hold talks to ease LoC tension in Jammu

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/indian-pakistani-army-hold-talks-to-ease-loc-tension-in-jammu/article69246635.ece

35. Police in disputed Kashmir raid bookstores, seizing books related to Islamic group

https://apnews.com/article/kashmir-india-pakistan-books-seized-ee821dd0368ea2b76f6d9e118c76cb07

36. Ex-Members of Banned Jamaat-e-Islami Launch New Outfit to Contest Polls

https://kashmirlife.net/ex-members-of-banned-jamaat-e-islami-launch-new-outfit-to-contest-polls-383741/

37. With terror on the decline in J&K, police must now prioritise safeguarding of citizens rights: Amit Shah

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/with-terror-on-the-decline-in-jk-police-must-now-prioritise-safeguarding-of-citizens-rights-amit-shah/article69234734.ece

38. Pakistan Parliament Passes Resolution Urging India to Hold Plebiscite in Kashmir

https://kashmirlife.net/pakistan-parliament-passes-resolution-urging-india-to-hold-plebiscite-in-kashmir-383293/

39. Jammu Court Grants Bail To PhD Scholar Charged Under UAPA For Allegedly Seditious Article, Says It Neither Affected Law & Order Nor Caused Militancy

https://www.livelaw.in/high-court/jammu-kashmir/article-has-neither-affected-law-order-nor-aggravated-militancy-jk-court-grants-bail-phd-scholar-uapa-case-284186

40. Implement three new criminal laws by April in J&K, need to use trial in absentia: Shah

https://indianexpress.com/article/india/implement-three-new-criminal-laws-by-april-in-jk-need-to-use-trial-in-absentia-shah-9843518/