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WASHINGTON, D.C.- On September 6, President Donald Trump appeared to soften his previous remarks about "losing" India to China, affirming a strong relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while simultaneously expressing his disappointment over India's purchase of Russian oil. At a White

NEW DELHI- The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on September 5 rejected the continuous comments from White House Senior Advisor Peter Navarro, terming his remarks as "inaccurate and misleading statements." "We have seen the inaccurate and misleading statements made by Mr.

NEW DELHI- India on September 5 refused to react to President Donald Trump's latest post on his social media platform. In the post, Trump stated that the US has lost India and Russia to "deepest, darkest China" and wished the

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - India often gets called the world’s “tariff king,” but a former Indian diplomat Mohan Kumar says that label is simply not true. Writing in Newsweek in an opinion article titled "Is India a 'Tariff King'?

WASHINGTON, DC - Photos and videos from the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, showing camaraderie between Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, have gone viral worldwide. The US media framed the display

India-West News Desk JUNEAU, AS – A contingent of the Indian Army has landed at Fort Wainwright, marking the commencement of the 21st edition of ‘Yudh Abhyas 2025’, scheduled from September 1 to 14. The joint drills arrive amid geopolitical complexities, including

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY – The ‘Grand Indian Festival,’ to have been presented by the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) as part of India Weekend at the Lincoln Center here, may have become a casualty of the fraying ties

WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald Trump on September 1 escalated his criticism of Washington's trade ties with New Delhi, calling the business relationship a "one-sided disaster." In a social media post, Trump argued that while India exports "massive amounts of goods"

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — White House trade advisor Peter Navarro has escalated his criticism of India, saying Brahmins were “profiteering at the expense of the Indian people” while defending President Donald Trump’s decision to slap 50 percent tariffs on

OTTAWA- In a significant step toward mending strained relations, Canada appointed veteran diplomat Christopher Cooter as its new High Commissioner to India, marking a reset in diplomatic ties between the two countries. The announcement came as both nations formally named new

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – Another attack from the Trump administration has landed on India as New Delhi digs in its heels against escalating trade tensions. This time, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent mocked the Indian rupee, dismissing its chances of

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – “Arrogant” and “Modi’s war” were the phrases Donald Trump’s trade adviser Peter Navarro used on August 27 as he launched a scathing attack on India’s decision to continue purchasing Russian oil, urging New Delhi to

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA- India on August 28 announced that Dinesh K. Patnaik, presently Ambassador to Spain, has been appointed as the next High Commissioner to Canada. Patnaik, a career diplomat, is expected to take up the assignment shortly. The appointment comes more than

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent voiced confidence on August 27 that Washington and New Delhi will ultimately resolve their trade disputes, even as a steep new 50% tariff on Indian imports took effect the same day.  Speaking to Fox Business

SEATTLE, WA- The new Chancery premises of the Consulate General of India in Seattle were officially inaugurated by Ambassador of India to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, in the presence of Governor of Washington State Bob Ferguson, US Senator Maria

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – Two major publications have reported that Prime Minister Narendra Modi declined multiple calls from U.S. President Donald Trump in recent weeks, signaling the depth of tensions in a relationship once touted as unusually close. For years,

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – India’s economic windfall from cheap Russian crude is being rapidly erased by sweeping U.S. tariffs that have come into effect, a development that could reshape both trade flows and geopolitics. India has saved at least $17

India-West News Desk BENTONVILLE, AR - Social media backlash over H-1B visas continues, even as Walmart flatly denied reports that recent layoffs at its company were tied to the program. Speculation about fraud-linked firings first surfaced on Blind, the anonymous workplace forum,

NEW DELHI- The Federation of Indian Export Organizations on August 26 expressed grave concern over America’s imposition, on many export categories, of tariffs of up to 50 per cent, with effect from August 29. FIEO President S.C. Ralhan described the development as a

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Vice President JD Vance said President Donald Trump’s decision to impose 50 percent tariffs on imports from India was intended to create “aggressive economic leverage” to pressure Russia over its war in Ukraine. “Trump has applied

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sergio Gor, a longtime aide known for vetting Trump appointees on loyalty and once described by Elon Musk as a “snake,” has been nominated by President Donald Trump as Ambassador to India and simultaneously as

NEW DELHI -The Department of Posts (DoP) has temporarily suspended the booking of almost all types of postal articles destined for the United States, effective August 25. This decision comes in response to the operational and technical confusion arising from a new Trump order that withdraws

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - While India has not made any official statement, Politico has reported that New Delhi has hired another Washington lobbying firm with close ties to the Trump administration, just days before a new round of U.S.

