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Navarro’s ‘Brahmins Profiteering’ Remark on Oil Purchases Stirs Row
Trade tensions between Washington and New Delhi have escalated as White House trade adviser Peter Navarro dramatically accused India of laundering Russian oil and enabling “Brahmins profiteering at the expense of the Indian people” during a Fox News interview. His remarks came amid the enforcement of a steep 50 percent...
Xi Pushes Four-Point Reset of India Ties
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on the margins of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin, where Xi advanced four proposals aimed at deepening bilateral engagement. According to Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, Xi urged enhanced strategic communication and trust-building, expanded exchanges and cooperation,...
Tariff Ruling Deals Major Blow to Trump’s Trade Powers
A U. S. appeals court has declared that a significant portion of the tariff measures enacted by President Donald Trump under emergency powers lack proper legal foundation, though those duties remain active until mid‑October pending a final appeal to the Supreme Court. The Federal Circuit Court, by a 7‑4...
Inquiry Findings Reveal Demography Shift in Sambhal
A three‑member judicial commission examining the 24 November 2024 violence in Sambhal has presented a report to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, exposing a pronounced transformation in the town’s religious composition. The findings indicate that Hindus now constitute only about 15 percent of the municipal population, down from 45 percent at the time...
Democrats Blast Trump on India Tariff Gamble
Democrats on the US House Foreign Affairs Committee have sharply criticised President Donald Trump for imposing steep 50 per cent tariffs on Indian exports in response to India’s continued purchase of Russian oil. They argue that targeting India, while China—an even larger buyer of Russian crude—faces no comparable measures, undermines...
Modi Declines Trump’s Calls Amid Trade Tensions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reportedly declined four phone calls from U. S. President Donald Trump in recent weeks, amid escalating trade tensions between the two nations. The German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung cited sources indicating that Modi’s refusal to engage was driven by both anger and caution. Similarly,...
Zelenskyy to Visit India as Plans Take Shape
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to visit India, with the specific date for his trip still under discussion, according to Ukraine’s Ambassador to India, Oleksandr Polishchuk. The planned visit follows an invitation extended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his trip to Kyiv in August of the previous...
India Faces Severe Trade Fallout as US Imposes 50% Tariff
The United States has implemented a 50% tariff on Indian goods, escalating trade tensions between the two nations. This move, announced by President Donald Trump, comprises an initial 25% tariff imposed earlier and an additional 25% penalty targeting India’s continued import of discounted Russian oil. The tariffs are set...
US Tariff Plans Target Products from India
The United States is moving forward with plans to implement a 50 percent tariff on products from India, as outlined in a draft notice published by the Department of Homeland Security. The announcement follows earlier remarks made by former US President Donald Trump, who proposed doubling tariffs on Indian...
India Plans Strategy for Exporters Amid US Tariff Hikes
The Prime Minister’s Office has called for a high-level meeting on August 26 to discuss measures aimed at mitigating the impact of rising tariffs on Indian exporters in the United States. According to sources close to the matter, the meeting will assess the challenges faced by exporters due to...
Pak Diplomatic Overture Signals Dialogue Beyond Kashmir
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, announced from Islamabad that his country is prepared to pursue a composite dialogue with India, covering Kashmir and all outstanding bilateral issues. Speaking to journalists outside Parliament, Dar emphasised that any forthcoming talks would not be confined to a single...
Trump reassesses involvement in Russia-Ukraine peace process
US President Donald Trump has indicated a shift in his approach to facilitating peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. While he had previously shown a willingness to directly mediate between the two warring nations, recent reports suggest that Trump is stepping back from this role, opting instead to encourage...
Jaishankar Defends India’s Oil Purchases from Russia
India’s decision to continue purchasing oil from Russia has drawn significant attention, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar clarifying the rationale behind the nation’s stance. Speaking in Moscow on Thursday, Jaishankar explained that India’s energy procurement strategy not only aligns with the country’s national interests but also mirrors calls...
Chief Justice Gavai Warns Against Judicial Overreach
Chief Justice of India B R Gavai made a strong statement on Thursday, asserting that judicial activism should not be allowed to morph into judicial terrorism. His comments came during a crucial presidential reference hearing that raised significant constitutional questions surrounding the extent of the judiciary’s power in relation...
Trump’s Tariff Strategy Hits India Hard Over Oil Trade
US President Donald Trump’s recent announcement of a 50 per cent import duty on oil from India has sparked international concern, marking a sharp escalation in the economic tension between the two countries. This new levy, which compounds the earlier 25 per cent tariffs imposed on Indian goods, is...
Opposition criticises government’s legislative push amid Gandhi’s Yatra
Opposition leaders have swiftly condemned the government’s attempt to introduce multiple bills in the Lok Sabha, accusing it of a calculated strategy to divert attention from the ongoing ‘Vote Adhikar Yatra’ led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. The government, through Home Minister Amit Shah, introduced a series of bills...
Putin Briefs Modi on Alaska Summit Outcomes
Russian President Vladimir Putin placed a call to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 18 August 2025, offering a direct account of his meeting with U. S. President Donald Trump in Alaska. Putin shared key impressions from the summit, aiming to reinforce diplomatic ties and gather international perspectives on the...
Trinamool Questions Validity of West Bengal’s Voter Roll Revision
The Trinamool Congress has raised concerns over the forthcoming Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in West Bengal, as announced by the Election Commission. The party has expressed doubts about the effectiveness of the revision process and cautioned against any potential removal of legitimate voter names from the rolls....
