Washington: In a move that could escalate global trade tensions, US President Donald Trump has reportedly asked the European Union (EU) to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on India and China, two of the largest importers of Russian crude oil. According to a report by the Financial Times, Trump made the demand...
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Trump Adviser Peter Navarro Slams X for Fact-Check on Anti-India Russian Oil Post
Washington DC: Former US President Donald Trump’s senior trade adviser, Peter Navarro, lashed out at social media platform X after it fact-checked his remarks accusing India of profiteering from Russian oil imports. Navarro described the platform’s clarification as a “crap note,” sparking fresh controversy amid already strained India-US trade relations. In his post on X,...
Trump Reaffirms Friendship With PM Modi, Calls India-US Ties a “Very Special Relationship”
United States President Donald Trump has once again highlighted his personal bond with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing India-US ties as a “very special relationship.” Addressing media in Washington, Trump stressed that despite occasional disagreements, “there is nothing to worry about” between the two nations. “I’ll always be friends with Prime Minister Modi. He’s a...
GST Rate Cut to Boost Growth, India to Continue Russian Oil Imports: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said that the recent GST rate cut will help boost domestic growth and counter the adverse impact of the US’s 50% tariff hike on Indian exports. Speaking in an interview, she stressed that India will continue to buy Russian oil based on economic considerations, as crude oil remains...
John Mearsheimer Calls Trump’s India Policy a “Colossal Blunder”
Washington: John Mearsheimer, one of America’s leading international relations experts and Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago, has strongly criticized former US President Donald Trump’s India policy, calling it a “colossal blunder.” Speaking on the podcast Daniel Davis Deep Dive, Mearsheimer argued that imposing secondary sanctions on India for importing Russian oil...
India Halts All Postal Services to US Amid Escalating Tariff Dispute
India has announced the suspension of all postal services to the United States amid growing diplomatic tensions over trade tariffs and energy ties with Russia. The Department of Posts issued a notification stating that the booking of all categories of mail — including letters, documents, and gift items valued up to $100 — for the...
‘Not the Biggest Buyer’: Jaishankar Counters Western Claims on Russian Energy
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, during a press conference on August 21, firmly defended India’s ongoing energy trade with Russia amid continued Western scrutiny. Addressing concerns raised by international actors—particularly the United States—Jaishankar pointed out that India is neither the largest importer of Russian crude oil nor liquefied natural gas (LNG). He stated clearly,...
Trump Suggests Possible Reprieve on 25% Tariff Over India’s Russian Oil Imports
US President Donald Trump has suggested that he may reconsider imposing a 25% secondary tariff on India over its continued purchase of Russian crude oil. While speaking to Fox News ahead of his high-stakes summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, Trump claimed that Russia had effectively lost India as a major oil client...
US Warns of Fresh Sanctions on India If Alaska Summit With Putin Fails
The United States has issued a stern warning to India, indicating the possibility of increased tariffs if New Delhi continues purchasing oil from Russia and if upcoming high-level discussions between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska fail. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, in an interview with Bloomberg TV on Wednesday, suggested that Washington is...
PM Modi likely to visit US next month to attend UNGA session, may meet Trump
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit the United States next month, according to a report released on Wednesday. During this visit, Narendra Modi is set to participate in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, and there is a possibility that he may also meet with US President Donald Trump, as...