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. — White House trade adviser Peter Navarro launched a scathing attack on India, accusing New Delhi of enabling bloodshed in Ukraine by continuing to buy Russian oil, and warning that punishing U.S. tariffs will go ahead

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C.—India’s Ambassador to the U.S., Vinay Mohan Kwatra, has been engaged in a series of high-level discussions with American lawmakers, seeking to address growing trade and energy security concerns. The diplomatic outreach comes at a critical time,

WASHINGTON, D.C.-As tensions increase between Washington and New Delhi over US tariffs related to India’s purchase of Russian oil, former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley has issued a cautionary warning. She believes the bilateral relationship is at

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — In the latest salvo from the US, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on August 18, once again accused India of exploiting Western sanctions on Russia by reselling discounted crude oil for profit, calling the practice “arbitrage”

NEW DELHI - A planned visit by U.S. trade negotiators to New Delhi from August 25–29 has been called off, delaying talks on a proposed trade agreement and dashing hopes of relief from additional U.S. tariffs on Indian goods from

WASHINGTON, D.C.-US President Donald Trump’s approach towards India, coupled with his repeated endorsement of Pakistan, undermined the India-US relations that had been painstakingly built over two decades, a report cited on August 14. It also caused significant damage to what was

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Kash Patel, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio have so far been the only senior American officials to extend Independence Day greetings to India this year, highlighting the relatively low-key engagement

Photo: State Department screengrab WASHINGTON, DC - US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce stated that US relations with India are "good" while defending Washington’s outreach to Pakistan, emphasizing that having a president who communicates with everyone is beneficial. "Our relationship with both

NEW DELHI- The US government has declined to provide specific answers regarding the fate of Pakistan Air Force-operated F-16 fighter jets during 'Operation Sindoor'. The US State Department stated, "We refer you to the Government of Pakistan to discuss

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI — India has emerged as a pressure point in President Donald Trump’s high-stakes diplomacy with Russia, with Washington signaling the possibility of fresh punitive measures tied directly to Trump’s upcoming meeting in Alaska with Vladimir Putin. U.S.

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — Trade talks between India and the United States are ongoing, even as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described India as “a bit recalcitrant” in discussions on major agreements, including one with Switzerland, Reuters reported August 12.

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC —President Donald Trump has once again claimed credit for disrupting Russia’s economy, this time pointing to America’s steep tariffs on Indian imports of Russian oil. Speaking here,  Trump said the measures had dealt a “big blow”

WASHINGTON, DC - India's Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, met with Senator Lindsey Graham, amid the stalemate in trade talks between the two countries and the Trump administration's decision to impose penal tariffs on countries buying Russian oil. 'Spoke to Senator

India-West News Desk TAMPA, FL – Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, is on his second visit to the United States since the recent four-day conflict with India. While his official engagements have included meetings with top American

By SABRINA CHUGH NEW YORK, NY — Former U.S. President Bill Clinton has issued a stark warning to the global community, calling for urgent, united action to confront an unprecedented set of global challenges. Speaking ahead of the 20th anniversary Clinton

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — India is the “maharaja of tariffs,” White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro said on August 7 as he defended President Donald Trump’s move to double US duties on Indian goods in response to New Delhi’s

TORONTO -US President Donald Trump's South Asian policy has been marked by strategic contradictions, straining its relationship with India. Though the US considers India a vital player in the Indo-Pacific and seeks its partnership in the region, several of Trump's

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI — A long-expected trade deal between India and the United States fell apart in the final stretch, with Indian officials now pointing to a mix of political miscalculation, overconfidence, and a conspicuous lack of direct communication

WASHINGTON , D.C./NEW DELHI-A deepening rift has emerged between the United States and India following President Donald Trump's decision to impose an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian imports. The move, announced through a new executive order, is a

WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald Trump on August 6 announced he has signed an executive order imposing an additional 25 per cent tariff on imports from India, citing the country's continued purchase of Russian oil. The new tariffs will be applied to

WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald Trump’s recent actions and statements are jeopardizing the India-US relationship that has been built over 25 years. According to a report by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, his decisions could unravel more than two

Photo: Twitter India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC –President Donald Trump is taking an unusually harsh stance against India, threatening steep tariff hikes within 24 hours over its continued imports of Russian oil. India, however, has doubled down, citing its energy security as

Photo: Reuters WASHINGTON, D.C.- President Donald Trump on August 4 threatened to substantially raise tariffs on India for purchasing oil from Russia. In a post, Trump, however, did not elaborate on what kind of tariffs those would be. "India is not only buying

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi has responded defiantly to mounting pressure from President Donald Trump, who has slapped a 25% tariff on Indian exports and warned of further penalties if India doesn’t halt its purchases of

WASHINGTON, DC - Indian Ambassador to America, Vinay Mohan Kwatra met US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard during which both had an "engaging conversation" on various issues of mutual interest. Kwatra shared a photograph along with Gabbard and her husband

Photo: Linkedin India-West News Desk OTTAWA – India and Canada appear to be taking tentative steps toward restoring their diplomatic ties, with the Canadian government announcing the appointment of Jeff David as its new Consul General in Mumbai after months of strained relations. David’s

WASHINGTON D.C. -A 25% tariff on Indian imports, along with an unspecified penalty, is set to go into effect today, August 1. The move, communicated via a  social media post by President Donald Trump comes amid U.S. frustration with India's