India committed to improving ties with China, Modi tells Xi

TIANJIN, China, Aug 31 – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tianjin on Sunday, where both leaders underlined their willingness to strengthen ties and move past tensions. Modi emphasized that New Delhi is committed to building a more stable and constructive relationship with Beijing, highlighting the need for trust, … Read more

Trump punishes India with heavy 50% tariffs for buying Russian oil

Trump punishes India with heavy 50% tariffs for buying Russian oil

Washington, D.C., Aug 26 – President Donald Trump has imposed a sweeping 50% tariff on most goods imported from India, citing New Delhi’s continued purchases of discounted Russian oil. The decision, which took effect just after midnight on Wednesday, marks one of the toughest trade measures against a key U.S. ally and has already triggered … Read more

Trump hits India with 50% tariff over Russian oil imports

NEW DELHI/WASHINGTON, Aug 6 – U.S. President Donald Trump has announced an executive order imposing an additional 25% tariff on Indian imports, specifically in response to India’s continued purchase of oil from Russia. This latest hike will bring the total tariff on Indian goods entering the United States to a steep 50%, one of the … Read more

Trump threatens India with harsh tariffs over Russian oil trade

WASHINGTON, Aug 4 – Tensions between the United States and India flared once again on Monday after President Donald Trump issued another stern warning about imposing steep tariffs on Indian goods. This time, the trigger was India’s continued purchase of Russian oil, which Trump described as a “direct affront” to international efforts against Moscow’s aggression … Read more

Air India Crash Report Points to Pilot Confusion Over Fuel Switches

NEW DELHI, July 12 – A preliminary investigation into last month’s tragic crash of an Air India 787 Dreamliner has unveiled significant confusion between the pilots regarding the aircraft’s engine fuel switches, which may have led to a dual engine failure shortly after takeoff. The fatal accident, which occurred on June 12 and resulted in … Read more

More than 200 Dead in Air India Plane Crash Near Ahmedabad

At least 30 killed as Air India plane with 242 on board crashes near Ahmedabad

AHMEDABAD, India, June 12 – In a heartbreaking tragedy that shook the nation, an Air India flight carrying 242 people on board crashed minutes after taking off from Ahmedabad on Thursday afternoon, killing More than 200 people. The aircraft, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, was en route to Gatwick Airport in London when it went down in … Read more

India and Pakistan Reach Immediate Ceasefire Agreement After Days of Escalation

India and Pakistan agree to an immediate ceasefire

ISLAMABAD/NEW DELHI, May 10 — In a surprising development, India and Pakistan have consented to an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire after four consecutive days of escalating cross-border military actions that had brought the region dangerously close to a broader confrontation. This breakthrough followed high-level diplomatic negotiations, with U.S. President Donald Trump serving as a central … Read more

India Engages with U.S. to Ensure Humane Treatment of Deportees

Security personnel escort an Indian immigrant deported from the U.S. as they leave the airport in Ahmedabad, India February 6, 2025.

AMRITSAR, India, Feb 6 – The Indian government is actively working with U.S. officials to ensure that Indian nationals being deported are treated with dignity and respect throughout the process. Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar addressed the issue on Thursday, emphasizing that India remains committed to upholding the rights of its citizens abroad while also acknowledging … Read more

Key Takeaways from India’s Budget: Income Tax Cuts and Boost to Growth

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, carrying a red pouch containing budget document, poses for a photograph with colleagues as she arrives to present the federal budget in the parliament in New Delhi, India

NEW DELHI, Feb 1 – The Indian government presented its annual budget, focusing on tax reforms and measures to stimulate economic growth. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman laid out a comprehensive plan to invigorate the Indian economy, offering tax cuts for the salaried middle class and significant investments in agriculture and manufacturing. With economic growth projected … Read more