Washington: In a move that could escalate global trade tensions, US President Donald Trump has reportedly asked the European Union (EU) to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on India and China, two of the largest importers of Russian crude oil. According to a report by the Financial Times, Trump made the demand...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday shared his first reaction to United States President Donald Trump’s recent statement that the two leaders would “always be friends.” Responding on social media, PM Modi said that India and the US share a “very positive and forward-looking Comprehensive and Global Strategic Partnership,” adding that he “deeply appreciates and...
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday strongly dismissed a Bloomberg report that claimed Chinese President Xi Jinping had sent a “secret letter” to Indian President Droupadi Murmu as part of a covert diplomatic outreach. The Indian government clarified that the report was baseless and no such communication had been received from the Chinese...
Washington: Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton has strongly criticized former US President Donald Trump for undermining decades of US diplomatic efforts with India. Bolton accused Trump of pushing Prime Minister Narendra Modi closer to Russia and China through his steep tariff policies, which included a 50 per cent duty on Indian imports, followed...
Beijing witnessed a grand military parade on Wednesday as China marked 80 years since its victory in World War II against Japanese aggression. The parade, held at Tian’anmen Square, unveiled some of China’s most advanced weaponry, highlighting its growing military capabilities. The event was attended by 26 world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, North...
Washington DC: White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro launched a sharp criticism against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for holding meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in China. Navarro described the engagement as “shameful,” accusing Modi of aligning with “authoritarian dictators.” Speaking to...
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...
Russian President Vladimir Putin waited for Prime Minister Narendra Modi for 10 minutes outside the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit venue in Tianjin, China, to travel together for their scheduled bilateral meeting. In a rare display of camaraderie, both leaders shared a ride in Putin’s AURUS limousine, engaging in an extensive 45-minute discussion before the...
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 has been assigned the Hongqi L5, China’s iconic state limousine and President Xi Jinping’s preferred official car, for his two-day visit to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin. The decision has drawn attention not only for its security and protocol value but also for its symbolism in the...