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...
India has announced the suspension of all postal services to the United States amid growing diplomatic tensions over trade tariffs and energy ties with Russia. The Department of Posts issued a notification stating that the booking of all categories of mail — including letters, documents, and gift items valued up to $100 — for the...
In response to the ongoing trade tensions triggered by fresh tariffs from the United States under former President Donald Trump’s administration, India has temporarily suspended all outbound postal services to the US. The decision is being seen as a strategic move in light of the increased tariffs imposed on a range of Indian goods. According...
Washington: In a sharp rebuke to India’s energy strategy, US President Donald Trump’s trade adviser Peter Navarro has labelled New Delhi the “Maharaj of tariffs” and accused it of running a “profiteering scheme” by importing Russian oil. Navarro confirmed that punitive tariffs of 50% on Indian imports will take effect as planned next week, including...
On August 7, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin met with India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval at the Kremlin in Moscow, marking a high-level reaffirmation of the “strategic partnership” between the two nations. According to Russia’s state-run RIA news agency, while specific details of their discussions were not disclosed, both sides emphasized the depth of...