india-us relations

Thiruvananthapuram, March 13 – Even as recent electoral trends in Kerala have favored the opposition, the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) reiterated on Friday its confidence that the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) will retain power with a massive majority in the upcoming Assembly...

New Delhi, March 13 – Union Minister Giriraj Singh accused Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, of visiting the Parliament's 'Makar Dwar' like a tourist on Friday.He further accused Gandhi of drinking tea and coffee at the 'Dwar', and allegedly insulting the country.This...

New Delhi, March 13 Union Minister Giriraj Singh accused Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, of spreading confusion and misinformation about the availability of LPG in the country.Gandhi behaved in a similar manner during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the country efficiently...

New Delhi, March 12 Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday termed Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi's remarks on the reported LPG shortage as "misleading," and accused him of pursuing a "foreign agenda" by raising "baseless" issues in the Lok Sabha to undermine the country's stature.Goyal...

Mumbai, March 12 Amid rising international tensions involving Iran, Israel, and the US, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday, accusing him of damaging India's image on global platforms.Speaking to reporters, the...

New Delhi, March 12 Asserting that the foundation of every nation is its energy security, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday alleged that the government has "traded" India's right to determine its relationships with different oil suppliers to the US in exchange for a "compromise"...

New Delhi, March 11 India is one of the largest consumers and refiners of crude oil, and it is essential for New Delhi and Washington to work "hand-in-hand" to ensure the stability of the energy market, US Ambassador Sergio Gor said on Wednesday.His conciliatory gesture came as the Congress...

New Delhi, March 11 – Former diplomat Taranjit Singh Sandhu was sworn in as the 23rd Lieutenant Governor of Delhi on Wednesday at a ceremony held at Lok Niwas, succeeding Vinai Kumar Saxena.The oath of office and secrecy was administered by Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya, Chief Justice of the Delhi...

New Delhi, March 11 – The Congress criticized the BJP-led government on Wednesday, stating that the US has "temporarily allowed" India to "accept" Russian oil, and that this was a "concession" to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.The opposition party's criticism came after White House Press...

Bengaluru, March 9 – Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly and senior BJP leader R. Ashoka criticised Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday over his remarks on India's sovereignty, stating that it was ironic for the Chief Minister to lecture the country on independence while...

Bengaluru, March 9 Terming the US waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil for 30 days as "deeply humiliating," Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi step down, accusing him of repeatedly demonstrating that he is "incompetent...

New Delhi, March 9 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Monday that the BJP claims to help the OBCs, but in reality, their government has given nothing to the backward classes, urging the women workers of his party's OBC Department to convey this message to the people.Gandhi also said that the...

Lucknow, March 9 Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav said on Monday that, given the prevailing "wartime conditions" in the Middle East, India's priority should be to deliberate on key issues related to national security, foreign policy, and the safety of its citizens stranded abroad.In a...

New Delhi, March 9 – As Parliament reconvened for the second phase of the Budget Session, Congress MPs intensified their criticism of Om Birla, backing the Opposition's no-confidence motion against the Speaker.Congress MP Mallu Ravi said the motion was brought because Opposition members were...

In Kalaburagi, Karnataka, on March 8, AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge stated that US President Donald Trump is a "dictator" and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is his "slave," criticizing the BJP-led government over its stance on the ongoing Middle Eastern crisis, trade deals with the USA, and...

In Kalaburagi, Karnataka, on March 8, AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge stated that US President Donald Trump is a "dictator" and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is his "slave," criticizing the BJP-led government's stance on the Middle Eastern crisis, trade deals with the USA, and tariff issues...

New Delhi, March 8 – It's easy to criticize. It's even easier to find fault and voice opposition. Indian opposition parties have always been adept at this – and in many ways, it's essential for a healthy democracy. However, there are times when history unfolds, when decisions are strategic and...

Kalaburagi (Karnataka), March 7 Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday criticised the foreign policy of the central government, alleging that India's global standing was being "compromised" and the Centre had "failed" to respond firmly to remarks by senior US officials on India's economic...

Kalaburagi (Karnataka), March 7 Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday criticised the foreign policy of the central government, alleging that India's global standing was being "compromised" and that the Centre had "failed" to respond firmly to remarks by senior US officials on India's...

The US has given India permission to purchase Russian oil that is currently on ships in waterways, aiming to ease supply shortages globally amid the West Asia conflict."The world has ample oil supplies. Yesterday, the Treasury Department authorized our allies in India to begin buying Russian...