Trump Plans to Increase Tariffs on India to 50 Percent Due to Russia Oil Purchases

Trump to Raise Tariffs on Indian Oil Imports President Donald Trump is set to increase tariffs on Indian imports to 50% later this month in response to India’s ongoing purchases of Russian oil. He has signed an executive order that adds an extra 25% tariff, supplementing the 25% tariff that was implemented on August 1. […]
Trump prefers China to India in trade matters.

As President Trump’s tariffs take effect, tangible results will soon emerge. However, the reasoning behind these tariff levels is still a bit murky, and dialogues with essential trading partners are ongoing, even after the August 1 deadline. The repercussions of these tariffs are evident, yet gauging their international diplomatic and political ramifications is tricky. It […]
India Blocks Assets Tied to Man Imprisoned in the US for $20M Crypto Fraud

Simply put Chirag Tomar, imprisoned in the U.S. for a $20 million cryptocurrency scam involving a counterfeit Coinbase website, has had $4.8 million (42.8 crores) in assets seized by the Indian Bureau of Enforcement. Authorities allege that Tomar executed a complex phishing scheme, routing revenues to Indian bank accounts through P2P platforms. The Enforcement Directorate […]
Large hotel chain criticized for supposedly moving check-ins to India

Outrage Over Miami Hotel’s Outsourced Front Desk Hotels in Miami are facing backlash after a viral video surfaced, showing a front desk operated by outsourced workers who check in guests virtually. The video, which has garnered over 2 million views since its release, depicts guests at the Arakinta by Wyndham being greeted by employees displayed […]
India criticizes Trump’s warning about tariffs on Russian oil imports.

India responded to comments from former President Trump, who announced plans to increase tariffs on Indian purchases of Russian oil. This statement came as India stated that buying Russian oil was essential to maintaining “predictable and affordable energy costs.” They also noted that the U.S. had, at one time, encouraged such purchases to stabilize the […]
Gold prices in India: Updates for August 5

Gold Prices Steady in India On Tuesday, gold prices in India held steady, based on data from FXStreet. The current price for gold is INR 9,519.12 per gram, which has not changed much compared to Monday’s figures. Similarly, the price for gold sits at 111,096.50 INR per TOLA, remaining stable compared to a day prior. […]
Gold prices in India: Rates on August 4

Gold Prices Steady in India Gold prices in India showed stability on Monday, based on information from FXStreet. Currently, the price stands at INR 9,439.64 per gram, which is quite similar to INR 9,445.72 recorded on Friday. Additionally, the cost for gold is maintaining at INR 110,102.10 per TOLA, reflecting only a slight change from […]
Stephen Miller claims India is funding Russia’s war in Ukraine

Concerns Over India’s Oil Purchases from Russia On August 3, 2025, Stephen Miller, the Deputy Chief of Staff at the White House, voiced strong criticisms against India for its continued purchase of Russian oil. He claimed that these actions effectively support Russian military efforts in Ukraine, despite existing US tariffs. “What [Trump] stated was clear: […]
India will continue importing Russian oil despite threats from Trump, according to government sources.

India plans to keep purchasing oil from Russia, even with the possibility of penalties from President Trump, according to two Indian government sources who chose to remain anonymous due to the sensitive nature of the matter. Last month, Trump indicated via social media that India would face further penalties for its purchases of Russian oil […]
Trump’s Tariff Warning Sparks Political Turmoil in India

India’s opposition parties are upset with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, criticizing him for not securing a trade agreement with the United States. On Wednesday, former President Donald Trump escalated pressure on Modi, threatening a 25% tariff on Indian imports, particularly if India continues its engagements with Russia. Trump took to social media, where he pointed […]