energy imports
Trump Claims India Will Stop Russian Oil Purchases Despite Official Denial from Indian Government
Oct 18, 2025 09:46 am CST
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that India is reducing Russian oil purchases following alleged assurances from PM Modi, while India's Ministry of External Affairs officially denies any such conversation occurred. This diplomatic contradiction emerges as India-US trade negotiation teams meet in Washington to discuss potential increased American energy imports worth $12-13 billion.
India Refutes NATO Chief's Claims About Modi-Putin Conversation on Ukraine Strategy
Sep 26, 2025 07:47 pm CST
India's Ministry of External Affairs has strongly denied NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte's claim that Prime Minister Modi contacted President Putin regarding US tariffs, calling the statement "entirely baseless" and urging greater responsibility from NATO leadership. The controversy emerges amid improving India-US relations following recent diplomatic engagements and trade discussions.
4-Day Closed-Door Talks On India-US Trade Deal Conclude. What Was Discussed
Jun 11, 2025 02:25 am CST
Significant progress was made in the latest round of talks between India and the United States over a possible interim trade deal expected within weeks