Farmers are a key political constituency in India and they violently protested against Modi's last big push to reform the sector, forcing him to repeal three farm laws in 2021 in what was a rare defeat for him.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Russian oil that China is buying is being refined by Beijing, and that refined oil is then sold into the global marketplace, including Europe., Europe, Times

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi begins a three-day visit to India on August 18, holding a crucial bilateral with EAM S Jaishankar, having boundary talks with NSA Ajit Doval, and meeting PM Narendra Modi.

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced additional 25% tariff on India for its purchases of Russian oil, bringing the combined tariffs imposed by the United States on its ally to 50%.

The Trump-Putin meeting has raised hopes of easing geopolitical tensions and tariff relief, particularly for emerging economies like India. According to market expert Anil Singhvi, any positive outcome on trade or tariff policies between the U.

In an insightful conversation with Firstpost’s , American economist Prof. Jeffrey D Sachs shares his take on the Trump tariffs on India and elucidates how New Delhi should navigate the rough waters.

Indian markets surged Monday on news of a potential goods and services tax overhaul. James Thom of Aberdeen said he remains bullish on India’s structural outlook, noting the reform could revive weakening consumption and cushion the impact of high U.

While direct opportunities may be limited, it could accelerate India’s push for self-reliance and boost jobs in sectors focused on domestic production and alternative export markets.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a major change in India’s goods and services tax (GST) system during his Independence Day speech. The move reduces the number of GST categories from four to just two.