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Peter Navarro, Senior Counsellor for Trade and Manufacturing to US President Donald Trump, has reignited tensions between Washington and New Delhi with sharp accusations targeting India’s energy and trade policies. In a fresh set of remarks made on social media, Navarro alleged that India is buying Russian oil “purely to profit,” and claimed that the revenues from these purchases are fuelling
US President Donald Trump’s recent comments on India and China have generated significant analysis from South Asia expert Michael Kugelman, who described Trump as prone to "U-turns" and unpredictability in his statements.Kugelman pointed out that Trump’s remarks reflect his unhappiness and frustration, particularly regarding China’s policies and India’s stance in trade negotiations.Despite
India has reiterated that it continues to stay engaged with the United States on critical trade issues, despite the steep tariffs recently imposed by Washington.At the weekly press briefing, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasised that India–US relations remain anchored in shared interests, democratic values, and robust people-to-people ties, which have helped
Russian President Vladimir Putin, speaking at the Eastern Economic Forum 2025, recalled that Chinese President Xi Jinping originally coined the metaphor of a "dragon and elephant dance" to symbolize the relationship between China and India.Putin clarified that the addition of Russia’s "bear" symbol alongside the dragon and elephant was a later creation by the media. Putin humorously suggested
Amid one of the sharpest downturns in India–US relations in recent years, two former senior officials from the Joe Biden administration—Jake Sullivan, former National Security Advisor, and Kurt M. Campbell, former Deputy Secretary of State—have urged Washington to remember the strategic value of New Delhi.Writing in Foreign Affairs, they argued that despite the present trade deadlock and the
The US, represented by White House Economic Advisor Kevin Hassett, has expressed disappointment with India’s continued imports of Russian crude oil, viewing it as funding Russia’s war in Ukraine. Despite this, the US hopes for positive developments in bilateral relations. President Donald Trump himself criticised India’s oil imports from Russia and their growing closeness with Russia and
US President Donald Trump posted a sharp social media comment saying it "looks like we’ve lost India and Russia to deepest, darkest China," following the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit held in Tianjin, China.His post, shared on Truth Social with a photo of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping together,
Exclusive: Policy lacks support in areas where drilling could start – many of which have Reform MPs or are target seatsMore than a quarter of constituencies that have fracking licences in place are in Reform UK seats or target seats, research has revea…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s firm and resolute stance against the high-profile tariff and diplomatic pressures imposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump has garnered widespread global respect and significantly reshaped India’s position on the world stage.During a period of intense diplomatic tensions, particularly concerning trade, defence, and India’s sovereign foreign policy decisions,
US President Donald Trump is aggressively pressuring European nations to adopt U.S.-style sanctions against India over its continued import of Russian oil, escalating a major geopolitical dispute that risks a global economic ripple effect.The United States recently doubled tariffs on Indian goods to 50%, invoking arguments that India is directly funding Russia’s war in Ukraine through its energy