‘Good Step’: Donald Trump On Reports of India Halting Russian Oil Imports; MEA Counters

US President Donald Trump recently commented on reports suggesting India has halted imports of Russian oil, calling it a "good step" if confirmed. Trump stated, "I understand that India is no longer going to be buying oil from Russia. That’s what I heard, I don’t know if that’s right or not. That is a good step. We will see what happens." This remark comes after Washington imposed a 25%

August 2, 2025
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Why India Fell Behind in Getting Enough Fighter Jets?

India’s ongoing shortfall in fighter jet squadrons—an urgent defence crisis—can be traced to a decade of missed opportunities, flawed decision-making, and persistent systemic issues, primarily during the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government from 2004 to 2014.At present, the Indian Air Force (IAF) maintains only about 29–31 active squadrons, starkly below the sanctioned 42, creating

August 2, 2025
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