David Goldwyn, a leading global energy and geopolitical expert and a former senior official in the US Department of Energy, called Peter Navarro, Senior Counsellor for Trade and Manufacturing under US President Donald Trump, a "fringe diplomat" who is being allowed to attack India on TV a
China's Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, criticised US tariffs on India as "unfair, unreasonable" and stressed that China opposes them. He highlighted the importance of India-China cooperation, saying it should prioritise development, mutual support, and making the 21st century a "genuine As
Reacting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's response to US President Donald Trump on India-US relationship, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Sunday stated that while the PM Modi was very quick to respond, there was some serious repair work that was needed to be done by the governments and dip
Days after US President Donald Trump softened his stand on India-US ties, calling it a "very special relationship", former Indian diplomat KP Fabian on Sunday stated that the US President is beginning to realise that his aggressive trade tactics with India, particularly the threat of an add
Delhi minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Saturday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's response to US President Donald Trump's positive comments on the India-US relationship, describing it as a display of statesmanship.
Former envoy Jawed Ashraf said Trump's positive remarks on Modi mark a "lowering of temperature" in US-India ties. He called it a welcome step but urged caution, noting tariffs remain and Trump's views can shift. Modi's restrained reciprocation showed India's consistent, measured approach
Former diplomat KP Fabian said PM Modi responded "in the best diplomatic fashion" to Donald Trump's remarks but cautioned against taking Trump's statements as policy. He rejected US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's claim India would surrender on tariffs, calling Trump's reasoning "illogic
Former diplomat T.P. Sreenivasan said there are signs of a positive shift in US President Donald Trump's approach towards PM Modi, expressing cautious optimism about India-US ties while noting uncertainty due to Trump's unpredictability and his advisors' tough stance.
EAM S Jaishankar said PM Modi values India-US ties and has a good personal relationship with President Trump, but gave no further details on ongoing engagements.
Following US President Donald Trump's post claiming that the US has "lost Russia and India to deepest, darkest China", West Asia Strategist Waiel Awwad noted the remark as an acknowledgement that reflects India's growing global stature as a significant power and strategic player.
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said India will eventually seek a trade deal with Washington despite continuing oil trade with Russia, warning that failure to support the US could lead to 50 per cent tariffs on Indian exports.