Trump Escalates Tariff Pressure on India, Links Russian Oil Purchases to Ukraine War
Less than a week after announcing a 25% tariff on Indian exports “plus a penalty,” U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of India, accusing it of profiting from Russian oil sales and indirectly funding Moscow’s war in Ukraine. On Monday (August 4, 2025), Trump posted on Truth Social: “India is not only buying […]
Philippines President Marcos Jr Begins First State Visit to India, Marking 75 Years of Ties
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr arrived in New Delhi on August 4 for his first state visit to India. This visit aimed at deepening cooperation across defence, trade, and cultural sectors as the two nations celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations. Accompanied by First Lady Louise Araneta Marcos and a high-level delegation of Cabinet ministers, […]
US Tariffs Test India Ties, But Trade Talks Stay on Course
Amid heated political rhetoric and punitive tariffs, India and the United States remain “intensely engaged” in trade negotiations aimed at finalizing a mutually beneficial agreement by the end of this month. According to officials familiar with the talks, the discussions are proceeding “strictly within the bilaterally agreed framework” established earlier this year—untouched by broader geopolitical […]
India Rejects Fake Reports Amid U.S. Tariff Row, Eyes Trade Talks with Washington
Amid rising trade tensions with the United States, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has moved swiftly to dismiss fake reports circulating online. These reports claimed that New Delhi was reviewing the list of U.S. goods exempted from tariffs and reconsidering bilateral agreements with Washington. On social media platform X, the MEA’s fact-check unit posted […]
India Assures Continued Support in Nimisha Priya Death Row Case in Yemen
India reaffirmed its commitment to providing all possible assistance in the case of Nimisha Priya, the Indian nurse sentenced to death in Yemen for the 2017 murder of a Yemeni citizen. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it remains actively engaged in the matter and is also in touch with “friendly governments” to explore […]
‘India Fastest-Growing Major Economy’: Goyal Hits Back at Trump Amid Tariff Row
Trump’s ‘dead economy’ jibe sparks political storm, fuels debate over India’s growth trajectory and US-India trade ties. US President Donald Trump’s sharp remarks calling India’s economy “dead” have triggered a fierce political debate in India. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal countered the criticism in Parliament, asserting that India remains the world’s fastest-growing major economy and is […]
PM Modi Puts Indus Waters Treaty in Abeyance, Calls It ‘Nehru’s Blunder’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said his government had taken a “historic decision” by putting the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, calling it a move in the best interests of India’s citizens and farmers. Participating in a 19-hour debate in the Lok Sabha on Operation Sindoor, Modi described the 1960 treaty signed by then […]
Nimisha Priya Case: Death Sentence of Indian Nurse Overturned in Yemen, Confirms Grand Mufti’s Office
The death sentence of Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse imprisoned in Yemen, has been officially overturned, the office of Indian Grand Mufti Kanthapuram A P Abubakker Muslaiyar confirmed on Tuesday. In a statement cited by ANI, the Grand Mufti’s office said, “The death sentence of Nimisha Priya, which was previously suspended, has been completely cancelled […]
India’s Mobile Revolution: From Importer to Export Powerhouse in Just 10 Years
In 2014, India relied on imports to meet 75% of its mobile demand. A decade later, in 2025, that number has dropped to just 0.02%. The strategic reforms, government-backed incentives, and a massive push in domestic manufacturing make this thing happen. Now India has emerged as the second-largest mobile phone manufacturing country in the world. […]
“Who Is Trump to Stop a War?”: Opposition Questions PM’s Silence on Ceasefire Claim
Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday questioned U.S involvement in Operation sindoor. He questioned the Indian government over repeated claims made by US President Donald Trump, who has now said 25 times that he stopped a war between India and Pakistan. Speaking to reporters in Parliament, Gandhi said, […]