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Jammu, Apr 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday endorsed the magisterial inquiry ordered by the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha in Ganderbal encounter stating that it would bring all facts to the fore which needed to be shared with the people. He affirmed that he wanted an expeditious inquiry which could unravel the truth hence believed that the route of magisterial probe by LG Sinha was apt as judicial probe was a time-consuming process. CM's assertion came, while responding to a media quer ...Read More >
(RTTNews) - Indian shares traded lower in early trade on Monday due to lingering geopolitical tensions, rising crude oil prices and continued FII selling. Brent crude prices traded near $110 a barrel as U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his threat to attack Iran's bridges and power plants, warning he would bring "Hell" to Iran if they do not open the vital waterway by 8 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday. Trump will hold a news conference "with the Military" at the Oval Office at 1 p.m. later toda ...Read More >
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said Trump cares deeply about the US-India relationship Washington: US President Donald Trump cares deeply about the US-India relationship, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said on Tuesday after meeting Trump at the White House. "Back in the US for a few days. First stop, meeting with our GREAT President in the White House. The President deeply cares about the relationship between the US and India," Gor said in a post on X on Tuesday evening. Gor also poste ...Read More >
New Delhi: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that American forces could withdraw from the ongoing war in Iran within two to three weeks, declaring that the primary objective of preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons had been met. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump linked the potential withdrawal to efforts to bring down sharply rising U.S. gasoline prices. "All I have to do is leave Iran. We will be doing that very soon," he said. "We knocked out one regime, and ...Read More >
In return, India may reduce imports of Russian oil and open its market to non-genetically modified American corn and soymeal products. The U.S. and India are close to a possible trade deal that would reduce tariffs on Indian exports to about 15% to 16% from the current 50%, according to the Mint. In return, India may reduce imports of Russian oil and open its market to non-genetically modified American corn and soymeal products. The bilateral trade agreement could be announced when President D ...Read More >
The telephone conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on Wednesday has given political momentum to the much-anticipated bilateral trade deal but the last mile run is turning out to be difficult. The telephone conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on Wednesday has given political momentum to the much-anticipated bilateral trade deal but the last mile run is turning out to be difficult. Intense negotiations are unde ...Read More >
US President Donald Trump, on Sunday, claimed that he played a key role in ending the conflict between India and Pakistan, asserting that the two countries halted their hostilities after he threatened to impose tariffs. In an interview with Fox News, Trump said, "The threat of tariffs, as an example, kept India and Pakistan, two nuclear nations, from going at it. They were going at it. Seven planes were shot down; that's a lot. And they were going at it. And that could have been a nuclear war." ...Read More >
President Trump stated he discussed trade and energy with Indian Prime Minister Modi, who assured him India would limit oil purchases from Russia. This comes as Trump pressures Moscow to end the Ukraine war, with India being a major buyer of Russian crude. United States President Donald Trump said he held talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, with their conversation focused largely on trade. "Let me extend our warmest wishes to the people of India. I just spoke to your Prime Mini ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Oct 22: US President Donald Trump spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and greeted him on Diwali. "Thank you, President Trump, for your phone call and warm Diwali greetings," Modi said in a post on X on Wednesday. "On this festival of lights, may our two great democracies continue to illuminate the world with hope and stand united against terrorism in all its forms," the prime minister said. In his initial remarks, President Trump wished the people of India a happy Diwali and said ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday thanked US President Donald Trump for the Diwali greetings and expressed hope to stand united against all forms of terrorism. While speaking to reporters during his Diwali Party at the White House, Trump said he spoke to Prime Minister Modi on Tuesday and the two sides are "working on some great deals between our countries". "I just spoke to your Prime Minister today. We had a great conversation. We talked about trade. We talked ab ...Read More >
New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to Hamas, declaring that any violation of the ceasefire would result in its "total annihilation." The U.S. president said, "For the first time there is peace in the Middle East. We had an agreement with Hamas that they would be very good. They would behave well, they would be good, and if they do not... then if necessary we will wipe them out. They will be wiped out -- and they know this." Donald Trump has accused Hamas of past vi ...Read More >
President Trump plans to announce a policy proposal on Thursday to make in vitro fertilization more accessible, according to several administration officials, the first concrete step from the White House on an issue that Mr. Trump repeatedly promised to address on the campaign trail. The White House will issue guidance on what it is calling an employer benefit option to encourage employers to offer I.V.F. and broader infertility coverage directly to workers, in the same way they would with visi ...Read More >
US President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday (local time) that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him India would halt purchases of Russian oil, calling it "a big step" in efforts to pressure Moscow internationally. Trump made the remarks during a joint news conference with FBI Director Kash Patel at the Oval Office, where they also discussed steps to curb violent crime. Responding to a question from ANI about India as a reliable partner, Trump said, "Yeah, sure. He's [PM Narendra ...Read More >
WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday claimed he was assured by PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday that New Delhi was tapering its purchase of Russian oil to help stop the Russia-Ukraine war, but the external affairs ministry in Delhi denied knowledge of any such conversation.In Washington, in his customary freewheeling banter with pool reporters in the White House, Trump indicated that India's pledge was conveyed through the new US ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, who was pres ...Read More >
