Russia has announced that it will continue supplying crude oil to India at a 5% discount, even as the United States increases tariff pressure on New Delhi for purchasing Russian oil amid the Ukraine conflict. Evgeniy Griva, Russia’s Deputy Trade Representative to India, confirmed the development, saying, “There will be a 5% discount, subject to...
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, just days after his high-profile meeting with US President Donald Trump in Alaska to discuss ending the ongoing war in Ukraine. According to an official statement from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), PM Modi reiterated India’s consistent stance on the conflict, emphasizing the...
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has taken a sharp dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s newly announced PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, referring to it as “Rs 1 lakh crore jumla – Season 2.” In his Independence Day address, PM Modi unveiled the scheme, which promises the creation of 3.5 crore jobs over the next two...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which the two leaders discussed recent developments related to the ongoing Ukraine conflict. President Putin briefed PM Modi on the current situation, while the Indian Prime Minister reiterated India’s long-standing and consistent position advocating a peaceful resolution through dialogue and diplomacy....
In a major geopolitical development, Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India soon, at a time when New Delhi is facing increasing pressure from the United States over steep trade tariffs. The visit, which is anticipated to strengthen India-Russia ties, comes as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government pushes back against what it views...
The Congress party on Wednesday sharply criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi after US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff and additional penalty on India, effective August 1. The opposition alleged that Modi’s “failed foreign policy” and his close relations with Trump have led to this economic setback for the country. In a post on...
In a significant milestone for bilateral relations, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer have officially signed a landmark India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a new era of economic cooperation between the two nations. The agreement, years in the making, aims to eliminate trade barriers, reduce tariffs, and unlock new...