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03 Apr

Donald Trump Praises PM Modi but Criticizes India’s Trade Policies While Announcing New Tariffs

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusinessDonald Trump, Narendra Modi

Washington, D.C. (Rajiv Sharma): Former U.S. President Donald Trump recently announced a fresh set of tariffs on India, stating that the U.S. would impose "discounted reciprocal tariffs" of 26% on Indian imports. While making the announcement, he referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "great friend" but criticized India’s high tariff rates on American goods. Trump Calls for Fair Trade Practices During his speech, Trump pointed out what he sees as imbalances in trade relations between the two countries. Holding up a chart listing various countries' tariffs, he remarked: "India is very tough when it comes to trade. The…

31 Mar

Eid-ul-Fitr Celebrated Across India with Joy, Fervor, and Tight Security

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiacommunal harmony, Eid celebrations, Eid prayers, Eid-ul-Fitr, India, Jama Masjid, Narendra Modi, Ramzan

March 31, 2025 – Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated with great enthusiasm across India, with millions gathering at mosques and eidgahs to offer prayers, embrace each other, and exchange festive greetings. The festival, marking the end of Ramzan, was observed peacefully, although isolated incidents of clashes were reported in some regions.Celebrations Across Major CitiesIn Delhi, thousands of worshippers, including children and the elderly, thronged Jama Masjid under tight security. Paramilitary forces were deployed to ensure order. After prayers, people visited restaurants and neighbors to enjoy traditional sweets like sewai and kheer.Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings on social media, wishing for…

27 Mar

Putin to Visit India Soon, Says Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsNarendra Modi, Russia-India relations, Vladimir Putin India visit

New Delhi, March 27, 2025: Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's invitation to visit India, and preparations for the visit are underway, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov confirmed on Thursday.In a video address at the “Russia and India: Toward a New Bilateral Agenda” conference hosted by the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC), Lavrov said, "Arrangements are currently being made for Putin to visit India." The state-run TASS news agency also quoted him as saying that the visit is in the works, though no dates have been announced.Lavrov pointed out that Prime Minister Modi's first foreign visit…

17 Mar

Trump Shares Modi’s Podcast Praising Him, India-US Ties

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDonald Trump, India-US trade, Lex Fridman, Narendra Modi

New Delhi, March 17, 2025 – Amid tense trade negotiations between India and the US, President Donald Trump shared Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent podcast with Lex Fridman on his Truth Social handle. In the podcast, Modi praised Trump for his courage and patriotism, highlighting the "nation first" policies of both leaders as a foundation for strong India-US ties.Modi called Trump a "great leader" and recalled how Trump described him as a tough negotiator. He said that as India’s leader, he would always put national interests first, adding that world leaders were aware of this stance. Modi pointed to the…

17 Mar

India Seeks Action Against Pro-Khalistani Elements in US, New Zealand

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaChristopher Luxon, India, Narendra Modi, pro-Khalistani

New Delhi, March 17, 2025 – India has formally conveyed its concerns to the United States and New Zealand over the activities of pro-Khalistani separatist groups operating on their soil. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh have sought stronger action from both countries to curb these separatist activities.Modi raised the issue with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon during their recent meeting. Modi highlighted the threat posed by Khalistani elements and stressed the need for cooperation to tackle them. He referenced the 2019 Christchurch terror attack and the 26/11 Mumbai attack, calling terrorism in any form “unacceptable.”"Strict…

16 Mar

Modi Defends Handling of 2002 Gujarat Riots, Talks Pakistan, and RSS in Lex Fridman Podcast

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaGodhra, Gujarat Riots, Narendra Modi, Pakistan, Podcast, RSS

New Delhi – Prime Minister Narendra Modi has defended his handling of the 2002 Gujarat riots, calling the narrative around the incident a "false campaign" driven by political opponents. Speaking on the Lex Fridman podcast, Modi said attempts to hold him responsible for the violence were politically motivated, but the courts had thoroughly investigated the matter and cleared his name.On 2002 Gujarat RiotsModi dismissed the perception that the 2002 riots were Gujarat’s worst, pointing out that communal violence had been common in the state for decades. "Before 2002, Gujarat faced frequent riots over trivial issues like kite-flying contests or bicycle…

14 Mar

Putin Thanks Trump, Modi for Efforts to End Ukraine Conflict; Backs Ceasefire with Conditions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump, Narendra Modi, Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, Vladimir Putin

Moscow, March 14, 2025 – Russian President Vladimir Putin has thanked global leaders, including US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for their efforts to end the Ukraine conflict. Putin made the remarks on Thursday while confirming Russia’s willingness to discuss a ceasefire, but with certain conditions."We agree with the proposals to stop hostilities," Putin said. "But our position is that this ceasefire should lead to long-term peace and eliminate the initial causes of this crisis."Putin acknowledged the diplomatic efforts by leaders of China, Brazil, and South Africa, calling their involvement a "noble mission" to stop hostilities…

10 Mar

PM Modi to Visit Mauritius as Chief Guest for National Day Celebrations

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiabilateral ties, India-Mauritius relations, Mauritius visit, Narendra Modi, National Day of Mauritius

New Delhi, March 11, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day state visit to Mauritius on Tuesday, where he will be the chief guest at the island nation’s 57th National Day celebrations on March 12. Strengthening India-Mauritius Relations Ahead of his visit, Modi emphasized the strong historical and cultural ties between India and Mauritius."At the invitation of my friend, Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, I am embarking on this visit to celebrate Mauritius’ National Day. Mauritius is a close maritime neighbour, a key partner in the Indian Ocean, and a gateway to the African continent. We…

22 Feb

S Jaishankar: Modi-Trump Meeting Went ‘Very Well’ Due to Shared Nationalist Ideology

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDonald Trump, India-US relations, Narendra Modi, S Jaishankar

New Delhi, February 22, 2025 – External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar described Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent bilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump as highly successful, attributing their strong rapport to their shared nationalist ideology. Speaking at an event, Jaishankar highlighted that both leaders respect each other’s nationalist approach, which contributed to the positive outcome of the discussions. Modi and Trump: A Strong Connection Jaishankar noted that PM Modi was one of the first world leaders invited by Trump after he began his second term as US President. He pointed out that Trump acknowledges Modi’s commitment to India, just…

14 Feb

Donald Trump Imposes ‘Reciprocal Tariffs’ on India, Strengthens Trade and Defense Ties

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDonald Trump, Export Tarrifs, India, Narendra Modi, USA

Washington, DC, February 14, 2025 – US President Donald Trump has announced that India will face reciprocal tariffs, meaning the US will match any duties and taxes that New Delhi imposes on American goods. Trump Pushes for Fair Trade During a joint press conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Trump made it clear that he wants a level playing field.“We’re just going to do it the easy way,” Trump said. “Whatever you charge, we charge.”Trump criticized India’s high tariff rates, especially on US-made cars. He described India as one of the highest tariff nations in the world and called for…