Illustration: Donald Trump and Narendra Modi amid US-India-Russia oil tensions over Ukraine President Donald Trump announced on 15 October that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had committed to halting oil purchases from Russia, a step Trump said would make it easier to pressure Moscow to end Russia's war against Ukraine, now in its fourth year. India has been one of Russia's key economic partners since Western sanctions targeted Russian energy exports following the February 2022 invasion. ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 16 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Spokesperson CR Kesavan on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his remarks concerning US President Donald Trump claims on India Russian oil imports, accusing the Congress leader of putting personal politics above national interest. Kesavan said the national interest has always been a top priority for the BJP-led government, contrasting it with ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's Ministry of External Affairs has denied reports of a conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the suspension of Russian oil imports. Responding to media queries, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that the government has already issued a statement addressing the U.S. remarks on energy-related matters. The spokesperson clarified that, to their knowledge, no phone conversation took place between Modi and Trump in re ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 16: India on Thursday rejected claims made by the US President Donald Trump of having a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Trump on Wednesday had claimed that, during a telephonic conversation, PM Modi has "assured" him that India won't be buying oil from Russia. When asked whether there was a conversation between PM Modi and the US President, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal responded during a weekly media briefing: "Reg ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 16: India on Thursday responded to comments made by US President Donald Trump about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's assurance to halt Russian oil purchases, stating that the country's energy sourcing is guided by its national interests and the need to protect Indian consumers. Responding to media queries, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "India is a significant importer of oil and gas. It has been our consistent priority to safeguard the interests of the Indian consumer ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): Congress MP Imran Masood on Thursday slammed the centre over Donald Trump India would stop purchasing oil from Russia claims, asking whether the US president was India guardian. Questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi silence on the issue, Masood asserted that the centre must clearly state that the country stands with Russia since it is an old friend. Trump hamara baap hai kya? (Is Trump our father?) Why did he tell us everything while our Prime Minister s ...Read More >
"India is a significant importer of oil and gas. It has been our consistent priority to safeguard the interests of the Indian consumer in a volatile energy scenario. Our import policies are guided entirely by this objective. Ensuring stable energy prices and secure supplies have been the twin goals of our energy policy. This includes broad-basing our energy sourcing and diversifying as appropriate to meet market conditions," the statement read. On Wednesday night, Trump told reporters at an Ova ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): Amid mounting chaos over Donald Trump India would stop purchasing oil from Russia claims, senior Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Thursday took a dig at the centre, saying that decisions made by the Indian government are announced by the US president. The decisions made by the Government of India are announced by President Trump in Washington DC. Yahan se tareef, wahan se tariffs, Ramesh, General Secretary incharge of Communication in Congress, told ANI. He fur ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 16 (ANI): Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Thursday said that delusions surrounding the US President Donald Trump recent claims related to India-Pakistan relations, air combat figures, and oil imports from Russia should be debunked. She further sought an answer from Prime Minister Narendra Modi by saying that silence is betrayal in such situations. In a post shared on X, Chaturvedi said, These delusions need to be debunked. Silence is betrayal in s ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 16 (ANI): Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Thursday said that "delusions" surrounding the US President Donald Trump's recent claims related to India-Pakistan relations, air combat figures, and oil imports from Russia should be "debunked". She further sought an answer from Prime Minister Narendra Modi by saying that "silence is betrayal in such situations". In a post shared on X, Chaturvedi said, "These delusions need to be debunked. Silence is betr ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 16 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is "frightened" of US President Donald Trump, saying that he allowed the American leader to "decide and announce" that India will not buy Russian oil and "keeps sending congratulatory messages despite repeated snubs". His assertion came after Trump claimed that his "friend" PM Modi has assured him that India would stop purchasing oil from Russia, a move he described as a big step toward in ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): Congress launched a scathing attack against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him a "weak" PM after US President Donald Trump said that India had assured him of stopping the purchase of oil from Russia. Congress alleged that PM Modi struck a deal with the US President at the cost of the country's honour while "fearing Trump's anger and threats." The Opposition party's X handle on Thursday wrote, "Narendra Modi has once again struck a deal at the cost of ...Read More >
Despite trade disputes and concerns over Russian oil imports, the US and India navigate a period of diplomatic friction. High-level engagements, including Secretary Rubio's meeting with Minister Jaishankar and a positive phone call between Presidents Trump and Modi, highlight the relationship's importance. The US emphasizes a commitment to expanding cooperation, viewing India as a crucial partner. The United States and India are working through a period of diplomatic friction amid what appears ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 5 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said that India will continue purchasing Russian oil, stressing that decisions will be guided solely by national interest. "Whether it is Russian oil or anything else, we will take a call based on what suits our needs in terms of rates, logistics or whatever. Where we buy our oil from, especially it being a big ticket foreign exchange related item, is a call we will take based on what suits us best. So, we ...Read More >
Jairam Ramesh criticizes Donald Trump's repeated claims of resolving the India-Pakistan conflict, highlighting Trump's assertion of averting a nuclear war through trade leverage, made 22 times in 65 days. Ramesh questions Prime Minister Modi's silence on Trump's statements, while India's Ministry of External Affairs reiterates its stance on bilateral resolution of Jammu and Kashmir issues and denies trade influence. Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday pointed that US President D ...Read More >
MADURAI: Likening the custodial murder of Ajith Kumar in Tiruppuvanam to an 'organised crime by police where the state kills its own citizens,' Madras high court lambasted the Tamil Nadu police and said the action against the perpetrators should be more stringent than in normal murder cases.A division bench of Justice S M Subramaniam and Justice A D Maria Clete pointed to 44 external injuries on the person of Ajith Kumar and said no part of the body was spared by the delinquent cops. "Even an or ...Read More >
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