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
India-Russia partnership steady and independent, says MEA amid US criticism
India and Russia share a “steady and time-tested partnership,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) affirmed on Friday, amid renewed U.S. criticism over India’s continued trade with Moscow. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, speaking at a weekly press briefing, reiterated that India’s foreign relations
Trump administration halts UCLA research funding over antisemitism claims
The Trump administration has suspended federal research funding to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), citing allegations of antisemitism and bias, university officials confirmed on Thursday. UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk said in a statement that the suspension impacts grants administered by federal
Trump’s policies undermine US-India ties, clash with strategic interests: Report
U.S. President Donald Trump’s South Asia policy is straining U.S.-India relations due to key strategic contradictions, according to a report in The Eurasian Times. Despite publicly promoting India as a crucial partner in the Indo-Pacific, Trump’s recent actions appear to undermine New Delhi’s
Ex-judge submits MUDA scam report to Karnataka govt amid political storm
Retired Karnataka High Court judge P.N. Desai, who heads the judicial commission probing the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam, submitted a six-volume report to the state government on Thursday. Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh received the report on behalf of the Siddaramaiah administration.
Iran slams US for using sanctions to pressure nations like India and Iran
Iran has accused the United States of weaponizing sanctions to assert control over independent countries such as Iran and India, calling it a modern form of economic imperialism that violates international law and undermines national sovereignty. In a strongly worded post on X,
Trump imposes 50% universal tariff on copper imports to boost domestic industry
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation imposing a 50% universal tariff on all imports of semi-finished copper and copper-intensive derivative products, effective August 1. The move aims to protect and strengthen the domestic copper industry, which is considered vital to national
Trump imposes 25% tariff penalty on Indian imports from August 1
In a significant trade move, US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff with additional penalties on imports from India starting August 1. The announcement, made via his social media platform Truth Social, cited India’s high tariffs and ongoing military and energy deals
Trump says tariff talks unlikely to conclude as deadline nears
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that tariff negotiations, including those with South Korea, are unlikely to be completed by Wednesday, just days ahead of the August 1 deadline he set for new trade deals. Speaking to reporters upon returning from Scotland, Trump
Trump sets 10-day deadline for Russia to end Ukraine war, warns of tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a new 10-day ultimatum to Russia to end its war in Ukraine, sharply reducing the original 50-day timeline he announced earlier this month. Trump warned that failure to comply would result in harsh economic measures, including tariffs.
Modi’s Maldives visit signals renewed regional partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent two-day visit to the Maldives has been hailed as a pivotal moment in South Asian diplomacy, reaffirming India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy and signaling a major reset in bilateral ties with Male. This was the first visit by a
‘Blood and water can’t flow together’: Jaishankar on India-Pakistan ties
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar declared a new chapter in India’s national security policy, unveiling a five-point anti-terror doctrine in the Lok Sabha on Monday during a special session on Operation Sindoor. Calling it a “new normal,” Jaishankar said India will no longer
Maldives President Muizzu hails PM Modi’s visit, calls him ‘wonderful person’
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s landmark State visit to the island nation, calling it a major boost to bilateral relations and describing the Indian leader as a “wonderful person.” Speaking to Indian media after Maldives’ Independence Day celebrations, where