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Trump says India halt Russian oil ‘a good step’ as New Delhi defend its energy security
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump on Saturday suggested that India may cease purchasing Russian oil, called it “a good step” if confirmed, while India has defended its sovereign right to conduct energy policy based on…
US-Russia tensions soar as Trump to deploy submarine in response to Medvedev ‘threat’
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – Russian former President Dmitry Medvedev who serves as deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council on Saturday had made a reference to the Soviet-era automatic nuclear retaliation system “Dead Hand”.
The…
India continues to source oil from Russia, says Govt. sources, refutes Trump claim
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – The government sources said on Saturday that Indian oil refiners will continue to purchase oil from Russia, and the decision is guided by several economic factors, including price, grade of crude, and…
Amid US Tariff Threat, PM Modi Pushes for ‘Swadeshi’ Products
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens and businesses to prioritize "swadeshi" and "vocal for local" products in a speech in Varanasi.
His comments come days after US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on Indian…
Bangladeshi Model Arrested in Kolkata Over Fake Documents
A Bangladeshi model and airline crew member, Shanta Paul, was arrested in Kolkata for possessing and using fake Indian documents.
Police recovered multiple forged documents from her possession, including two Aadhaar cards with…
Australia’s China Shift Rattles Washington
Poonam Sharma
A subtle but unmistakable geostrategic realignment is in motion. As Anthony Albanese arrived at Shanghai airport on what was billed as a "reset visit," it marked not only a warming of China-Australia relations—but a broader…
From Trump to Turmoil: Rahul Gandhi Divides Congress Again
Paromita Das
New Delhi, 2nd August: In the heat of political one-upmanship, words can become weapons. But when those words align more with foreign antagonists than with the aspirations of 1.4 billion Bharatiya, they can also become…
MEA cites India, Russia steady and time-tested partnership
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Friday asserted that New Delhi and Moscow have a steady and time-tested partnership, and it should not be seen from the prism of a third country…
Trump’s Trade Bluff, WaPo’s Media Fail, and Bharat’s Firm Stand
Paromita Das
New Delhi, 2nd August: In a world where facts should define diplomacy, former U.S. President Donald Trump seems increasingly untethered from reality. For weeks now, Trump has falsely claimed that Bharat halted Operation…
Trump issues executive order formalize 25% tariff on India
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump on Friday imposed the threatened tariff of 25 per cent on India started August 1 as the prolonged negotiations appeared to have stalled as the deadline for tariffs approaching.
His…