Indian exporters stared at the onset of a new era as US President Donald Trump’s additional 25 per cent tariff on imports from India took effect at 9:31 am India time, taking the total levy to 50 per cent. The development comes after the collapse of trade talks between New Delhi and Washington after weeks,…
US President Donald Trump on Monday claimed that American tariffs on India over its purchase of Russian oil had delivered a “big blow” to Moscow, saying, “No one would have been so tough and I haven’t stopped there.” Speaking at a White House briefing, Trump added: “[It] doesn’t help when the president of the United…
The central government is set to brief the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs on Monday about developments in the country’s foreign policy, covering aspects such as the potential impact and the steps undertaken to counter the recent changes in US trade policy as well as US-India trade negotiations. The briefing is scheduled to start…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, during which the Russian leader reportedly briefed him on the ongoing developments related to the Ukraine conflict. The discussion between the two leaders comes at a time when the United States has intensified pressure on India over its continued import…
United States President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) suggested that India may cease purchasing Russian oil, calling it “a good step” if confirmed, while India has defended its sovereign right to conduct energy policy based on national interest. Earlier on Friday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) clarified that India’s energy purchases are guided…