Prime Minister Narendra Modi has rejected mounting U.S. pressure over India’s continued purchase of Russian oil, even as former President Donald Trump escalates the trade standoff with a 25% tariff on Indian imports. The move, aimed at curbing global oil trade with Moscow, comes with threats of even harsher penalties unless Russia agrees to a Read More…
New Delhi: In a strong response to former US President Donald Trump’s recent jibe calling India a “dead economy,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi has underlined the country’s economic priorities and renewed his push for Swadeshi (self-reliant) manufacturing and trade. Trump’s comments came just days after he announced a 25% import tariff on Indian goods, effective Read More…
Washington: In a sweeping move likely to shake global trade dynamics, U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing steep additional tariffs on imports from 70 countries, including a 25% duty on goods from India. The new tariffs, effective from August 7, come amid stalled trade negotiations and rising geopolitical friction. The hardest-hit Read More…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited global trade tensions by labeling BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—as “anti-American” and threatening an additional 10% tariff on any country that aligns with their policies. His sharp remarks, delivered via social media during the BRICS summit in Rio, come just as a 90-day U.S. tariff Read More…
With Donald Trump’s July 9 deadline fast approaching, India is in a high-stakes race to finalize a critical trade deal and avoid a fresh wave of steep U.S. tariffs. As part of a last-minute diplomatic push, Indian and American negotiators are working overtime to iron out the final wrinkles in a mini trade agreement that’s Read More…
U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that a ceasefire between Iran and Israel is officially in effect, urging both nations to honor the agreement and avoid further escalation. Posting on his platform Truth Social, Trump reiterated that hostilities had ceased and warned against any breach of the truce. However, the lack of official confirmation from Read More…
Washington – In a significant shift from his earlier stance, U.S. President Donald Trump has walked back his claim of intervening in the India–Pakistan conflict. Instead, he now attributes the de-escalation to the decisive dialogue between the leaders of both nations, calling them “two smart leaders” who chose peace over war. This marks the first Read More…
The U.S. Court of International Trade has struck down a series of sweeping tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump, declaring that he exceeded his executive authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The ruling invalidates key tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, which were justified by Trump as responses to Read More…
The Trump administration has temporarily halted the scheduling of new student visa interviews at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide. Announced on May 27, 2025, the pause is part of a broader plan to intensify social media vetting for F, M, and J visa applicants—categories that cover most international students and exchange visitors. While already scheduled Read More…
Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump has made it clear that he will not intervene in the escalating conflict between India and Pakistan. His remarks come in the wake of the Pulwama terror attack, which has sharply intensified tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. “I have a very close relationship with India, and I am also Read More…