Putin-Trump Alaska summit set to test peace prospects in Ukraine
US President Donald Trump will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday at Joint Military Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, for a high-stakes summit expected to focus on ending the Russia-Ukraine war. The meeting comes amid heightened tensions, with Putin reiterating his June
Trump’s Pakistan tilt erodes two decades of US-India strategic trust: Report
US President Donald Trump’s repeated endorsement of Pakistan and disregard for India’s core security concerns have undermined the strategic partnership between Washington and New Delhi, according to a report by the International Centre for Peace Studies (ICPS). The report stated that successive US
India’s stance reinforced as Pakistan misses IMF loan targets again
Pakistan’s repeated inability to meet International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan conditions has once again reinforced India’s long-standing concerns over Islamabad’s misuse of international financial aid. For the second review of its $7 billion bailout package, Pakistan failed to achieve three out of five
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit India ahead of SCO Summit
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit India on August 18 for talks under the Special Representative mechanism, just days before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled trip to China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin later this month. The SCO
India, Singapore strengthen strategic ties at 3rd Ministerial Roundtable
India and Singapore have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation during the third India–Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR), held in New Delhi on Wednesday. The talks focused on six key pillars: digitalisation, skill development, sustainability, healthcare, connectivity, and advanced manufacturing. The Indian delegation
US, Pakistan hold counterterrorism dialogue despite Islamabad’s terror links
The United States and Pakistan have held their annual counterterrorism dialogue in Islamabad, reaffirming a “shared commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations,” despite Pakistan’s long history of hosting terrorist groups. The joint statement from the meeting, co-chaired by U.S.
Third India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable to be held in Delhi today
India and Singapore are set to hold the third edition of the India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) in New Delhi on Wednesday, aiming to deepen their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and explore new areas of cooperation. The high-level meeting comes ahead of a possible visit
Trump’s Pakistan oil deal risks geopolitical fallout
US President Donald Trump’s new agreement for joint development of Pakistan’s oil reserves, announced via Truth Social, is being touted as the start of a long-term energy partnership. But analysts warn it may bring the US more geopolitical turbulence than benefits. The deal,
Modi, Zelensky discuss Ukraine conflict; India reiterates call for peaceful resolution
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday, reaffirming India’s consistent stance for a peaceful settlement of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and its commitment to supporting early restoration of peace. During their phone conversation, Zelensky briefed Modi on recent developments
Trump extends tariff moratorium on China until November as trade talks continue
US President Donald Trump has extended the tariff moratorium for China until November 10, allowing more time for negotiations between the two economic powers. The suspension, which was set to expire Tuesday, maintains US tariffs at 30 per cent and Chinese tariffs at
India’s resilience amid US tariffs: Strategic reforms and strong demand
India’s economy remains robust despite stalled trade talks with the US, showcasing its ability to withstand tariff pressures through strategic reforms and strong domestic demand. Over the past decade, India has transformed into a diversified economic powerhouse, driven by initiatives like Atmanirbhar Bharat
US VP Vance backs Ukraine peace talks on current frontlines, signals end to US funding
US Vice President J.D. Vance has called for Ukraine peace negotiations to be based on the current battle lines, saying such a settlement would be “realistic, if imperfect,” ahead of the upcoming Trump-Putin summit in Alaska. Speaking to Fox News, Vance said the
PM Modi rebuts Trump’s ‘dead economy’ remark, says India fastest-growing major economy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday countered US President Donald Trump’s recent comment describing India as a “dead economy,” asserting that India is in fact the fastest-growing major economy in the world. Speaking at the International Institute of Information Technology Auditorium after laying
Trump doesn’t understand Asia or India, says Jim Rogers on US tariffs
As US President Donald Trump imposes 25 per cent tariffs on India, with another 25 per cent set for August 27, noted American investor and financial commentator Jim Rogers said on Friday that Trump “doesn’t understand much of the world,” especially Asia and
Lisa Curtis calls Trump tariffs on India ‘shocking’, highlights India’s economic strength
Former U.S. National Security Council official and foreign policy expert Lisa Curtis has criticized the recent decision by former President Donald Trump to impose a 25 per cent tariff on Indian imports, calling it “shocking” and inconsistent with the strategic relationship between the
PM Modi inaugurates Kartavya Bhavan to boost governance efficiency
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan-3 on Wednesday at Kartavya Path in New Delhi, marking a major step in India’s administrative modernization under the Central Vista redevelopment plan. Kartavya Bhavan-3, the first completed building of the Common Central Secretariat project, will house
Trump links India oil tariff to Ukraine peace talks progress
US President Donald Trump speculated that the recent 50 per cent tariff imposed on Indian oil imports from Russia may have influenced progress in ongoing talks with Moscow to end the Ukraine war. “We put a 50 per cent tariff on India,” Trump
Anand Mahindra: India must turn US tariffs into transformative opportunity
Industrialist Anand Mahindra has responded to the U.S. decision to impose a 50% tariff on Indian imports by urging India to seize this moment as a turning point. He called on the nation to pursue bold economic reforms and turn adversity into opportunity.
Trump imposes extra 25% tariffs on Indian imports
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing an additional 25% tariff on imports from India, citing New Delhi’s continued purchase of oil from Russia. The move is part of Washington’s broader sanctions strategy targeting Moscow over its war in Ukraine.
Trump imposes 25% extra tariff on India over Russian oil imports
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced an additional 25% tariff on Indian imports in retaliation for New Delhi’s continued purchase of Russian oil. This move raises total tariffs on India to 50%, making it the highest among major U.S. trading partners. India