Following a decisive 30-minute phone call between the two leaders on February 2, 2026, the United States has officially reduced its reciprocal tariff rate on India from 25&#37 to 18&#37, effective immediately. This move effectively scraps the 25&#37 "punitive duty" previously linked to India’s Russian oil purchases, signaling a major de-escalation in trade tensions. However, the deal comes with explosive claims from the White House. President Trump stated on Truth Social that PM Modi has agreed to HALT all future purchases of Russian oil, pivoting instead toward US and potentially Venezuelan energy. While PM Modi hailed the tariff cut as a victory for "Made in India," the Indian side has yet to explicitly confirm the Russian oil exit or the staggering $500 Billion purchase commitment claimed by Washington.

Nakuul Mehta and Danish Sait sit down for a candid chat with Mid-Day as their show Space Gen Chandrayaan launched this year. The actors reflect on dealing with failure and how their perception of life changed. Nakuul recalls how he has auditioned more than 500 times and how the rejections didn’t bog him down. The actor also reflected on how fatherhood changed him and shares how he prioritizes spending time with kids amid a hectic work schedule. Watch the full interview here.