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US Congressman Ro Khanna has strongly criticised the Trump administration’s decision to impose 50% tariffs on Indian goods, saying that the ego of Donald Trump should not be allowed to destroy the strategic relationship with India, which is crucial for ensuring American leadership over China.Khanna pointed out that the tariffs are higher on India than on China or any other country except Brazil,
Azerbaijan has recently escalated its criticism of India, accusing New Delhi of blocking its bid to secure full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). The allegation was made in the wake of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during an official engagement in Tianjin, China.According to reports carried by Azerbaijani and
The recent remarks by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent shed light on the evolving tensions between Washington and New Delhi over trade, Russia, and geopolitical alignments amid the backdrop of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit.Speaking in an interview with Fox Business, Bessent conveyed optimism that the United States and India would eventually resolve their ongoing trade
In the aftermath of the recently concluded Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in China, sharp comments made by White House trade adviser Peter Navarro have injected fresh tension into India–U.S. relations.Navarro, known for his hardline stance on economic and strategic issues, launched a scathing attack on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for holding joint discussions with Russian
At the recently concluded Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, India achieved a series of subtle but substantive diplomatic breakthroughs that signalled an important recalibration of its role in Eurasian and Asian geopolitics.One of the most notable outcomes was India’s success in securing a joint condemnation of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam.Traditionally, SCO
In a significant development that underscores rising tensions in US-India relations, former US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has accused President Donald Trump of undermining Washington’s strategic partnership with New Delhi in favour of Pakistan.Speaking in an interview with the MeidasTouch Network’s YouTube channel, Sullivan alleged that Trump prioritised business dealings linked to
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri attended the SCO Plus Meeting in Tianjin on September 1, 2025, where he emphasized key aspects of India’s diplomatic priorities within the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) framework.He underscored the urgent need for reform of the United Nations, highlighting it as a necessary step for global governance that is more representative and effective.Misri also
For IndiaThe Tianjin episode enhances India’s diplomatic profile within the SCO, projecting Prime Minister Modi as a credible and respected leader in Asian geopolitics. His visible warmth with both Putin and Xi positions India as a bridge player between Moscow and Beijing at a time of shifting global alignments. India is signalling that despite U.S. partnership, it retains strategic autonomy and
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin on Sept 1, 2025, became a stage for China, Russia, and India to project an image of solidarity in the face of mounting US and Western pressures.The firmest expression of this unity came in the summit’s declaration, where member states jointly condemned US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran earlier in June as well as the April Pahalgam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to New Delhi on September 1, 2025, after concluding a significant four-day visit to Japan and China, during which he not only participated in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin but also held the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit with Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru.The visit was described by PM Modi as “productive,” where he