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India-US trade talks hinge on Trump-Putin meet amid tariff tensions

Clarity on the American negotiating team's India visit will follow the Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska, with tariff disputes and unresolved trade issues in focus

Despite tensions over tariffs, ties with US remain robust, says MEA

MEA confirms strong India-US defence ties despite tariff tensions and says talks with China are under way to resume border trade through designated points

India-US ties rooted in shared values, have weathered challenges: MEA

The statement comes amid rising tensions between the two nations, with the US imposing 50 per cent tariffs on Indian imports, including a 25 per cent penalty for Russian oil purchases

Bessent warns of higher secondary tariff on India, asks EU to join hands

Earlier in an interview with Fox Business, Bessent said India has been a "bit recalcitrant" on trade negotiations with the US

External pragmatism, internal reforms can turn US tariffs into opportunity

Any sectoral costs of a US trade deal must be compared to the costs of not having a deal. External pragmatism coupled with internal reforms can yet turn this impasse into an opportunity

Brics diplomacy gathers pace as Jaishankar, Wang Yi plan key visits

The visits signal renewed India-China-Russia dialogue amid rising US trade tensions; Modi, Xi, and Putin set to meet at SCO Summit in Tianjin

Rupee posts best session in over one month; ends 28 paise higher at 87.43/$

Indian Rupee today: The domestic currency rose 28 paise, or 0.32 per cent, to close at 87.43 against the dollar on Wednesday

Hindu temple desecrated in US, Indian consulate calls act 'reprehensible'

The signboard of a Hindu temple was defaced in the US city of Indiana, an incident described by the Indian consulate as "reprehensible". The "hateful act" took place at the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Greenwood city, the temple's official public affairs account said in an X post on Tuesday. This was the fourth time in less than a year that a BAPS temple has been targeted, it said. The Indian Consulate in Chicago took strong note of the act and called it "reprehensible". "Desecration of main signboard of the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Greenwood, Indiana is reprehensible," it said in an X post, adding that it has raised the matter with the law enforcement authorities for "prompt action". It added that the consul general also addressed a gathering of devotees and local leadership including the Mayor of Greenwood, "calling for unity & solidarity, and vigilance against miscreants there." The temple administration in its post also said that the act has "strengthened our community's ..

India-China thaw takes shape as PM Modi embraces Brics over Trump

The blow from India's largest trading partner hit hard, especially after PM Modi had lavished praise on Trump and was among the first foreign leaders to visit after his return to the White House

US ties with India, Pak unchanged, diplomats committed to both: Tammy Bruce

Her remarks came after Pakistan Army chief Gen Asim Munir's comments in Florida, where he reportedly said Pakistan could use nuclear weapons to take down India

India has been recalcitrant in trade talks: US Treasury Secy Bessent

Bessent said he hoped the Trump administration could wrap up its trade negotiations by the end of October

Picking on India: How US tariff move targets Russian oil-linked exports

The country needs energy and Trump knew that when he announced a 25 per cent tariff on much of India's exports for sourcing discounted oil from Russia, which is India's oldest ally

Tariffs as revenue: Change in India's import duties lifted states' income

The last decade or so provides a nice base for studying the trends in government revenue from import tariffs of all types

Crude lessons: Reversing slide in domestic output now a strategic necessity

India can, if necessary, switch to many alternate suppliers without much additional cost

Confident of 6th round of India-US trade talks: Officials to House panel

Officials told a parliamentary panel that India-US ties go beyond trade, denied halting defence purchases, and expressed confidence the sixth BTA talks will proceed

Indian Rupee gives up early gains to close flat; ends at 87.66/$

Indian Rupee today: The domestic currency closed flat at 87.66 against the dollar on Monday after opening 16 paise higher

Rupee advances amid drop in oil prices; opens 16 paise higher at 87.50/$

Indian Rupee today: The domestic currency opened 16 paise higher at 87.50 against the dollar, according to Bloomberg

Bound for home: Trade tensions spark Parliament debate on US deportations

On August 1, the DMK's K Kanimozhi asked in the Lok Sabha whether the government had taken steps to ensure humane treatment for deported Indians

India will emerge stronger amid US tariffs, says Goyal as trade talks go on

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India is in negotiations with the US, EU and others for trade agreements, aiming to exceed last year's $825 bn exports despite tariff challenges

Tariffs and the chicken-out game: Will India hold out till November 2026?

From an investment and trading perspective, it's clear there is no upside to tariffs for either nation