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At a press conference held in New Delhi on Thursday, August 7, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI), accusing it of facilitating widespread electoral malpractice. And to make his point, the Congress leader chose the Bangalore Central Lok Sabha seat as…

The counterfeit drug ring operated through an extensive network spanning multiple Indian states

India is part of a small group of major economies without a deal. And it now faces the highest tariff rate globally.

An Indian government source said it needs to gradually repair ties with the U.S. and engage more with the BRICS bloc

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday ordered steeper tariffs on Indian goods over New Delhi's continued purchase of Russian oil, opening a new front in his trade wars just hours before another wave of duties takes effect.

President Donald Trump has taken a major swing at India's trade relationship with the U.S., slapping an additional 25% tariff on Indian imports in response to New Delhi's continued purchases of Russian oil—effectively doubling the total tariff burden on Indian goods to 50%.

Donald Trump has told India to end its purchases of Russian oil or face tariffs of 25% or more, accusing New Delhi of fuelling Moscow's war in Ukraine and threatening a major trade clash.

New Delhi vows to continue buying Russian crude despite Donald Trump’s threat to hike tariffs

India criticised countries trading with Russia while targeting India. EU trade with Russia hit €67.5bn in 2024. Trump threatened tariffs on Indian goods, escalating tensions.

India won’t give up on Russia or its strategic autonomy, experts say, even as areas of friction with the US grow.

The protests mark the sixth anniversary of India’s revocation of Kashmir’s semiautonomous status.