US President Donald Trump on Thursday reaffirmed ties with India even as he said “he is very close” to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. US President Donald Trump with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi.(PTI File) Trump made the remarks while referring to Europe’s purchase of Russian oil and citing the example…
President Trump said on Wednesday that he spoke to India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a move aimed at easing tensions between the two major economies as they clash over tariffs and New Delhi’s purchase of Russian oil. “He is doing a tremendous job,” Trump said. “Narendra: Thank you for your support on ending the…
By Nikunj Ohri (Reuters) -The impact of U.S. tariffs on the Indian economy will be partially offset by recent consumption tax cuts that are expected to boost domestic demand, India’s Chief Economic Advisor said on Wednesday. The goods and services tax (GST) cuts announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government would have “compensating effects” on…
NEW DELHI: Russian President Vladimir Putin has cautioned the United States against trying to strong-arm India and China with tariffs and sanctions, a development that comes close on the heels of his meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping.“You cannot talk to India or China in that way,” Putting said, addressing…
HONG KONG (AP) — The leaders of 26 countries joined Chinese President Xi Jinping to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II with a military parade in the Chinese capital on Wednesday, in a show of solidarity among nations friendly to Beijing. Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim…
By Laurie Chen and Mei Mei Chu TIANJIN (Reuters) -Chinese President Xi Jinping urged Shanghai Cooperation Organisation members to leverage their “mega-scale market” on Monday, while unveiling his ambition for a new global security and economic order that poses a challenge to the United States. The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) has set a model for…
STORY: :: World leaders gather for a family photo at Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in China :: August 31, 2025 :: Tianjin, China President Xi Jinping will host about 20 world leaders in Tianjin, also including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin, at the two-day summit, the largest gathering since the…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met Chinese President Xi Jinping and said that the welfare of 2.8 billion people is closely linked to India-China bilateral cooperation. PM Modi held bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday.(X- BJP) Modi held bilateral talks with Jinping against the backdrop of Washington’s tariff tussle that has…
By Aditi Shah NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India’s roll-out of fuel blended with 20% ethanol will hurt a vehicle’s mileage by 2%-4% but is safe to use, a lobby group representing the country’s automakers said, aiming to assuage motorists’ concerns in the world’s third-largest car market. India set a 2025 target years ago for 20% ethanol…
After a gap of more than seven years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in China, where he is scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday. The meeting, set to take place on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, has gained added significance due to the ongoing global trade tensions…