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President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam of Mauritius reinforced their nations’ special bilateral relationship during their meeting at Rashtrapati Bhavan on September 16, 2025. Both leaders emphasised the deep-rooted bonds founded on shared history, language, culture, and values, acknowledging the enduring friendship that has grown over decades.President Murmu expressed
India has leveraged the disruption caused by Ukraine’s intensified drone attacks on Russian oil refineries, which have significantly reduced Russia’s processing capacity and created bottlenecks in global supply.With Russia forced to offload crude at even steeper discounts, India has sharply increased its intake, ensuring both cost savings for its refiners and strong refining spreads at a time of
The White House Trade Advisor Peter Navarro’s recent comments have thrown the spotlight once again on the complex and contentious nature of US–India trade negotiations.Speaking in Washington, Navarro stated that “India is coming to the table,” stressing that Prime Minister Modi’s conciliatory messaging had paved the way for fresh discussions with President Trump. However, he simultaneously
Diplomatic friction between Washington and New Delhi has escalated dramatically in recent months, spurred by harsh rhetoric from U.S. officials and amplified by viral anti-Indian hate speech online. Comments from President Trump and his team have evoked historical grievances and fuelled scepticism across all Indian age groups.The Trump administration’s decision to impose steep 50% tariffs on
The US Commerce Secretary sharply criticised India’s trade policies, particularly targeting agricultural imports such as corn. Speaking at a policy forum, the Secretary said that despite India showcasing its massive population of 1.4 billion as an attractive market, it deliberately restricts entry to American agricultural products.Highlighting corn as an example, the Secretary noted that India
The United States has sharply escalated trade tensions with India by demanding New Delhi reduce tariffs on American goods, particularly agricultural exports. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick warned that India could lose privileged market access if it refuses to purchase US-grown corn, accusing India of blocking American products while enjoying open access to the US market.President Donald Trump
The sixth round of India-US trade negotiations is set to begin Tuesday in New Delhi, after being delayed since late-August. The talks come against the backdrop of a bruising dispute over tariffs imposed by Washington, and disagreements over access to India’s agriculture and dairy markets.The US delegation, led by Brendan Lynch, chief American trade envoy, will meet the Indian team headed by
India-Russia ties are described by Moscow as "steadily and confidently advancing," with any attempts to disrupt this partnership labeled as "destined to fail." The Russian Foreign Ministry emphasized that India’s commitment to Russia remains firm despite intense pressure from the US and NATO to halt Indian purchases of Russian oil.This steadfast relationship is framed as rooted in a long history
US President Donald Trump, during a Fox News interview, acknowledged that his administration’s tariff policy on India created a “rift” between Washington and New Delhi. He referred specifically to the imposition of a 50 percent tariff on Indian imports of Russian oil, calling it a “big deal” that strained ties. Trump reiterated, however, that he considered the energy trade issue more a European
US President Donald Trump, during a Fox News interview, acknowledged that his administration’s tariff policy on India created a “rift” between Washington and New Delhi. He referred specifically to the imposition of a 50 percent tariff on Indian imports of Russian oil, calling it a “big deal” that strained ties. Trump reiterated, however, that he considered the energy trade issue more a European