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PM Modi talks to Putin, reiterates partnership as Trump tariffs loom

Modi and Putin reaffirm defence and trade cooperation; talks follow Ajit Doval's Moscow visit and rising global trade tensions involving the US, India, and Brazil

Govt halts US arms deals after Trump slams 50% tariffs on India, MoD denies

Post publication of this story, India's government issued a statement it attributed to a Ministry of Defence source describing news reports of a pause in the talks as "false and fabricated."

China welcomes PM Modi's visit to Tianjin for SCO summit this month

After a gap of over seven years, Prime Minister Modi is expected to travel to China later this month to attend the annual summit of the SCO, people familiar with the matter in Delhi said this week

US links India tariff hike to 'national security' over Russian oil imports

White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro links extra 25% tariffs on India to its refusal to stop buying Russian oil, calling it a national security threat amid ongoing US-India trade tensions

US calls India strategic partner, vows dialogue despite trade tensions

The US affirms full dialogue with India amid tariff disputes and Russian oil concerns, emphasising direct engagement to resolve differences, while reiterating New Delhi's status as a strategic partner

Got directly involved when India, Pakistan went to war, says Marco Rubio

Speaking at an interview, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Donald Trump is committed to bringing peace and ending conflicts around the world

Under pact, 6,774 Indian workers went to Israel for work as of July 1: Govt

This was revealed by Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, in a written response to a query in Rajya Sabha

From illness to violence: What's behind 1,203 lost Indian lives in Canada?

Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh informed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday that most deaths in Canada between 2020 and 2024 were caused due to medical illness or old age

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