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Diplomacy 2.0: Indian MPs advised to follow White House leaks for Indian Policy updates

4 February 2026 - New Delhi

Record date
4 Feb 2026
Location
New Delhi
The odd part

Governance by international spoilers and foreign notifications.

What happened

Opposition parties staged a walkout in the Rajya Sabha after learning the details of the highly sensitive India-US trade deal from Washington officials before their own government mentioned it. The administration has reportedly suggested that hearing about domestic policies from foreign capitals adds a touch of international mystery to an otherwise boring legislative process.

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