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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
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai is currently on an international outreach mission aimed at positioning the state as an attractive global investment hub. As part of this initiative, Sai met with Lee Jae Jeng, the Chairman of the Advanced Technology Centre Association (ATCA), along with senior officials in Seoul, South Korea.ATCA is a major consortium representing over 60 companies
On August 27, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump once again reiterated that he personally played a pivotal role in preventing a potential nuclear confrontation between India and Pakistan earlier this year.Speaking at a White House cabinet meeting, Trump recounted conversations he claimed to have had with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi—whom he described as a “very terrific man”—and Pakistani
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
by Col Dr PK Vasudeva (Retd)U.S. tariffs under President Donald Trump and India’s push within Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) countries for de-dollarization are both highly strategic and effective in their own ways.The U.S.’s decision to impose steep tariffs (25% + additional 25% penalty tied to India’s continued Russian oil imports) on India under Section 232 (national
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a telephone call from Finland’s President Alexander Stubb on August 27, 2025, during which both leaders discussed important international and bilateral matters, including the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.President Stubb shared his assessment of recent high-level meetings held in Washington among leaders from Europe, the United States, and Ukraine, focusing on
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
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, scheduled to be held in Tianjin, China, from August 31 to September 1, is poised to be one of the most consequential gatherings in recent years, underlining shifting geopolitical currents and the growing solidarity of the Global South in a world shaped by U.S.-China rivalry and ongoing Russian-Western tensions.Chinese President Xi Jinping is set
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