A Diwali celebration in New Jersey turned into an online controversy after a video of Indian students bursting fireworks on a public street drew criticism from social media users. The short clip, uploaded by 20-year-old Mukul Verma, showed a group of young people celebrating the festival of lights when local firefighters arrived and began spraying water on the fireworks. What was intended to be a joyful cultural celebration soon became a subject of heated online discussion over safety, legali

Washington — U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated on Friday that India will no longer buy oil from Russia, asserting that the South Asian nation has already begun reducing its dependence on Moscow’s energy supplies. Speaking at the White House during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Trump said the move reflects a broader international effort to isolate Russia economically over its invasion of Ukraine. “India will not be buying oil from Russia,” Trump

India is once again at the center of global diplomatic attention after former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had agreed to halt Russian oil imports. The Indian government swiftly denied the statement, emphasizing that its energy decisions are made independently and based solely on national interest. This move highlights New Delhi’s determination to maintain strategic autonomy amid increasing international pressure. Over the past two years

India and the United States appear to be finding common ground in long-stalled trade negotiations, with sources calling the latest talks in New York encouraging. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and India’s chief trade negotiator Rajesh Agarwal met with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to restart discussions on a pending agreement. According to officials, both delegations expressed commitment to moving past earlier setbacks and accelerating pr

Addressing the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 23, 2025, United States President Donald Trump launched a sharp attack on India, China, and even some NATO allies. In a strongly worded speech, Trump alleged that both New Delhi and Beijing are the “primary funders” of the ongoing Russian war in Ukraine through their continued purchase of Russian oil. He claimed that these energy imports were a major reason why Moscow had been able to susta

US President Donald Trump has stunned India with back-to-back decisions that are being described as both hostile and strategic. Just three days after wishing Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday and hailing him as a “tremendous friend,” Trump revoked the sanctions waiver for Iran’s Chabahar Port and slapped an unprecedented $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applicants. Analysts believe these twin moves are a calculated attempt to pressure New

Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov has strongly criticised Washington’s trade and tariff threats, arguing that major powers such as India and China cannot be coerced into changing their policies through ultimatums. Speaking on a television programme in Moscow, Lavrov said that the repeated warnings from the United States to cut energy ties with Russia were not only failing but also backfiring, as they were pushing countries to diversify markets, look for alternative energy resources

US President Donald Trump on Monday (September 15) announced that his administration had reached a preliminary agreement with a “certain company,” which he described as the one “young people” in the US “very much wanted to save.” While he did not directly name TikTok, it was evident from the context of his comments. The US Treasury later confirmed that Washington and Beijing had agreed on a framework deal regarding TikTok. Trump also revealed that he would

The Russian Foreign Ministry has praised India for firmly resisting ongoing pressure from the United States and Nato countries to halt oil imports from Russia. Moscow highlighted that India has continued honoring its commitments despite mounting threats and new trade restrictions, underlining that any attempts to undermine the partnership between the two nations are destined to fail. In a strongly worded statement, the ministry emphasized that ties between Moscow and Delhi are steadily advanc

The United States has renewed its push for a tougher global stance against Russia’s energy exports, urging its Group of Seven partners to impose coordinated tariffs on countries that continue purchasing Russian oil. During a virtual call with G7 finance ministers, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer emphasized that only a unified approach targeting energy revenues could weaken Moscow’s ability to finance its war

United States President Donald Trump’s nominee for ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, has suggested that the president may travel to India later this year to attend the Quad Leaders Summit. The remarks came during his Senate confirmation hearing on September 11, where he spoke about the importance of the Quad partnership and the growing strength of India–US relations. While Gor did not announce a confirmed date, he noted that discussions have already taken place about a possible vis

The possibility of a significant trade agreement between the United States and India has taken center stage after fresh comments by US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Speaking about key trade priorities, Lutnick made it clear that progress on the long-discussed deal will depend heavily on India ending its purchase of oil from Russia. His remarks underline the ongoing tensions between Washington and New Delhi over trade practices, energy choices, and global a

The United States has introduced a new piece of legislation that could significantly reshape the global outsourcing landscape, with particular implications for India’s $250 billion IT services industry. The Halting International Relocation of Employment (HIRE) Act, presented in the US Senate by Republican Senator Bernie Moreno of Ohio, is designed to discourage American companies from sending jobs overseas and instead push them to hire locally. India has long been one of the w

US President Donald Trump has once again stirred the global stage, claiming that Washington has “lost India and Russia to deepest, darkest China.” His statement came shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping appeared together at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1. Trump shared a p

Former United States National Security Adviser John Bolton has revealed that the once close personal relationship between US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has collapsed, largely due to tensions surrounding tariffs and trade disputes. In a recent interview, Bolton reflected on how Trump’s friendship with Modi had given the impression of stability in India-US ties, but the imposition of nearly 50 percent tariffs on Indian goods led to a deep rupture i

Russia is offering India bigger oil discounts, with the price of its Ural grade oil dropping to a discount of $3 to $4 per barrel, as reported by Bloomberg. The price reduction applies to cargoes expected to load in late September and October, reflecting Moscow’s efforts to maintain its oil trade with India amid rising tensions with the US. India has become a significant importer of Russian crude oil, especiall

United States President Donald Trump launched a fresh attack on India’s trade policies, describing India–US trade ties as a “one-sided disaster.” His comments came on September 1, against the backdrop of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Tianjin, China, where Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping were seen engaging with each other on the sidelines. Trump’s remarks highlighted his conti

United States President Donald Trump’s trade adviser Peter Navarro has reignited controversy with remarks defending the administration’s decision to impose a 50 percent tariff on Indian imports. Navarro, who has been one of the chief architects of Trump’s protectionist trade policies, sparked outrage by linking his defense of tariffs to caste-based criticism of India’s elite while simultaneously accusing New Delhi of aiding Moscow in its

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again shaken global trade by doubling tariffs on Indian goods to 50%, citing India’s continued purchase of Russian oil. This sudden escalation is among the highest tariff rates imposed on any U.S. trade partner and has sent shockwaves across industries in India and the Indian diaspora in the United States. Why the Tariffs Were Imposed The Trump administration justified the steep hike as a response to India&rsq

  US President Donald Trump has nominated Sergio Gor, the current head of the White House Presidential Personnel Office, as the new ambassador to India. This decision comes at a time when the relationship between Washington and New Delhi is under stress, particularly over issues related to trade, agriculture, and India’s ties with Russia. The post of ambassador to India has been vacant since January, followi