3 Things Another US tariff hike, a prisoner’s release, and Manipur’s BAFTA win
Feb 24, 2026
Sohini Ghosh, a reporter on a cross-border legal case, explains how an Indian court ordered the early release of a Bangladeshi national after transfer and review. Ravi Dattamishra, a trade analyst, breaks down a US tariff ruling, the White House workaround and which Indian sectors feel the heat. They also discuss Boong, a Manipuri film's BAFTA win and its significance for regional cinema.
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Exporters Face Contract Chaos And Sectoral Risk
- Exporters face major uncertainty because exemptions under prior reciprocal lists may not carry over to the new temporary tariff.
- Ravi highlights labor‑intensive sectors like textiles and marine exports face contract and seasonal disruption from sudden tariff changes.
Trade Deal Uncertainty Affects Strategic Cooperation
- The stalled India‑US trade framework had strategic elements beyond tariffs, so legal uncertainty forces reassessment of wider cooperation.
- Ravi cites paused participation in critical mineral supply forums and other dependencies on the trade deal.
Asif's Case Began With Mansarovar Park Dacoity
- In 2004 Asif was accused in a Mansarovar Park dacoity that turned into a murder; bone age tests later suggested he may have been 10–13 then.
- Sohini Ghosh recounts he was treated as an adult at trial and has been jailed since 2004.