India

Modi’s education minister resigns as youth protest movement claims major victory across India

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NEW DELHI, July 25 – India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday after weeks of mounting protests led by students and young activists over examination paper leaks, marking a significant political setback for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. The resignation followed sustained demonstrations that spread across multiple states and culminated in large gatherings at … Read more

Rubio arrives in India ahead of Quad talks as US tries to reset strained ties

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KOLKATA, India, May 23 – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in India for a high-profile visit that underscores Washington’s efforts to strengthen a relationship that has faced growing strain in recent months. The trip comes at a time when both countries are navigating disagreements over trade, shifting geopolitical priorities, and concerns about the … Read more

India and EU finalize trade deal, signaling shift away from US dependence

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NEW DELHI, Jan 27 – India and the European Union have reached a long awaited trade agreement that both sides are calling historic in scale and ambition. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the pact as the “mother of all deals,” highlighting its vast economic reach and its importance at a time when global trade … Read more

India committed to improving ties with China, Modi tells Xi

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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