Washington: John Mearsheimer, one of America’s leading international relations experts and Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago, has strongly criticized former US President Donald Trump’s India policy, calling it a “colossal blunder.” Speaking on the podcast Daniel Davis Deep Dive, Mearsheimer argued that imposing secondary sanctions on India for importing Russian oil...
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to New Delhi on Monday evening, concluding his four-day visit to Japan and China from August 29 to September 1, which he described as “productive.” In China, PM Modi attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1, holding bilateral meetings with...
Washington: White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro has ignited a major controversy after defending US President Donald Trump’s 50% tariff on Indian imports with a caste-based remark. In an interview with Fox News on Monday, Navarro accused Brahmins in India of “profiteering at the expense of the Indian people,” while justifying the steep tariffs. Calling...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Leaders’ Summit held in Tianjin on Monday, September 1, marking India’s significant diplomatic engagement amid rising global trade tensions. This visit is PM Modi’s first to China since the 2020 border clashes and included crucial bilateral meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tianjin on Sunday, August 31, ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. This marked Modi’s first visit to China in seven years and his first bilateral engagement with Xi since 2018, making it a significant moment in India-China relations after a prolonged phase of...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday, August 31, in Tianjin during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. This marked the first bilateral meeting between the two leaders in China since 2018, focusing on border management and regional cooperation. During the 40-minute discussion, Modi highlighted progress in managing tensions along the...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tianjin, China, on Saturday to attend the annual Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit scheduled for August 31 and September 1. Upon his arrival, he received a warm and enthusiastic welcome from members of the Indian diaspora, who greeted him with Indian flags and cheers. PM Modi shared several photographs...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on August 31 and Russian President Vladimir Putin on September 1 during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin. The high-profile meetings come at a critical time as India navigates strained trade relations with the United States following tariff hikes by President...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Tianjin, China, to participate in the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit on August 31 and September 1, at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Tuesday. This marks PM Modi’s first visit to China in seven years. Addressing a...
In a forthright address at The Economic Times World Leaders Forum 2025, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar emphasized India’s unwavering stance on strategic autonomy, trade negotiations, and global engagements, asserting that New Delhi will not succumb to external pressures. Speaking on the longstanding issue of third-party mediation with Pakistan, he reiterated that for over...