Chinese foreign relations
As India recalibrates its foreign policy in response to the Trump administration's tariff blitz, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's two-day visit to Delhi will be a crucial exercise in diplomatic maneuvering. With bilateral trade talks and border disputes on the agenda, Wang Yi's meetings
Chinese foreign relations
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's arrival in India on August 18 is seen as a significant development, coming ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's planned trip to China for the annual SCO summit, where the two leaders will engage in high-level talks on key issues including
Tariffs
The imposing of steep tariffs on Indian goods by the US and demands for access to India's tightly protected agricultural and dairy markets have ignited protests across India, with farmers calling for a boycott of American products. Amidst the escalating trade tensions, Washington's push for tariff
Tariffs
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a significant speech in Delhi's Red Fort, vowing to build a "self-reliant India" and announcing tax and regulatory reforms to benefit businesspeople and the middle class. The speech came in the aftermath of the US imposing 50 per cent tariffs
Prime ministers
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump's optimism in February has given way to mutual recriminations, with Trump announcing 50% tariffs on Indian imports. The move was sparked by India's continued purchases of Russian oil, which Washington contends undermine its sanctions regime on
Tariffs
China and India, two of the world's fastest-growing economies, are finding common ground in the face of a growing US-China trade war. The two countries have a long history of strained relations, particularly in 2020, following the Galwan Valley clash, but recent developments suggest a shift in bilateral
Prime ministers
The ongoing India-US trade war has taken a political dimension, with the outcome having personal implications for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump. The dispute centers around the US demand for market access to India's agriculture and dairy sectors, which has been met with
Prime ministers
US National Security Council's senior director for South and Central Asia, Ricky Gill, found himself in a delicate situation while meeting with former Indian diplomats in New Delhi last week. The conversation, initially focused on Trump's souring relationship with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, quickly turned
Prime ministers
India and the US are racing against time to seal a trade deal, resolve the Ukraine crisis, and schedule a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, ahead of Modi's visit to the US in the last week of September. The Indian government is
Tariffs
India-US relations have soured over trade tariffs and diplomatic slights, prompting a critical visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the United States in late September. Modi's trip aims to smooth over differences with US President Donald Trump and reach a compromise on tariffs. The visit'
Modi, Narendra
In a diplomatic and economic crisis, India is facing the "21-day Trump trap," a phrase coined by diplomat Syed Akbaruddin, due to US President Donald Trump's executive order imposing 25% additional tariffs on Indian goods, bringing the total tariff to a staggering 50%. This move targets
Prime ministers
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been resisting pressure from the U.S. to halt imports of Russian oil, citing concerns about energy security and the potential impact on global energy markets. However, the relationship between India and Russia's oil trade has become increasingly complex, with various consequences
