New Delhi, in a statement, said it was its “consistent priority to safeguard the interests of the Indian consumer in a volatile energy scenario'.”

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The US commerce secretary has also criticised India’s purchases of Russian crude oil since the Ukraine invasion, saying that India needs to decide “which side it wants to be on”.

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, speaking on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly, strongly defended India's independent oil trade policy amidst US pressure and tariffs.

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India and the United States will today resume trade talks, marking a significant reversal after weeks of tension caused by the Trump administration's imposition of a 50% tariff on Indian goods.

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Earlier Navarro had also questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s cooperation with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, highlighting tensions between India’s democratic image and its global partnerships.

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The Indian leadership has repeatedly defended its purchase of Russian crude oil, stressing that its energy procurement is guided by national interest and market dynamics. PM Modi also asserted that he will safeguard the interests of Indian farmers and traders.

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This is the first visit by a US trade team to Delhi after the imposition of a 50 per cent tariff on India by US Pressure Trump in August. Since the last few weeks, bilateral ties have faced headwinds from U.S. tariffs but show signs of reconciliation.

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Nikki Haley urged India to work with Trump’s White House, saying partnership is vital to counter China. She warned New Delhi to take Trump’s concerns on Russian oil seriously, stressing decades of US-India friendship. Here's what she said.

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said trade talks with India were ongoing but called New Delhi “a bit recalcitrant,” hinting at continued disputes over Russian oil purchases and market access for US farm and dairy goods. Here's what he said.

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India's foreign ministry on Monday said US pressure to stop it buying Russian oil was "unjustified and unreasonable" and that it would protect its interests.

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This bond could apply to both business and leisure visitors from certain countries. This comes amid heightened US-India tensions over President Donald Trump's tariffs. So, would Indians have to pay $15,000 to enter the US? All you need to know.

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Former Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene's sharp rebuke followed Trump's announcement Monday (Aug 4) that he would impose "substantially" higher tariffs on India.

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Stephen Miller, the deputy chief of staff at the White House and one of Trump's most influential aides, during an interview, said that the US president has "very clearly" told India that it was "not acceptable for India to continue financing this war by purchasing the oil from Russia". 

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