Speculation is mounting over India’s future involvement in Iran’s strategically crucial Chabahar Port after the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) refrained from giving a clear response to questions about New Delhi’s continued commitment to the project. The absence of a direct confirmation has triggered widespread debate in diplomatic and strategic circles about whether India is...
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...
The United States has issued a stern warning to India, indicating the possibility of increased tariffs if New Delhi continues purchasing oil from Russia and if upcoming high-level discussions between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska fail. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, in an interview with Bloomberg TV on Wednesday, suggested that Washington is...