Thu Feb 20 05:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Modi-Trump Mega-Deals and Tech Training Dominate Economic Times Headlines

**Mumbai, India –** A flurry of news dominated The Economic Times today, ranging from geopolitical speculation surrounding potential Modi-Trump mega-deals to a surge in online courses focused on AI and programming.

Reports suggest ongoing discussions between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former US President Donald Trump, focusing on trade and potentially large-scale economic agreements. Trump’s past statements regarding tariffs on Indian goods also featured prominently in the news cycle.

Meanwhile, a significant portion of the publication was dedicated to a wide range of online courses, many using Generative AI tools like ChatGPT to teach skills from Java programming and C++ to Microsoft Excel and Digital Marketing. These courses, offered by various providers, suggest a growing emphasis on tech skills training in India.

The Economic Times also covered a variety of other business and political news: market analysis including gold prices and stock performance, legal updates involving prominent figures such as former Amtek promoter Arvind Dham, and political developments both domestically and internationally, including reactions to the Ukraine conflict and commentary on US foreign policy. The publication also included reports on business news from the IT, Pharma and other sectors.

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