The Indian Embassy in Mexico issued an urgent advisory Monday urging Indian nationals across multiple Mexican states to shelter in place following violent cartel retaliation after the killing of drug lord Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera. Nationals in Jalisco including Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, and Chapala as well as Tamaulipas, Michoacán, Guerrero, and Nuevo León were specifically warned. The embassy advised citizens to avoid law enforcement areas, stay away from crowds, monitor local media, and minimise all outdoor movement. A dedicated helpline +52 55 4847 7539 was activated for emergencies. Meanwhile, over 20 roads remained blocked with burning vehicles, businesses shut down, and violence spread across multiple states following El Mencho's death.

India and the United States have postponed a crucial three-day meeting scheduled this week to finalise the legal text of their interim bilateral trade agreement, with the March signing timeline now seriously threatened. The disruption follows the US Supreme Court's Friday ruling striking down President Trump's use of emergency powers to impose tariffs, forcing Washington to explore alternative legal provisions including Sections 232, 301, 122, and potentially Section 338. Indian chief negotiator Darpan Jain's planned Sunday departure has been deferred. Tariffs on Indian goods have fluctuated wildly peaking at 50%, dropping to 10% post-ruling, then rising again to 15%. Both sides are now reassessing implications before rescheduling negotiations at a mutually convenient date. (PC: X)

India and the United States have postponed talks on an interim trade deal. The meeting was set for February 23 in Washington. Officials said both sides want to review the impact of a ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States. The court struck down tariff steps announced by US President Donald Trump. A senior official said a new date will be fixed after studying the judgment. The court said the administration went beyond its powers under a 1977 law. After the ruling, Trump said he would raise global tariffs from 10% to 15%. He called the decision “ridiculous” and said he had a backup plan. (PC: X)

Prominent Indian-American attorney Neal Katyal has publicly challenged US President Donald Trump’s plan to raise global import tariffs to 15%, arguing the move lacks a solid legal basis and contradicts the Department of Justice’s earlier position in court. Katyal, who recently won a Supreme Court case that struck down Trump’s previous tariffs, said on X that if sweeping tariff powers are truly justified, Trump should seek approval from the US Congress as required by the Constitution. He noted that the administration’s own DOJ previously acknowledged Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 doesn’t clearly apply. The debate follows the Supreme Court ruling that limited executive tariff authority.

Neal Katyal is the Indian-origin lawyer who argued against Donald Trump’s global tariffs in the US Supreme Court. A former Acting Solicitor General, he challenged Trump’s use of emergency powers under a 1977 law to impose sweeping import duties. After the court ruled that only Congress can impose taxes, Katyal said, “Presidents are powerful, but our Constitution is more powerful still.” He added, “Only Congress can impose taxes on the American people.” Born in Chicago to Indian immigrant parents, Katyal has argued more than 50 cases before the Supreme Court and has handled several major constitutional matters. (PC: NDTV)

In its first response, India said it is reviewing the US Supreme Court ruling that struck down former President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. The Commerce Ministry said it has noted both the court’s judgment and Trump’s later remarks. “We have noted the US Supreme Court judgement on tariffs. We are studying all these developments for their implications,” the ministry said. The US court ruled 6–3 that emergency powers cannot be used to impose broad global tariffs. Soon after, Trump announced a new 10% global tariff. He said the trade framework with India would remain unchanged. Officials from both countries will meet in the US from February 23. (PC: X)

Following a US Supreme Court ruling that struck down most of former President Donald Trump’s broad global tariffs as unlawful, the United States has announced a revised trade move affecting India. The court decided Trump exceeded his authority under emergency powers, invalidating tariffs that had been hitting Indian exports. In response, the Trump administration imposed a temporary 10 per cent import tariff on goods from all countries, including India, effective from February 24 under a different legal authority. This replaces previous higher levies that had been reduced as part of India-US trade discussions, potentially altering export costs and ongoing negotiations. (PC: PTI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil reaffirmed stronger economic ties during high-level talks in New Delhi, aiming to raise bilateral trade above $20 billion in the next five years, up from about $15 billion in 2025. They described the relationship as a “win-win partnership” covering critical minerals, technology, defence and pharmaceuticals, with expanded cooperation and business delegations underscoring mutual trust. Both leaders highlighted opportunities in strategic supply chains and broader India-MERCOSUR trade engagement to fuel growth. (PC: X)

India is planning to expand defence ties with Israel, including joint work on anti ballistic missile defence systems. The move comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel on February 25-26. Officials said both sides are likely to sign an MoU on security cooperation. No defence deal will be signed during the trip. Israel is known for systems such as Arrow, David’s Sling and Iron Dome. India wants to boost Mission Sudershan to guard against long range missile threats. Talks may also include laser weapons, long range missiles and drones. (PC: HT)

After the U.S. Supreme Court struck down key aspects of his tariff regime, U.S. President Donald Trump insisted there would be no change to the trade deal with India. Trump said India will continue to pay tariffs while the United States will not, describing the arrangement as a “fair deal”. He praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and reiterated the agreement remains intact despite the court’s decision that invalidated broad reciprocal tariffs imposed under emergency powers. Trump also noted that a 10% global tariff has been introduced under a different authority until further changes are made. (PC: Reuters)