‘If Putin Agrees To Ceasefire, It Could Take Heat Off India,’ Says South Asia Expert Michael Kugelman

The ongoing US tariffs on Indian goods, particularly those targeting India’s imports of Russian oil, have emerged as a key diplomatic lever ahead of the scheduled Trump-Putin summit in Alaska.US President Donald Trump recently imposed a combined 50% tariff—25% reciprocal duty and an additional 25% levy—on Indian purchases of Russian oil, which has sharply escalated trade tensions between

August 12, 2025
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India Seeks Transparency From China Over Construction of Mega Dam On Brahmaputra River

India has expressed serious concerns and sought greater transparency from China regarding the construction of a mega dam on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo River (the upper reaches of the Brahmaputra) in Tibet.The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India confirmed it is carefully monitoring the hydropower project that China has been preparing since 1986 and recently commenced

August 11, 2025
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‘Sabke Boss Unable To Accept India’s Growth’: Defence Minister’s Swipe At Trump

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh delivered a pointed response to US President Donald Trump’s recent tariff impositions on Indian imports, labelling such actions as an inability to accept India’s rapid growth as a global power.Speaking at the ground breaking ceremony for the BRAHMA Project (BEML Rail Hub for Manufacturing), a rail coach manufacturing unit of Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML)

August 10, 2025
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NSA Ajit Doval Meets Russia’s First Deputy PM, Discusses Military-Technical Ties

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval’s recent visit to Moscow marked a significant development in India-Russia relations, particularly in the fields of military-technical cooperation and strategic sectors. During his stay, Doval held extensive discussions with Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov, who is also responsible for the Russian defence industry.Their talks focused

August 10, 2025
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India Welcomes August 15 Trump-Putin Summit In Alaska, Backs Peace Efforts

India has officially welcomed the upcoming summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin scheduled for August 15, 2025, in Alaska, expressing hope that it could help bring an end to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.The Ministry of External Affairs of India stated that the meeting "holds the promise of bringing to an end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and opening up

August 10, 2025
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Amid Trumps Tariff Antics, PM Modi And Putin Back India-Russia Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a detailed phone conversation reaffirming their commitment to deepen India-Russia relations amid escalating tensions with the United States over India’s trade with Russia.PM Modi expressed unwavering support for a diplomatic resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and invited Putin to India for the 23rd India-Russia Annual

August 9, 2025
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