Mr. Lutnick had earlier said that the India-U.S. trade deal did not happen because Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not call U.S. President Trump to wrap up the final stages of the trade deal. Ambassador Sergio Gor arrives in IndiaU.S. ambassador-designate Sergio Gor arrived India on Friday (January 9, 2026) amid an estrangement in ties over trade between the two countries. Incredible opportunities ahead for our two nations!” Mr. Gor, who takes charge on January 12, 2026, wrote in a post X. Budget session from January 28; Union Budget on February 1The Budget Session of Parliament will commence on January 28 and continue till April 2, 2026, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Friday (January 9, 2026). Evict SASTRA University from 31.37 acres of government land, says Madras High CourtThe Madras High Court on Friday directed the State government to evict Shanmuga Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy (SASTRA), a deemed university based in Thanjavur, from 31.37 acres of government land in its occupation for nearly 40 years.

Source: The Hindu January 10, 2026 02:02 UTC