RSS centenary lecture series: Over 50 embassies, including US, UK, Saudi Arabia & UAE invited

RSS centenary lecture series: Over 50 embassies, including US, UK, Saudi Arabia & UAE invited

Leaders such as BJP leaders and Union Ministers Ravneet Singh Bittu and Jyotiraditya Scindia, Apna Dal (Soney Lal) and Union Minister Anupriya Patel, JD-U's K.C. Tyagi and Sanjay Jha, and Union Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu from the TDP are among those on the guest list, highlighting an effort to widen engagement beyond the BJP and Sangh's traditional networks. Aug 24, 2025
Modi Trump, Modi in US

India's strong domestic demand to cushion impact of US tariff hike

The fallout from a US move to double tariffs on Indian goods -- from 25 per cent to 50 per cent from August 27 -- in retaliation for New Delhi's oil trade with Moscow will not be uniform, in S&P Global Ratings' view. This will be the highest tariff in the region and will affect 50 per cent-60 per cent of India's total exports to the US. Aug 22, 2025
'By August 1, most trade deals will be completed': Donald Trump

US court throws out 500 million USD penalty against Trump

New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit in 2022, accusing Trump and his company of overstating the value of his properties and other assets to obtain favorable bank loans or insurance terms, Xinhua news agency reported. Aug 22, 2025
Crude oil exports to India will remain steady: Russian diplomat

Crude oil exports to India will remain steady: Russian diplomat

The Deputy Ambassador highlighted that trade between the two countries has grown nearly sevenfold in recent years, with Russia supplying around 250 million tonnes of oil annually to India, offering an average discount of five per cent subject to negotiation. Aug 20, 2025
Major Trade Deals to Be Announced Soon: US President Donald Trump

India eyes global markets, leverage UK FTA benefits amid US tariff challenges

India-UK FTA is particularly advantageous for MSMEs in sectors like textiles, gems and jewellery, seafood, leather, and pharmaceuticals. Elizabeth Master, Associate Director at Crisil Intelligence, highlights that this agreement could enhance MSME competitiveness against countries such as Bangladesh and Turkey, while providing an edge over China and Vietnam in the readymade garments sector. Aug 20, 2025
European leaders to back Zelensky in meeting with Trump

European leaders to back Zelensky in meeting with Trump

European leaders hope to use Monday's discussions to gain clarity from Trump about what Russia may be prepared to concede in a potential peace deal, as well as to better understand Washington's role in any future security guarantees for Ukraine. Aug 18, 2025
As they prepare to meet, Trump turns pressure on Zelensky, saying he should give up territory

As they prepare to meet, Trump turns pressure on Zelensky, saying he should give up territory

In his Truth Social post on Sunday, setting pre-conditions, Trump said, "No getting back Obama given Crimea (12 years ago, without a shot being fired!), and no going into NATO by Ukraine." Trump was referring to the Russian occupation of Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula in 2014 without military resistance while Barack Obama was the President, and implying that in a settlement of the war, Kyiv would have to give up claims to it. Aug 18, 2025
Trump speaks to European allies, Zelensky following Putin talks

Trump speaks to European allies, Zelensky following Putin talks

"President Zelensky will be coming to DC, the Oval Office, on Monday afternoon. If all works out, we will then schedule a meeting with President Putin. Potentially, millions of people's lives will be saved. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" the post added. Aug 17, 2025
Tariffs on Semiconductors Likely to Be Announced by US Next Week

Tariffs on Semiconductors likely to be announced by US next week

Trump made the remarks in a meeting with reporters aboard Air Force One, as he was en route to Alaska for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin -- the high-stakes meeting where Trump is seeking to broker a halt to the war in Ukraine, reports Yonhap news agency. Aug 16, 2025