India's Modi vows self-reliance
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The dispute between President Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi could have far-reaching consequences for the U.S-India relationship, analysts said.
The Indian PM banked on warm ties with his U.S. counterpart—but then came a whopping 50% tariff, writes Salil Tripathi.
The highlights this week: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi faces down multiple challenges at once as the United States threatens high tariffs, former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is tried in absentia for charges related to last year’s protest crackdown, and the Taliban mark four years back in power in Kabul.
During his Friday speech, Modi also hinted India would continue its unilateral suspension of the Indus Water Treaty. The treaty, which India suspended after the April massacre, allows sharing of the Indus River that runs about 2,897 kilometers (1,800 miles) through South Asia and is a lifeline for both countries.
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced tax cuts, pledged policy reform and urged the citizens to design and produce high quality goods at home, in a sweeping Independence Day speech that blasted rising “economic selfishness” in the world.
For years, India has balanced close partnerships with both Washington and Moscow, even throughout Ukraine war. Trump is finally demanding it picks a side
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Fast Lane Ahead: PM Modi Opens Key Delhi Expressway Links to Decongest Capital - 5 Things To Know
Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the 10.1 km Delhi stretch of the Dwarka Expressway and the 76 km-long UER-II today, marking a major step toward decongesting the capital. Costing around Rs 11,000 crore combined,
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Modi joins Maldives independence day celebrations, signals easing tensions amid China rivalry
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has participated in the 60th Independence Day celebrations of the Maldives, concluding a two-day visit to the island nation.
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla meets Prime Minister Modi after returning from the ISS on the Axiom-4 mission, marking a significant moment for India's space programme.