Bhubaneswar, Feb. 8 -- As India and the US announced the framework for an interim trade agreement on Saturday, a map of India released by the Trump administration drew attention for depicting the entire Jammu and Kashmir, including Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK), and Aksai Chin as part of India.

While India's sovereignty over these territories has never required US validation, the move marks a departure from previous US maps, which often showed POK separately, reflecting Pakistan's claims. Analysts said the map sends a strong diplomatic signal supporting India's position, while delivering a symbolic setback to Pakistan.

The timing is notable: The trade deal comes after a year of tensions, including a punitive 50% tariff on Indian goods...