Jaishankar Defends India’s Russian Oil Imports Amid U.S. Tariffs, Calls Criticism Unjustified

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, during his Moscow visit on August 21, 2025, strongly defended India’s purchase of Russian crude oil despite U.S. tariffs on Indian exports. He argued that India is not the largest buyer of Russian energy, its imports stabilize global markets, and U.S. criticism is unjustified. The remarks come amid strained …

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India Pauses Boeing P-8I Aircraft Deal Amid U.S. Tariffs and Price Surge: Strategic Autonomy Takes Priority

India has paused its $3.6 billion deal to purchase six Boeing P-8I Poseidon aircraft amid a 50% cost escalation and rising trade tensions following the U.S.’s imposition of a 25% tariff on Indian exports. This strategic move reflects India’s push for defense self-reliance, budgetary constraints, and resistance to external pressure. The decision impacts both Indian …

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Trump’s 25% Tariff on India: Impact on Economy, Trade, and Stock Market Explained

US President Donald Trump has announced a potential 25% tariff on Indian imports, raising concerns over trade relations between India and the United States. In this blog, we break down why Trump is targeting India, how past negotiations have played out with other countries, and what this means for the Indian economy, stock market, and …

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Donald Trump Team Calls Out India: Is Trump 2.0 Threatening US-India Ties?

Is Trump 2.0 Threatening US-India Ties? Donald Trump’s second term is already shaking up US foreign policy, with India now under unexpected scrutiny. With a diplomatically inexperienced team and contradictory messages, Trump 2.0 threatens to unravel the progress built over decades in the Indo-US relationship. Is Trump 2.0 Threatening US-India Ties In diplomacy, two things …

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