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Russia offers India ‘special mechanism’ to maintain oil trade

Russia confirmed it will continue supplying oil to India through a “special mechanism,” despite warnings from the United States, according to officials at the Russian embassy in New Delhi. The embassy also indicated plans for trilateral talks involving India and China to foster closer regional cooperation under a broader Eurasian framework. The announcement follows US President Donald Trump’s imposition of an additional 25% tariff on Indian exports to the US, effective August 27, in response to India’s significant purchases of Russian oil, w ..... Read More

India, Russia Strengthen Trade Amid US Tariff Pressure

 India and Russia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen economic and energy partnerships, signaling that recent U.S. tariff threats over Indian purchases of Russian oil are unlikely to weaken their cooperation. The two nations agreed on a roadmap to expand bilateral trade, including boosting India’s exports of pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and textiles to help balance the trade deficit. Bilateral trade between New Delhi and Moscow reached a record $68.7 billion for the fiscal year ending March 2025, with India’s growing oil imports accou ..... Read More

India vital for US, warns Nikki Haley on ties with America

Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley has urged Washington to treat India as a "prized free and democratic partner," warning that jeopardizing decades of progress in bilateral relations would be a "strategic disaster." Writing in Newsweek, Haley stressed that India is the only democratic power in Asia capable of counterbalancing China’s growing influence. She argued that unlike Beijing, New Delhi’s rise does not threaten the global order. “Scuttling 25 years of momentum with the only country that can serve as a counterweig ..... Read More

India, U.S. Hold Talks on Defence Procurement Cooperation

Indian and American defence officials convened in New Delhi on Tuesday to discuss key aspects of defence procurement and reaffirm their shared commitment to advancing the India-U.S. defence partnership. According to the Ministry of Defence, the discussions reflected the growing strategic importance of the bilateral relationship in security and military cooperation. The meeting was held between U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence for South and Southeast Asia, Dr. Andrew Byers, and India’s Joint Secretary for Maritime and Systems Acquis ..... Read More

India Faces Sharpest Earnings Cuts Amid U.S. Tariffs

Indian companies are grappling with the steepest earnings downgrades in Asia as analysts trim forecasts, citing the impact of higher U.S. tariffs. Forward 12-month earnings projections for India’s large and mid-cap firms have been cut by 1.2% over the past two weeks, the biggest decline in the region, according to LSEG IBES data. The reductions follow another weak corporate earnings season, continuing a slowdown that began last year and has weighed heavily on benchmark indexes. While India’s economy remains largely domestic, with Nifty 50 co ..... Read More

India Successfully Tests Advanced Agni V Missile

India marked another milestone in its defense program with the successful test-firing of its Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM), the Agni V, on Wednesday. The launch took place at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha, and was conducted under the Strategic Forces Command (SFC), which oversees the country’s nuclear arsenal. The Ministry of Defence confirmed that the missile met all technical and operational benchmarks during the test on August 20, 2025. The Agni V system has long been considered the backbone of India’s ..... Read More

Nishant Garg Joins CTIA RLSQ Leadership Council

Nishant Garg, the founder of Delta Enterprise USA and the Telecom Institute of New York (T.I.N.Y.), has been appointed to the CTIA Reverse Logistics and Service Quality (RLSQ) Leadership Council. The announcement, made on August 1, 2025, places Garg among influential leaders shaping the wireless industry’s future in sustainability, repair, and service standards. CTIA, the leading trade association for the US wireless industry, welcomed Garg with a message on LinkedIn, noting Delta Enterprise USA’s reputation and Garg’s leadership. Michelle J ..... Read More

AI Adoption Spurs Upskilling Drive Among Indian Workers

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is steadily becoming a cornerstone of India’s evolving workforce, as professionals across industries increasingly view it as both a career booster and a powerful productivity tool. According to a workforce survey conducted by hiring platform Indeed in May 2025, a large segment of Indian employees is actively preparing to adapt to technologies like generative AI and agentic AI over the next two to five years. The study, which gathered responses from 3,001 professionals spanning 12 industries, revealed that 4 ..... Read More

