International
U.S. President Donald Trump in a press interaction on Wednesday called Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi a “great man” and “friend.” He said, “He loves Trump,” then quickly added, “I don’t want to destroy his political career,” asking people not to read too much into the remark. Comment on Indian-Russian oil deal In the same […]
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New Delhi reiterated that its foremost concern is protecting the interests of Indian consumers, following former President Donald Trump’s claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured him India would stop buying Russian oil. Ministry’s statement on energy policy The Ministry of External Affairs said India’s import policies are guided by the goal of ensuring stable […]
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Ashley J. Tellis, a U.S. foreign policy expert of Indian origin, was arrested and charged for unlawfully retaining classified national defense information. He faces allegations related to more than 1,000 pages of documents found at his home in Virginia. Allegations of meetings with Chinese officials Court documents state Tellis held multiple dinners with Chinese government
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Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra has downplayed fears over newly imposed U.S. tariffs, saying they are “not a matter of huge concern.” He asserted that India’s economy, driven largely by domestic factors, is well positioned to absorb external shocks. Strong fundamentals underpin confidence Speaking at the IMF-World Bank meetings in Washington, Malhotra said
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Russia rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning that its economy was close to collapse, calling his assertions unfounded. Trump’s claim of fuel shortages During a Washington speech, Trump had said Russia was suffering from “long lines waiting for gasoline” and predicted its economy would collapse. In response, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said that domestic
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India is holding detailed trade discussions with the United States, with officials stressing the goal of finding a “win-win situation” for both countries. The talks come in the backdrop of heightened tensions caused by recent tariff measures imposed by Washington on Indian goods. Tariff-Free Exports Highlight Despite the frictions, around 45% of Indian exports to […]