US tariffs row: Putin backs Modi, says ‘India won’t bow to pressure’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as the Russian leader praised Modi as a "wise and balanced leader" while asserting that India would never allow itself to be humiliated amid US tariffs and global trade tensions. (PC: Financial Times)

Russian President Vladimir Putin has strongly defended India’s continued imports of Russian crude oil, dismissing mounting pressure from the United States and calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a “balanced, wise, and nationally oriented leader.” Speaking at the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi on Thursday, Putin stressed that New Delhi would never compromise its sovereignty under […]

India’s Growth Remains Attractive Despite US Tariffs, H-1B Concerns

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show 2025 in Greater Noida, highlighting India’s self-reliance and resilience amid global trade disruptions. (PC: DD News)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India’s economic trajectory remains “strong and attractive” despite global disruptions, US tariffs, and the steep hike in H-1B visa fees. Speaking at the inauguration of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS) 2025 in Greater Noida, he underscored the nation’s push toward self-reliance and reforms. “Bharat jaise desh […]

India to US: Oil Is Business, Not Politics

In an increasingly multipolar world, nations are recalibrating their foreign policies not based on ideology but on strategic self-interest. India, the world’s most populous democracy and fastest-growing major economy, is making one thing clear: when it comes to energy security, national interest trumps political pressure. That was the underlying message from Vinay Kumar, India’s ambassador […]

Russia Backs India’s Trade Autonomy Amid Trump’s Tariff Threats

Russia has firmly supported India’s right to pursue independent trade policies, just a day after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to “substantially” raise tariffs on New Delhi over its purchase of Russian oil. “We believe that sovereign countries must have and do have the right to choose their trade partners,” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told […]