A decision to rename a prominent road in Hyderabad as “Donald Trump Avenue” has triggered political controversy in India, drawing criticism from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and opposition from other political groups. The road, located in Hyderabad, the capital of the southern state of Telangana, was officially renamed on Tuesday. […]
US-India relations
Rubio visit signals US-India reset
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in India on Saturday to repair strained bilateral relations. The visit aims to rebuild trust after tariff disputes and shifting US engagement with regional rivals. The talks matter for trade, defence, and Indo-Pacific stability affecting both nations. Rubio landed in Kolkata and visited a humanitarian organisation founded by […]
India diplomatic setbacks in 2025 highlighted in new report
India’s foreign policy faced notable challenges in 2025, with a leading Indian daily describing the year as one marked by unmet promises and diplomatic setbacks. According to a report published by The Hindu, New Delhi’s reliance on symbolic diplomacy, high-profile meetings and narrative-building failed to deliver tangible outcomes. The paper argued that while Prime Minister […]
US lawmakers call for end to Trump’s tariff war with India
US lawmakers have introduced a resolution to end tariffs imposed on India during Donald Trump’s presidency. The move aims to cancel a 50 percent duty and restore Congress’s constitutional role in trade decisions. Lawmakers say the tariffs have harmed economic ties and raised costs. The resolution was presented by Raja Krishnamoorthi, Deborah Ross, and Mark […]
US, India seek to ease trade tensions in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR — United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with India’s Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Monday in Malaysia, as both sides sought to rebuild momentum in trade talks and defuse strains caused by Washington’s recent tariffs and sanctions. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit, marked the highest-level contact […]