At the Valdai Discussion Forum in Sochi, Russian President Vladimir Putin took aim at the United States for pressuring India over its continued oil trade with Moscow. Defending New Delhi’s sovereign choices, Putin declared that “India will never allow itself to be humiliated,” underscoring that Washington’s attempts to penalize India are bound to fail. In Read More…
Facing mounting fiscal pressure from U.S. trade tariffs and the recent GST slab rejig, the Kerala government has urged the 16th Finance Commission to reassess its financial outlook and resource needs for the next five years. In its submission, the State sought supplementary grants under Article 275 and an extra borrowing limit of 0.5% of Read More…
China has strongly condemned a U.S. proposal urging G7 and NATO allies to impose extra tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, including China, warning that it will take firm countermeasures if its national interests are targeted. At a press briefing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian called Washington’s push “a typical act of unilateral bullying and Read More…
Kochi: Kerala’s famed coir industry is staring at a crisis after the United States slapped a massive 50% tariff on Indian coir products, crippling one of the state’s most iconic export sectors. The Federation of Indian Coir Exporters Associations (FICEA) has written to Industries and Coir Minister P. Rajeeve, seeking immediate government intervention. Exporters warn Read More…
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit India on August 18—his first trip in over three years—signaling a thaw in relations between the two Asian giants. The visit comes as both nations find common ground in the wake of steep U.S. tariffs on Indian exports, with Beijing openly backing New Delhi’s stance and urging unity Read More…