Putin to visit India at the end of 2025, Ifax reports

India's Modi vows to protect farmers' interests despite Trump’s tariff move

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday affirmed his unwavering commitment to India’s agricultural community, vowing to protect farmers, dairy producers, and fishermen even in the face of sweeping 50% U.S. tariffs.

Indian helicopters rescue people stranded by flooding in Himalayan state

Indian rescue teams deployed helicopters on Thursday to evacuate people stranded by floods in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, nearly 48 hours after sudden flooding and landslides left four dead and many still unaccounted for.

Trump imposes steep new tariffs on India over Russian oil

U.S.-India trade relations plunged into crisis on Wednesday after President Donald Trump issued an executive order imposing an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods, citing India's continued reliance on Russian oil.

Swiss president to meet U.S. Secretary of State Rubio for last-minute trade talks

Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter is set to meet U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday as Switzerland races to secure a deal that would prevent a severe 39% tariff on its exports to the United States.

Oil prices rise as Trump threatens tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases

Oil prices rose on Wednesday amid renewed supply concerns following U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on India for continuing to purchase oil from Russia.

Rescue teams search for at least 50 people missing after Uttarakhand mudslide

At least four people have died and around 50 people are missing after torrential rains and mudslides engulfed a whole Himalayan village on Tuesday, burying houses, prompting an urgent rescue mission in Dharali in Uttarakhand, according to officials.

India hits back at Trump's threat over Russian oil purchases

India slammed Donald Trump’s tariff threats over Russian oil imports, sparking rare unity between political rivals and fueling a growing trade rift with Washington.

Mudslide kills four, over 50 missing in India’s Uttarakhand state

A massive mudslide triggered by surging floodwaters swept through a village in the northern Indian Himalayan state of Uttarakhand on Tuesday, killing at least four people and leaving more than 50 missing, officials said.

India in talks with Philippines for developing submarine infrastructure

Flash floods and mudslide kill at least four in northern India

A devastating mudslide and flash floods have swept through a village in India's Uttarakhand state, killing at least four people and leaving dozens missing, prompting a large-scale rescue effort by the Indian Army.

Russia slams U.S. over India oil threats, calls pressure illegal

Russia on Tuesday accused the United States of applying illegal pressure on India over its Russian oil imports, after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs unless New Delhi halts purchases.

Trump says to 'substantially' raise tariffs on India

On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to significantly raise tariffs on India over its continued purchase and resale of Russian oil, accusing New Delhi of profiting from the war in Ukraine.

Top Trump aide accuses India of financing Russia’s war in Ukraine through oil purchases

A senior adviser to Donald Trump accused India on 3 August of helping finance Russia’s war in Ukraine through its ongoing oil trade with Moscow, sparking backlash from Indian officials and raising questions about future U.S.-India ties.

Top Trump aide accuses India of financing Russia's war in Ukraine

A top aide to President Donald Trump has accused India of helping finance Russia’s war in Ukraine through its continued oil purchases, as Washington increases pressure on New Delhi with new tariffs and warnings.

India will continue Russian oil imports despite U.S. pressure, say officials

India will not halt Russian oil purchases, despite U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of sanctions, Indian officials told Reuters and The New York Times.

Trump says India halting Russian oil imports would be a ‘good step’

U.S. President Donald Trump said he heard that India has stopped buying oil from Russia, describing it as a “good step” — though he admitted the information is unconfirmed.

Trump says U.S. to impose 25% tariff on India from 1 August

President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that the United States will impose a 25% tariff on imports from India starting August 1, along with an additional, unspecified penalty.

India denies ending Pakistan conflict under U.S. pressure

India’s defence minister has rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s assertion that he brokered a ceasefire with Pakistan in May, insisting New Delhi halted fighting only after achieving its military and political objectives.

Indian man arrested for running fake embassy, duping job seekers near Delhi

A man posing as an ambassador has been arrested near New Delhi for running a bogus embassy from a rented home, scamming people with false promises of overseas jobs.

U.S. and Pakistan deepen ties with focus on stability

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday praised Pakistan's role in promoting regional stability and discussed deeper cooperation on counterterrorism, trade, and critical minerals during a meeting in Washington with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar.

Debt-plagued Maldives to host Modi, continuing to rebuild ties with lender

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to boost India’s development partnership with the Maldives during a two-day visit this week, as New Delhi and Beijing compete for influence in the Indian Ocean archipelago.

India sold explosives to Russia despite U.S. sanctions threat

An Indian company shipped $1.4 million worth of military-grade explosives to Russia late last year, according to Indian customs data obtained by Reuters — despite repeated U.S. warnings that supplying Russia’s war effort in Ukraine could trigger sanctions.