A diplomatic controversy erupted after Donald Trump reshared remarks referring to India as a “hellhole,” sparking sharp reactions from New Delhi and triggering debate over the future of US-India relations. India’s Ministry of External Affairs called the comments “uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste,” while U.S. officials moved quickly to reassure that ties between the two countries remain strong.

US-India Relations: Trump Sparks Global Row With 'Hellhole' India Jibe 

"I have a very good relationship with him. He's not that happy with me because you know they're paying a lot of tariffs now because they're not doing the oil," Trump said

US President Reiterates Good Relationship with India Leader

Former US NSA John Bolton accused Trump of harming US-India ties, citing harsh trade policies and sanctions that pushed Modi closer to Russia and China, triggering the worst relations in decades.

US-India ties at 'worst in decades': Ex US NSA John Bolton says Trump ruined ties with Modi, pushed New Delhi closer to China, Russia

PM Modi hailed India’s 7.8% GDP growth amid global economic concerns, subtly criticising “economic selfishness”, a remark seen as a dig at Trump’s tariffs on Indian goods.

Modi hitting back at Trump? Indian PM's 'economic selfishness' remark after US President's 'one-sided disaster' jab amid tariff row

Sergio Gor’s  appointment as both US Ambassador to India and Special Envoy for South and Central Asia has sparked concern among international affairs experts and observers. The fear is that it could re-hyphenate India and Pakistan. Is it a sign of US returning to Cold War-era thinking?

Smells like Cold War spirit: Trump-appointed US ambassador to India to also be its envoy to South and Central Asia. That's a problem because...

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, in an interview with Bloomberg TV, said that if things don't go well between Trump and Putin, sanctions and secondary tariffs could be imposed.

Another WARNING for India: US warns New Delhi of more tariffs, sanctions if Trump-Putin Alaska talks 'don't go well'

Along with Munir’s escalatory remarks, the ongoing rapprochement between Washington and Islamabad has added another layer to the India-Pakistan dynamics.

Nuclear threat from US soil: Why Asim Munir’s threats imperil South Asian stability

Russian President Putin met India’s NSA Doval in Moscow amid rising US-India tensions. The US imposed a 50% tariff on Indian goods over continued Russian oil imports, citing security concerns.

Putin meets India’s top security adviser Ajit Doval as Trump hits Delhi with 50% tariff

“India has been targeted by the United States and the European Union for importing oil from Russia after the commencement of the Ukraine conflict,” the MEA said on X (formerly Twitter).

‘Unjustified, unreasonable’: India slams Trump’s tariffs, calls West ‘hypocritical’ over Russian oil trade

India’s continued purchase of discounted Russian oil is straining US relations, says Secretary of State Marco Rubio, calling it a “point of irritation” despite ongoing strategic cooperation and shared interests.

'Point of irritation': US accuses India of helping fund 'Russian war effort'

The US President Donald Trump has given the nod to a Russia sanctions bill that will implement a 500 per cent tariff on countries that are engaged in energy and oil trade with Russia. What could it mean for India, as India imports 36 per cent of its Crude petroleum from Russia?

US plans 500% tariffs on top Russian oil buyers. How it will affect India

World: Starting 2 April, Indian exports are likely to be hit by fresh import duties from the US.

Clock's ticking! Trump’s tariffs to take effect in 48 hours and India could lose $7.3 billion in exports

US President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to follow a tit-for-tat approach on what he termed India’s ‘high tax’ policy, criticising tariffs on imports from America as high as 100 per cent on some products.

‘They tax us, we tax them,’ Trump issues fresh threat to India over ‘high tariffs’

Donald Trump’s remarks herald a confrontational stance towards India, alongside countries like Brazil, Mexico and China that he has criticised for high tariffs since being elected on November 5



U.S. President Joe Biden has invited India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a bilateral meeting in June 2023. This will be Prime Minister Modi's first bilateral visit in the last year, he has so far visited the U.S. on the sidelines of the multilateral events.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit U.S. in June; engagement with India to counter China

Janet Yellen who's presently in India, spoke about the economic relations that the India and US share. She is in India ahead of US' approach to encourage the former to purchase Russian oil under a price that is determined by the US.

US Treasury Secretary in India: Janet Yellen speaks on US, India economic relations

Janet Yellen who's presently in India, spoke about the economic relations that the India and US share. She is in India ahead of US' approach to encourage the former to purchase Russian oil under a price that is determined by the US. She met Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday.

US' Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen meets India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

The Indo-US ties in the first 100 days of the administration of US President Joe Biden has intensified, the state department said. "There's been a concerted focus on India over the past 100 days.

Indo-US ties intensified in Biden administration's first 100 days: State Department

Bilateral ties between India and the United States have received a reaction from the states when they said their defence deal worth $20 billion showcases their commitment towards India.

US: $20 Billion defence deal shows our commitment towards India

#GravitasPlus with WION's Palki| Will Joe Biden's Presidency be good for India? Will he support India against China? Will Kamala Harris' election to the White House help India?

Gravitas Plus: Is Joe Biden good for India?

Donald Trump is all set to visit India. The American President could be eyeing big-ticket defence deals. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how the Trump Administration has cleared the decks for a major defence agreement.

Gravitas: Trump eyes major defence deals with India

Donald Trump is often on television, his tweets dominate the headlines. Despite that, he remains unpredictable. Trump calls India a friend, but he has frequently slammed the Indian leadership over trade. WION's Palki Sharma reviews Trump's policy towards India.

Gravitas: The unpredictable Donald Trump

Donald Trump's erratic foreign policy may be a hit with his supporters. But, it has caused the U.S. more pain than gain. On WION Edit Palki Sharma explores if Trump is India's best bet for a strong relationship with the U.S.

WION Edit: Can India deal with Donald Trump?

Some say Malaysia's 2016 ranking reflects Barack Obama's advocacy for the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade pact

Malaysia, India rated 'favourably' in human trafficking reports, despite millions of slaves