PM Modi, Donald Trump Exchange Diwali Greetings, Reaffirm India–US Friendship Amid Trade Tensions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his gratitude to United States President Donald Trump for his Diwali greetings and phone call, describing India and the US as “great democracies” united in their shared commitment to global peace and the fight against terrorism. During their conversation, the two leaders exchanged festive wishes and reaffirmed the […]
Trump’s ‘Destroy Career’ Remark on Modi Sparks Firm Indian Response
US President Donald Trump’s latest remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi, including a claim that India promised to stop buying Russian oil and a quip about not wanting to “destroy his political career,” have drawn a measured but firm response from New Delhi. India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) categorically denied any recent phone conversation […]
India’s Growth Remains Attractive Despite US Tariffs, H-1B Concerns
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-US Trade Talks: Trump Strikes Optimistic Tone, Modi Responds in Kind
United States President Donald Trump offered a strikingly conciliatory message this week on trade relations with India, after months of turbulence marked by new tariffs and sharp rhetoric. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump said negotiations were ongoing to address “trade barriers” between the two countries. He added that he […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
US Slaps 25% Tariff, Additional Penalties on India Over Russian Oil, High Trade Barriers
New Delhi: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a 25% tariff on Indian goods, coupled with additional penalties linked to India’s purchase of Russian oil and military equipment. The announcement comes just two days before the August 1 reciprocal tariff deadline, heightening tensions between Washington and New Delhi. Calling India “Russia’s largest buyer of […]