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PM Modi Appreciates Diwali Greetings from US President Trump, Stresses India-US Unity and Global Harmony

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly thanked US President Donald Trump for his Diwali greetings, highlighting the strong friendship and shared democratic values between India and the United States. PM Modi said such exchanges reinforce the commitment of both nations to democracy, tolerance, and global peace, while also celebrating the enduring people-to-people and cultural Read More…

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India Strongly Rejects Trump’s Claim of Modi’s “Russian Oil Promise” — Says Energy Policy Driven by National Interest

India has firmly dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to stop importing oil from Russia, asserting that the country’s energy decisions are guided solely by national interests and not influenced by external pressures. Responding to Trump’s remarks, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) clarified that India’s top priority is Read More…

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Trump Declares 100% Tariff on Chinese Goods as US–China Trade War Heats Up

Washington: The United States has reignited its trade war with China, as President Donald Trump announced a sweeping 100% additional tariff on Chinese imports — a move that has sent shockwaves through global markets. The escalation follows Beijing’s reported plan to restrict exports of rare earth elements, essential materials used in manufacturing everything from smartphones Read More…

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PM Modi Congratulates President Trump on Success of Gaza Peace Plan

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated former U.S. President Donald Trump on the successful implementation of the Gaza peace plan, which aims to bring lasting stability and harmony to the conflict-torn region. In his message, Prime Minister Modi praised the initiative as a “significant diplomatic achievement” and said that peaceful resolution through dialogue Read More…

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PM Modi Hails First Phase of Trump’s Peace Plan as a Step Toward Global Stability

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended a warm welcome to the agreement reached on the first phase of U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan, describing it as a positive and forward-looking step toward ensuring lasting peace and regional stability. In an official statement, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) praised the diplomatic efforts of all stakeholders Read More…

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PM Modi Backs Trump’s Peace Plan for Gaza, Calls It a ‘Viable Pathway to Lasting Peace’

New Delhi, September 30, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended strong support to U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly unveiled peace initiative for the Gaza conflict, hailing it as a “viable pathway” to sustainable peace, security, and development in West Asia. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi wrote: “We welcome President Donald Read More…

International News

Trump Slaps 100% Tariff on Imported Branded Drugs Without U.S. Plants from October 1

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that all imported branded and patented medicines will attract a 100% tariff from October 1 unless the manufacturer sets up a production facility in the United States. Making the declaration on Truth Social, Trump said, “From October 1, if a pharmaceutical company does not establish its manufacturing plant in Read More…

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Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Shock: Indian Techies and IT Giants Face Major Setback

U.S. President Donald Trump has hiked the H-1B visa sponsorship fee to a staggering $100,000 (₹90 lakh), marking an unprecedented hundredfold increase. The decision, aimed at protecting American jobs, is expected to hit Indian IT professionals the hardest — as India accounts for 71% of all H-1B beneficiaries. China follows with 11%. Trump defended the Read More…

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“Very Close to Modi, Yet Sanctioned India”: Trump Defends 50% Tariffs Over Russian Oil

Despite calling himself “very close” to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, U.S. President Donald Trump has slapped India with steep 50% tariffs—a mix of a 25% reciprocal duty and an additional 25% penalty for continuing to purchase Russian oil. Trump, while noting his personal rapport with Modi, defended the move, saying that countries buying Russian crude Read More…

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‘My Friend Narendra’: Trump’s Midnight Birthday Call to Modi Hints at Diplomatic Reset

In a move that has sparked fresh diplomatic buzz, U.S. President Donald Trump placed a midnight birthday call to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing him warmly as “My friend Narendra.” The greeting, delivered on Modi’s 75th birthday, is being widely viewed as more than a courtesy — analysts suggest it could be Trump’s attempt to Read More…