US-India relations
'Close To India... Sanctioned Them': Amid Bonhomie, Trump's Mixed Messaging
Sep 19, 2025 12:50 am CST
Attempting to burnish his credentials as a solver of conflicts, US President Donald Trump said he had imposed "sanctions" on India to help end the war between Russia and Ukraine while simultaneously stating he is very close to New Delhi and PM Modi.
Opinion | After New Tariffs, Trust Between US And India Is Running Low
Aug 28, 2025 08:34 pm CST
Despite the "doom and gloom" and memories of 1998 and 2013, ties can still be repaired if the US chooses. But this requires a deeper appreciation for India's true "redlines" on agriculture market access and a consistent approach to agriculture.
India Hires 2nd Lobbying Firm In US Before Trump's Russian Oil Tariff Kicks In
Aug 25, 2025 05:39 pm CST
Days before US President Donald Trump's punitive 50 per cent tariffs take effect on Indian exports, India's embassy in Washington has reportedly hired a second lobbying firm with close ties to the Trump administration.
"Stupidest Tactical Move": Top US Economist Jeffrey Sachs Slams Trump Tariffs On India
Aug 21, 2025 03:40 pm CST
US economist Jeffrey Sachs has doubled down on his criticism of the Donald Trump administration's move to impose 50 per cent punitive tariffs on India, calling the American President the great unifier of the BRICS.
Opinion | Who Is Scott Bessent - Tariff Hawk, Yen Man, And India's New Headache?
Aug 19, 2025 04:02 pm CST
Recently, Bessent told Europe that it is not doing its part because it is yet to join the US in imposing secondary tariffs on India. "It's put up or shut up time," he told Europe.
"Trump Was Directly Involved": US Doubles Down On India-Pak Peace Claims
Aug 08, 2025 12:53 pm CST
The United States got "directly involved" when India and Pakistan were involved in a military conflict earlier this year, claimed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
"India Should Retaliate": Shashi Tharoor To NDTV On 50% Trump Tariffs
Aug 07, 2025 05:27 pm CST
"India Should Retaliate": Shashi Tharoor To NDTV On 50% Trump Tariffs
"His Greatest Ire...": Expert On Why Trump Tariffs Target India, Not China
Aug 07, 2025 03:20 pm CST
As India makes it clear that it is ready to stand up to US President Donald Trump's tariffs offensive, a South Asia analyst has explained the link between the ceasefire that paused the India-Pakistan conflict after the Pahalgam terror attack
Trump Was Asked Why He's Singling Out India Over Russia Trade. His Reply
Aug 07, 2025 12:37 pm CST
US President Donald Trump warned of new "secondary sanctions" for Moscow's trading partners when he was asked why India was being "singled out" for its business ties with Russia, leaving other nations that have been buying Russian energy.
'Extremely Rewarding Day': Shashi Tharoor On Meeting US Congressmen, Senators
Jun 05, 2025 03:25 pm CST
The multi-party delegation of Indian parliamentarians had an "extremely rewarding" day meeting US Congressmen and Senators at Capitol Hill, briefing them about Operation Sindoor and India's fight against terrorism, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said.