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Trump's decision to raise tariffs on India unjustified and ignores market
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
US President Donald Trump's claim that India is buying massive amounts of Russian oil and selling it on the open market for big profits "is factually incorrect and misleading," think tank GTRI has said, noting that a key reason New Delhi stepped up Russian oil purchases was to help stabil
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Cross-party US lawmakers launch Uyghur Genocide Accountability Act against
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a bipartisan push to hold the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) accountable for its ongoing human rights atrocities, Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chair and Co-Chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), have introduced the Uyghur Geno
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"Hoping for a breakthrough": US envoy to visit Moscow for Ukraine talks
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
US special envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Moscow to push for Ukraine peace talks, according to RT. Trump expects a ceasefire by August 8 and has warned of harsh penalties if no deal is reached. The US plans to sell weapons to NATO allies to aid Ukraine negotiations.
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Afghanistan harbours major terror groups despite Taliban's Doha pledge, wa
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Afghanistan remains a hub for terror groups like ISIS-K, TTP, and Al-Qaeda despite the Doha Agreement, says SIGAR. The Taliban's support for militants and harsh policies have worsened insecurity, stalled diplomacy, and deepened the humanitarian crisis, leaving the country and region at risk,
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Trump orders nuke submarines near Russia after Medvedev's remarks on Sovie
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
US President Donald Trump said he ordered two nuclear submarines near Russia after Dmitry Medvedev's remarks, warning of possible consequences. He stressed the U.S. must be prepared. Trump also criticized the Ukraine war and announced plans to send his envoy to Russia, calling it "Biden's Wa
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"Steady, time-tested": MEA says ties with Russia stand on "merit, should n
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, during the weekly media briefing, emphasised that India's relations with any country are based on their own merit and shouldn't be viewed through the lens of third countries
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Taken note of US sanctions, looking into it: MEA
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal during weekly media briefing stated that India has taken note of the sanctions and is currently reviewing the situation.
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"I don't think it's going to have the kind of impact...similar to tariffs
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In an exclusive interview with ANI, he said that the tariffs won't have a significant disruptive impact on the US economy, given India's relatively small share of US international trade, around 2.5%.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio slams India over Russian oil purchases,
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized India's Russian oil imports, calling them a "point of irritation" that funds the Ukraine war. He defended past investigations clearing Trump of collusion, warned against recognizing Palestine, and stressed strategic balance with China amid global
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Trump signs executive order to raise tariffs on key trading partners citin
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
US President Donald Trump signed a new executive order adjusting tariff rates on several countries to address trade deficits, citing national security concerns. It replaces earlier rates, imposes penalties for transshipment, and will be enforced by trade and customs officials starting seven
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US announces sanctions Palestinian authority over "terrorism support", "un
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The US State Department announces the sanctioning of Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) and Palestinian Authority (PA) officials, who will be denied visas to enter the US for not complying with their commitments and undermining the prospects for peace.
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US dictating its will on independent nations such as Iran and India: Irani
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"Resisting such policies is a stand for a more powerful emerging non-Western-led multilateral world order and a stronger Global South," the Embassy added.
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