Indian-American Woman Shares Lessons From Life in India

An Indian-American woman, Tanu Priya, recently went viral on Instagram after posting a Reel reflecting on the everyday comforts she has learned to appreciate more deeply since living in India for 15 years. Now residing in the Chicago area, Priya shared three luxuries from the US that she says she will never again take for granted. The first comfort she highlighted was something many people in the United States don’t give a second thought—hot water directly from the tap. Priya explained that while living in India, she had to switch on a geyse ..... Read More

Modi, Wang Yi Discuss India-China Relations Progress

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held discussions with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in New Delhi on Tuesday, marking an important step in shaping India-China ties. Following the meeting, Modi highlighted that the two nations were witnessing “steady progress” in their diplomatic relations, built on mutual respect and understanding of each other’s concerns. Reflecting on his last meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Kazan during the BRICS Summit, Modi noted that the dialogue had laid the foundation for improved bilateral engagement. He ..... Read More

CP Radhakrishnan files VP nomination with PM, NDA leaders

National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate CP Radhakrishnan officially entered the race for Vice President of India by filing his nomination at Parliament House on Wednesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally proposed his candidature, signing the first set of nomination papers, underscoring the strong backing Radhakrishnan enjoys from the ruling alliance. The nomination was filed in four sets, each signed by 20 proposers and 20 seconders. Alongside PM Modi, several key leaders were present, reflecting the NDA’s united front. Those in ..... Read More

India-Japan ties see quantum leap under Modi era

India’s Ambassador to Japan, Sibi George, has described the India-Japan relationship as having taken a “quantum leap” in recent years, stressing that the scope for cooperation is boundless. In an exclusive conversation, George emphasized that New Delhi and Tokyo share civilizational bonds that have matured into a modern-day “Special Strategic and Global Partnership,” first formalized in 2014. He noted that the partnership now covers political exchanges, defense cooperation, business ties, technology, people-to-p ..... Read More

Moscow counts on India oil trade, seeks China-India talks

Russia has reaffirmed its commitment to supplying crude oil to India despite mounting pressure from Washington. Officials from the Russian embassy in New Delhi stated on Wednesday that Moscow hopes to soon revive trilateral discussions with India and China, aimed at deepening a “greater Eurasian partnership.” The announcement comes after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed an additional 25% tariff on Indian exports to America beginning August 27. The move is widely seen as retaliation for India’s decision to continue purchasing Russian crude ..... Read More

Modi, Putin to meet in New Delhi this year

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin are likely to hold a high-level meeting in New Delhi before the year ends, according to a Russian embassy official cited by Reuters. While an exact date has not been finalized, the announcement follows External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s visit to Moscow to strengthen bilateral ties amid criticism from the United States and the European Union over India’s close engagement with Russia. The two leaders recently spoke by phone shortly after Putin met US Pr ..... Read More

US tariffs hit; India eyes UK FTA, new export markets

India’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are preparing for the impact of steep tariff hikes imposed by the United States, with analysts suggesting that new trade opportunities with the United Kingdom and European Union could help cushion the blow. According to a report by Crisil Intelligence, diversifying exports beyond the US market is key to sustaining MSME growth. The US already levies a 25% tariff on Indian goods. Beginning August 27, an additional 25% duty will raise the total tariff burden to 50%. This sharp increase is expe ..... Read More

Jaishankar co-chairs 26th India-Russia meet in Moscow

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is in Moscow to lead India’s participation in the 26th India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological, and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC). The session, taking place on Wednesday, is part of his official three-day visit to Russia from August 19 to 21, at the invitation of Denis Manturov, the First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation. The Commission remains one of the most important institutional mechanisms for shaping the India-Russia partnership. ..... Read More

