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United States Vice President JD Vance, in a recent interview with NBC News’ Meet the Press, defended the Trump administration’s decision to impose secondary sanctions and tariffs on India, framing the measures as part of Washington’s broader strategy to exert economic pressure on Russia in response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.According to Vance, tariffs on India are not directed at New
India is moving closer to achieving a long-pursued breakthrough in indigenous jet engine manufacturing, as Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and US defence giant General Electric Aerospace (GE) prepare to commence commercial negotiations on producing the advanced F414 jet engine in India, reported ET News.This development is particularly crucial for the TEJAS MK-2 fighter jet program, as the
The latest diplomatic friction between India and the United States has taken a more complex turn after Nikki Haley, Donald Trump’s close Republican colleague and former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, warned New Delhi over its continued imports of Russian oil.In a pointed statement released on Sunday, Haley urged India to take Trump’s concerns "seriously" and to engage in proactive
Foreign minister S Jaishankar, while speaking at the ET World Leaders Forum, strongly reaffirmed that there can be no compromises on India’s red lines in trade negotiations, particularly concerning the interests of farmers, strategic autonomy, and New Delhi’s consistent opposition to external mediation.His remarks came against the backdrop of the US delegation abruptly cancelling a planned visit
Pakistan on Friday sharply criticised India’s recent test of the Agni missile, alleging that it endangers both regional and global peace. Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan, addressing a weekly press briefing in Islamabad, accused New Delhi of rapidly expanding its military capabilities in a way that undermines strategic stability.He argued that India’s pursuit of intercontinental
The recent remarks by Peter Navarro, former White House trade adviser and a known confidant of Donald Trump, have generated considerable controversy and drew a sharp rebuttal from India. Navarro, in his characteristic hardline rhetoric, accused New Delhi of undermining Western sanctions imposed on Moscow by importing discounted Russian crude oil, according to a News9 video report.He framed
The Government of India has announced the temporary suspension of postal services to the United States, effective from Monday, August 25, 2025, following operational constraints triggered by new U.S. customs rules.According to the Ministry of Communications, the suspension applies to all types of postal articles, except for letters, documents, and gift consignments valued up to $100, which will
The ongoing tariff war between India and the United States has inevitably cast a shadow over the proposed jet engine supply and co-manufacturing agreements between India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and General Electric (GE).The heart of the deal is for India to co-produce advanced GE F414 jet engines domestically, crucial for powering the next-generation TEJAS MK-2 fighters and India’s
OpenAI has announced that it will establish its first office in India later this year, marking a major step in its global expansion strategy. CEO Sam Altman revealed the news on X, highlighting India’s rapidly growing role in the adoption and use of artificial intelligence technologies.He noted that ChatGPT usage in India has quadrupled over the past year, underscoring the country’s
In a significant diplomatic development, US President Trump announced on Friday (local time) that Sergio Gor will serve as the next United States Ambassador to India as well as Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs. Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social platform, praising Gor for his loyalty, competence, and critical role in staffing the administration.The announcement