US President Donald Trump recounted a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting Modi’s request for a personal audience regarding the long-delayed delivery of US-made Apache helicopters. “India has been waiting for five years for the Apache helicopters,” Trump said, adding that Modi approached him with, “‘Sir, may I see you please?’ Yes,” to […]
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Modi skips Malaysia visit to attend Asean summit virtually
NEW DELHI – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has cancelled his planned visit to Malaysia for the upcoming Asean-related summits, opting instead to join the discussions virtually, officials confirmed on Friday. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and East Asia Summit will be held from October 26 to 28 in Kuala Lumpur. The Ministry […]
US ties India trade deal to Russian oil cuts; Delhi pushes back
The United States has made it clear that India must cut back on Russian oil imports if it wants progress on a key trade deal. Although talks between the two countries are reportedly moving forward, U.S. officials have linked success to India’s stance on discounted Russian crude. This condition has sparked tensions, especially as India […]