PM Modi Engages With Astronaut On Space Experience

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently interacted with astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who served as the pilot on the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). Their conversation offered an intriguing glimpse into the human experience of space travel and the adjustments required upon returning to Earth. The Prime Minister began by voicing his curiosity about the physical strain astronauts face after completing a prolonged journey in space. He asked Shukla what specific changes the body experiences during the return ..... Read More

India Names Squad for Asia Cup Ahead of World T20

A fresh chapter is unfolding for Indian cricket as the team sets its sights on the upcoming World T20. As part of its preparation, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a 15-member squad to compete in the Asia Cup, a tournament that doubles as a crucial warm-up for the global championship. While the Asian Cricket Council permitted teams to field 17 players, the BCCI preferred a leaner 15-man unit, signaling confidence in their selections. The team will be led by Suryakumar Yadav, with young batting sensation Shubman ..... Read More

IKEA CEO to Boost India Output Amid Tariff Uncertainty

IKEA Global CEO Jesper Brodin has said that India is compelling the Swedish home furnishings leader to rethink its product mix, pricing models, and overall value proposition as it deepens its footprint in the country. He described India as both a challenge and an opportunity, highlighting its influence on IKEA’s broader global strategy. In an interview with CNBC-TV18, Brodin admitted that global tariff uncertainties continue to create turbulence. While these pressures may persist for “a few months,” IKEA is prepared to adapt and operate with ..... Read More

Jaishankar Begins Russia Visit to Boost Strategic Partnership

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar departed for Russia on Tuesday for a three-day official visit aimed at reinforcing the longstanding India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership, the Ministry of External Affairs announced. The trip, scheduled from August 19 to 21, comes at the invitation of Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov. During his visit, Jaishankar will co-chair the 26th session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological, and Cultural ..... Read More

India-China Relations Improve as Borders Stay Peaceful

India’s National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval has said that relations between India and China are showing an “upward trend,” with the border situation remaining calm since the leaders of the two countries met in Kazan last year. His remarks came during the 24th round of Special Representatives (SR) dialogue on the boundary issue with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. Wang Yi arrived in India on Monday for a two-day visit to discuss a wide range of matters, including the border situation, trade relations, ..... Read More

India Achieves 100 GW Solar Milestone, Fuels Self-Reliance

India has reached a landmark achievement in renewable energy, with its solar equipment manufacturing capacity climbing from just 2.3 GW in 2014 to an impressive 100 GW in 2025. Experts describe this as a "historic milestone" that highlights the country’s rapid progress toward energy independence. Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, credited this success to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and policies such as the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for high-efficiency solar modules. The program, valued at ..... Read More

Karan Johar Hails Saiyaara, Calls For Romantic Revival

Karan Johar has once again expressed his admiration for Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara, a romantic drama that has taken Indian cinema by storm. Speaking in a recent conversation with critic Suchin Mehrotra on The Streaming Show podcast, Johar said the film’s triumph proves that Bollywood can still excel in the kind of storytelling that once defined its identity: timeless love stories. The 2010s marked a clear departure from romance-driven dramas to high-octane action spectacles, many of which were remakes of South Indian blockbusters. Bollywood’s big ..... Read More

Modi, Putin Discuss Ukraine War After Alaska Talks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a phone discussion with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, shortly after Putin’s high-profile meeting with former US President Donald Trump in Alaska. The conversation between Moscow and New Delhi came as global attention turned to possible breakthroughs in efforts to end the ongoing Ukraine war. Taking to X, PM Modi thanked President Putin for reaching out and for sharing details of his talks with Trump. “Thank my friend, President Putin, for his phone call and for sharing insights on his recent me ..... Read More

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla To Meet PM Modi Today

Indian astronaut and Air Force officer Shubhanshu Shukla, who recently etched his name in history by becoming the first Indian to board the International Space Station (ISS), is set for a special interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his official residence, 7 Lok Kalyan Marg. The meeting, scheduled for 5 pm, will mark a proud moment for India’s space program as the country welcomes back its second astronaut to travel beyond Earth. Shukla returned to India on Sunday after completing rigorous training in the United States and succes ..... Read More