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US tariff impact: India exploring alternative markets, says MEA official

India is scouting new export destinations in South Asia, Africa, and Latin America after US imposed additional tariffs on goods over Russian crude oil imports

India, US should find common ground to resolve tariff issue: Netanyahu

As India-US ties are reeling under some strain after US President Donald Trump imposed 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods, the Israeli prime minister said both sides should amicably resolve the issue

India's state refiners pause Russian oil buys amid US tariff pressure

Companies including Indian Oil Corp., Bharat Petroleum Corp. and Hindustan Petroleum Corp. plan to skip spot purchases of the crude in the upcoming buying cycle

PM Modi speaks to Brazil's Lula, leaders promise to boost India-Brazil ties

India and Brazil reaffirm commitment to strengthen cooperation across trade, technology, energy, defence, health, and cultural exchanges after Modi-Lula phone call

Russia, India talk up 'strategic partnership' after Trump tariff hike

President Donald Trump announced higher tariffs on imports from India because of its purchases of Russian oil

India could bide time till US public opinion pushes Trump to review tariffs

With Trump's tariff hike targeting Indian exports, New Delhi may await US domestic shifts, engage BRICS leaders, and explore alternative markets before retaliating

Ajit Doval says dates for Putin's visit to India being worked out: Report

Doval held talks with Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu and other senior officials that focused on bilateral energy and defence cooperation as well as Putin's visit to India

Rolls-Royce plans MRO facility in India for AIFs AE2100 engine support

As the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) comes into effect, Rolls-Royce said it plans to accelerate its aerospace and defence engagement with India

At least 2 killed, 14 injured in blast in Pak's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

District Police Officer Tahir Shah said the improvised explosive device (IED) blast occurred close to a police patrol vehicle near a taxi stand in Wana tehsil

Amid US strain, PM Narendra Modi set to visit China after 7 years

A bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the SCO summit is also being planned, the sources said

Trump tariffs may cut India's US-bound exports by up to 50%: GTRI

On August 6, Washington announced an additional 25 per cent tariff on all Indian imports, on top of an existing 25 per cent duty, taking the total to 50 per cent from August 27

Will take actions to protect interest: India after Trump imposes 50% tariff

Labeling the tariff hike "unfair, unjustified, and unreasonable," India said it is being penalised for decisions also made by several other countries in their own national interest

India, Russia to collaborate on rare earths, critical minerals mining

The issue came up for discussions during the India-Russia Working Group on Modernization and Industrial Cooperation meeting, which was held here under the framework of the India-Russia

PM Modi to attend SCO summit in China, first visit after 2020 Galwan clash

PM Modi will visit China for the SCO summit on August 31. He may meet Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin. Before that, he will go to Japan for talks with PM Fumio Kishida

Trump imposes additional 25% tariff on India for purchasing Russian oil

US President Donald Trump has imposed an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods, citing India's continued import of Russian oil, effective August 27

Russia backs India's right to choose trade partners, commits to partnership

Russia reaffirms defence ties with India, backs sovereign right to choose trade partners; statement comes after Trump's accusations of India's crude oil purchases funding Russia's conflict with Ukrain

Defence Ministry clears ₹67,000 crore military upgrade for armed forces

The Defence Ministry has cleared proposals worth ₹67,000 crore to boost the operational capabilities of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, including drones, radars, missile systems, and maintenance deals

US rejects India's WTO tariff talks request on steel, aluminium: Govt

India, however, considers these measures to be safeguard actions that should have been notified and subjected to consultations under the WTO's Agreement on Safeguards (AoS)

Go beyond routine modernisation; prep for post-Sindoor norms: CDS to forces

CDS General Anil Chauhan urged the three services to remain prepared round-the-clock, as Operation Sindoor has ushered in new norms for national defence

Indian military must stay ready to counter all Pakistani threats: CDS

Speaking at the inaugural edition of the Annual Trident Lecture Series, he reiterated that military preparedness has to be of a very high order, round-the-clock and 365 days a year