Former senior diplomat Mahesh Sachdev said US tariffs on Indian goods are a "serious setback but not exactly a disaster," warning textiles, gems, jewellery, and seafood exports will be hit hardest, while leather and footwear face limited impact.
Former MoS MJ Akbar criticized the US 50% tariff on India, questioning why Germany and China face no similar measures. He said the tariffs will minimally affect India's trade, weaken the US, and noted India-China ties have strengthened, shifting global focus from Washington to the SCO summit
In a post on X, Ramesh said, "The Trump double tariff has come into effect. This will undoubtedly hit our labour-intensive exports to the US - especially textiles, gems & jewellery, leather, marine products, and engineering as well."
Former US Ambassador Nikki Haley urged rebuilding US-India relations to counter China, calling India a "prized free and democratic partner." She stressed the need for direct talks between President Trump and Prime Minister Modi to address trade and strategic issues, highlighting India's cruc
Russian Charge d'Affaires Roman Babushkin on Wednesday sharply criticised the US' imposition of 'sanctions' on India, asserting that such actions reflect a lack of trust and disrespect for national sovereignty, while noting that if Washington considered New Delhi its friend, then it would
New Delhi [India]/ Ottawa [Canada], August 19: Reinforcing its valued relationship with India and its vibrant student community, Huron University, one of Canada's oldest and most respected liberal arts institutions, has announced the formation of its India Advisory Committee, composed of lea
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, in a meeting with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, highlighted ongoing cooperation and confidence-building measures between China and India.
Former diplomat Vikas Swarup has described the United States' current relationship with Pakistan as a short-term, tactical arrangement driven largely by financial interests, while stressing that US-India ties remain strategic in nature.
Congress MP Karti Chidambaram dismissed US President Donald Trump's "dead economy" comment as a typical offhand remark, stressing that US-India ties are resilient and long-term. He also criticised the BJP's treatment of allies, noting O Panneerselvam's isolation after AIADMK's split and N
The Iranian Embassy in India urged Indian media to avoid spreading "fake and fabricated news" about Iran and its leadership, calling for credible reporting. It emphasized respect for journalistic integrity and highlighted Iran's recent military actions while urging stronger bilateral ties be
This port visit demonstrates US and India's shared democratic values and mutual commitment to advancing security and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region through strengthened maritime partnership.
New York [US], July 21: In a landmark initiative aimed at deepening India-US academic engagement and global leadership, O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) inaugurated the Motwani Jadeja Institute for American Studies (MJIAS) at a prestigious event in New York. The occasion was marked by the