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Steps to make electricity cheaper, such as ending levies, could transform prospects for pumps, thinktank shows Heat pumps could save households hundreds of pounds a year on heating bills, if the government took simple measures to reform the energy syst…
A significant diplomatic development has been reported by the German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ), which claims that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi refused to accept at least four phone calls from US President Donald Trump in recent weeks.This unusual occurrence has sparked discussions in diplomatic circles, as it points to growing strains in US-India relations during this
In a significant diplomatic and trade development, Japan’s chief trade negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, unexpectedly cancelled a high-profile visit to the United States scheduled for Thursday.The purpose of the visit was to finalise the confirmation of a $550 billion Japanese investment package reportedly aimed at easing punitive import tariffs imposed by Washington.The abrupt cancellation risks
The US House Foreign Affairs Committee’s Democratic panel has strongly criticised former President Donald Trump and his administration over what they describe as a “misguided and punitive” approach in singling out India for penalties tied to Russian oil imports, while sparing other major importers such as China.The criticism comes in response to the Trump administration’s decision to impose steep
The recent trade situation between the US and India, spotlighted by the doubling of US tariffs on Indian goods to 50%, has brought considerable tension yet cautious optimism for a resolution.US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent acknowledged the complexity of the relationship, including tariff discussions and disputes over India’s purchase of Russian oil, but remains hopeful that both nations will
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has announced that more than 1,000 megawatts of solar panels have been installed since his administration took office more than a year ago, part of a drive to meet the country’s renewable energy goals.
India and the United States recently held their 2+2 Inter-sessional Dialogue virtually, aimed at deepening their strategic partnership in a rapidly shifting global order.The talks took place at a time of underlying strain in bilateral economic ties, largely owing to tariff-related tensions that emerged under the Trump administration’s trade policies.Despite these frictions, both countries
Beginning August 27, India faces one of the most severe trade shocks in recent history, as the United States enforces a sweeping 50% tariff on a wide range of Indian products.This move comes on top of an already existing 25% punitive duty introduced earlier under the Trump administration, primarily as a retaliatory measure against India’s continued purchases of Russian crude oil and defence
Two days before punitive US tariffs kick in, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (Aug 26) said that India would withstand the economic pressure as it continues to strengthen its resilience.The United States, under President Donald Trump’s administration, has officially issued a notice to impose an additional 25% tariff on Indian imports, effectively doubling the existing 25% tariff to a total
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, while commissioning two advanced multi-mission stealth frigates – INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri – at the Eastern Naval Command, reaffirmed the expanding role of the Indian Navy as a central pillar not only of India’s maritime security but also of its overall economic security.He underlined that the Navy’s responsibility extends far beyond safeguarding the sea lanes,