International

NSA Ajit Doval in Moscow Amid Trump Tariff Threats on Oil

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval has arrived in Moscow for a key diplomatic visit. The trip comes at a time when India is facing renewed pressure from the United States over its continued oil imports from Russia. Doval is expected to hold discussions with senior Russian officials on defence cooperation, energy trade, and regional […]

National

India Tariffs Lower Than Sri Lanka, Thailand

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

India’s average tariff on goods imported from the United States in 2023 stood at 6.1 %, making it lower than those imposed by several other Asian countries. Sri Lanka charged 8.4 % on U.S. goods, while Thailand levied 6.9 %. These figures directly challenge claims that India is overly protectionist when it comes to trade with the U.S. […]

International

Haley Warns U.S.: Don’t Damage Ties With India

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley has urged the United States to not damage its strategic partnership with India. In a sharp remark directed at President Donald Trump, Haley said the U.S. should not “give China a pass and burn a relationship with a strong ally like India.” China’s Free Pass Versus […]

International

Russia Slams U.S. Tariffs, Calls It “Neocolonial Agenda”

By BPN News Desk August 5, 2025

Russia has sharply criticized the United States after recent tariff threats were issued against India over its continued purchase of Russian oil. The Russian Foreign Ministry described the move as part of a “neocolonial agenda,” accusing Washington of trying to dominate international trade through coercion and intimidation. Trump Warns of Higher Duties on Indian Goods […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Keep Your Tariffs, Clown. India Keeps Its Spine

By BPN News Desk August 5, 2025

When Donald Trump tweeted his outrage over India’s Russian oil imports, it wasn’t just a foreign policy position—it was a tantrum. A full-blown, playground-level meltdown. You’d think the man found out India replaced him with a more stable supplier of spray tan. Instead, all India did was buy oil for its citizens at a reasonable […]

National

India Rejects Trump’s Remarks on Russian Oil Trade

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2025

The Indian government has strongly rejected recent remarks made by U.S. President Donald Trump, who accused India of purchasing large quantities of Russian oil, refining it, and selling it in the global market, including possibly to the United States. Trump also threatened to impose higher tariffs on Indian exports if this continued. Government Calls Trump’s […]

International

Trump Accuses India of Reselling Russian Oil, Warns of Tariffs

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2025

United States President Donald Trump has accused India of buying large volumes of crude oil from Russia and reselling it in international markets at a profit. Speaking at a campaign-style event, Trump suggested that the practice was undermining global sanctions on Russia and declared he would consider raising tariffs on Indian goods if the issue […]

International

India Stands Firm on Russian Oil Amid Trump Pressure

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made it clear that India will continue importing oil from Russia despite mounting pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has recently imposed new tariffs on Indian goods. India Unmoved by Tariff Threats According to officials, India has not issued any directive to halt Russian oil purchases. While some state-run […]

National

MEA Dismisses Rumours on Reviewing US Trade Pacts

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2025

The Ministry of External Affairs has rejected social media rumours that India is reviewing trade agreements or imposing duties on goods from the United States in response to recent tariff actions. No Change in Tariff Policy, Says Government In an official clarification, the government stated that no such review is being carried out and no […]

International

Trump Welcomes Reports of India Pausing Russian Oil

By BPN News Desk August 2, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has said that reports of India potentially halting Russian oil imports are “a good step,” though he added that he was not yet certain of the accuracy of these reports. State Refiners Reportedly Shift Away from Russian Crude Several Indian state-run oil companies, including Indian Oil Corporation and Bharat Petroleum, have […]