Russia said Indian goods are welcome in its market as the US raises tariffs; a top Russian diplomat defended India's oil imports and called Western sanctions unfair and one-sided

During his interaction with PM Narendra Modi, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla said India has the "ability and position to be in a leadership role in a space station."

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.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the country won't compromise on the interests of its farmers, fishermen and livestock rearers, a day after President Trump said he was [doubling tariffs on Ind

Election win gives Modi and his Hindu nationalist BJP another term to raise India’s global stature – and to manage contentious relationships with China and Pakistan.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has proposed India's biggest tax reform in eight years to lower consumption levies on everyday goods and small cars from October, in a move seen as boosting his his image amid trade tension with Washington.

According to sources, Modi asserted, "Nehru partitioned the country once, and then again. Under the Indus Waters Treaty, 80 per cent of the water was given to Pakistan. Later, through his secretary, Nehru admitted his mistake, saying that it brought no benefit."