US Tariff Approach Appears Wobbly To Partners, CSIS Expert Rossow On US’s Tariff Approach To India

Senior Adviser and Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Richard M Rossow, has described the United States’ tariff approach as appearing “wobbly” to many of its partners.He noted that while some tariff measures have been applied globally or to large groups of countries, the only very specific exception was the original Russia

June 5, 2026
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Hardeep Singh Puri Meets Delcy Rodriguez, Announces Indian Technical Team Visit To Venezuela For Energy Cooperation

Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri held a meeting with Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodriguez in New Delhi on Thursday, underscoring the growing momentum in bilateral energy cooperation.In his remarks, Puri announced that a technical team from India would soon travel to Venezuela to examine opportunities in the energy sector, signalling a concrete step towards

June 5, 2026
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India A Strategic Ally, Trade Deal Nearing Completion, Says US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has described India as an important strategic ally of the United States, emphasising that the ongoing trade negotiations between the two nations are close to conclusion. He made these remarks while testifying before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday, where he was asked by Representative Bill Huizenga about the outcomes of his recent visit to

June 4, 2026
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PM Modi And Citibank CEO Jane Fraser Explore Global Investment, AI And Green Energy Partnerships

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Jane Fraser, Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Citi, in Mumbai to discuss opportunities to further support India’s economic growth priorities.The meeting centred on attracting global investment, expanding Indian companies overseas, developing alternative energy sources, and harnessing artificial intelligence for economic advancement.Fraser’s visit to India

June 4, 2026
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India And Venezuela Leaders Strengthen Cooperation In Energy, Trade And Global South

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodriguez held extensive discussions in New Delhi on Thursday, focusing on expanding cooperation across multiple sectors.The meeting was part of Rodriguez’s ongoing five-day working visit to India, which began on 3 June and will conclude on 7 June.The leaders reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral relations and identified energy

June 4, 2026
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Laos Invites Indian Firms To Forge Strategic Partnerships For Sustainable Growth

Laos Deputy Prime Minister Thongsavan Phomvihane has extended a strong invitation to Indian businesses to explore investment opportunities in Laos, emphasising the country’s political stability, strategic location, and commitment to green growth and digital transformation as key advantages for investors.He made these remarks at the India-Laos Business Forum, describing the event as an important

June 4, 2026
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British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper’s Maiden Visit To India Reinforces Vision 2035 And Accelerates UK-India Trade Pact

British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday for her first official visit to India, marking a significant milestone in high-level diplomatic engagements between the two nations. The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal welcomed her warmly, underlining the importance of the visit in charting the next chapter of bilateral relations. In a post

June 4, 2026
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Chinese PLA General Wei Chang Claims India Will Never Achieve Complete Defence Self-Reliance Despite Progress In Indigenous Weapons Manufacturing

A Chinese general has publicly dismissed India’s ambition to achieve full
defence self-reliance, asserting that New Delhi will never be able to
manufacture all its own weapons.

At a strategic forum in Beijing, PLA Equipment Development Department Deputy
Director General Wei Chang stated that India will remain dependent on
foreign suppliers for

June 3, 2026
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Cyprus’s BrahMos Bid Revives Fears of A New Mediterranean Missile Crisis, Sparks Turkish Concerns

Cyprus’s potential acquisition of India’s BrahMos supersonic cruise missile has triggered alarm in Turkey, with analysts warning of a looming Eastern Mediterranean crisis reminiscent of the 1990s S-300 standoff.The speculation has intensified regional tensions, as Ankara fears its strategic assets could be challenged by Indian missile systems deployed near its maritime sphere.Reports from Turkish

June 3, 2026
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Venezuela’s Acting President Rodríguez Begins Five‑Day Visit To Strengthen India Ties

Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodriguez arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday for a five-day working visit aimed at further strengthening bilateral ties between India and Venezuela.The Ministry of External Affairs welcomed her arrival, noting that the visit would provide an opportunity to consolidate cooperation and build on the momentum in the partnership between the two countries. In a message

June 3, 2026
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