Tariff row: US hails 'new heights' in ties with India as PM Modi meets Putin, Xi Jinping
Monday, 1 September 2025 () The US Embassy in India affirmed the strong US-India ties, highlighting it as a defining relationship of the 21st century. Despite this positive outlook, trade tensions persist due to recent tariffs imposed by the US, citing trade deficits and India's Russian oil purchases.
Washington’s high-stakes pressure campaign against India has backfired. Despite unprecedented tariffs and repeated threats over Russian oil imports, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has refused to bend. Russian crude still accounts for nearly one-third of India’s imports, and refiners show no signs...
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirm their decades-long friendship at the SCO Summit in Tianjin, China. Highlighting the “special” India-Russia relationship, both leaders showcased mutual trust and camaraderie, with Putin noting how well Modi understands him “even without a translator.” This rare display of warmth comes amid global geopolitical tensions, emphasizing the enduring strategic partnership between the two nations.
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Prime Minister Modi and President Putin's camaraderie at the SCO Summit 2025 in Tianjin sparked significant buzz on Chinese social media. Their warm interaction,.. IndiaTimes
During a key bilateral meeting at the SCO Summit in Tianjin, Russian President Vladimir Putin praised India-Russia relations, calling them a “Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership” celebrating 15 years. PM Narendra Modi and Putin discussed strengthening ties across trade, energy, security, and culture, while sending a strong signal to the West amid Trump’s tariff threats on India. Analysts say this close engagement underscores India and Russia’s enduring partnership and strategic alignment on global issues, including peace efforts in Ukraine.
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In a rare display of camaraderie, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin travelled in the same car to their bilateral meeting after the SCO Summit in Tianjin, China. The journey highlighted strong India-Russia ties amid global scrutiny over energy deals and US criticism. The leaders exchanged insights on regional and global issues, including Ukraine, sending a powerful signal to Washington and Western powers. This close-up moment went viral, symbolizing strategic partnership and India’s growing diplomatic influence.
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At the 2025 SCO Summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping greeted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a warm handshake, addressing him as a “friend.” The symbolic gesture, though lacking Modi’s trademark bear hug, has drawn attention for its subtle diplomatic undertones. Analysts suggest the greeting reflects a careful balance in India-China relations while also carrying a quiet message to global powers, including the United States.
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LIVE from Tianjin, China — Prime Minister Narendra Modi takes centre stage at the SCO Summit 2025 with a fiery address. In a bold and uncompromising tone, PM Modi delivered a direct message to Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif, calling out Islamabad over cross-border terrorism and the recent Pahalgam terror attack. With Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin and other world leaders in attendance, Modi’s explosive remarks set the stage for a high-stakes diplomatic showdown at the SCO. Watch the full speech and analysis of how Modi’s words could reshape India’s relations with Pakistan and impact global geopolitics.
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A historic moment at the SCO Summit in Tianjin, China — world leaders gathered for the official family photo, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the front row, standing alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The powerful image of unity comes as the West tries to isolate Russia over Ukraine and pressures India on its global stance. Xi and his wife Peng Liyuan also hosted a grand banquet for the international guests, highlighting the diplomatic weight of this summit. Analysts say this “unity pose” of Modi, Xi, and Putin sends a strong message to America, Pakistan, and the world: a new power balance is taking shape in Eurasia.
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Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized Prime Minister Modi for alleged “double standards” on terrorism after his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping... IndiaTimes
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During the SCO Summit in Tianjin, PM Modi and President Putin displayed camaraderie, while PM Modi and President Xi discussed border peace and resuming flights.... IndiaTimes Also reported by •Zee News
Ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit plenary session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi exchanged warm interactions with Russian President... DNA Also reported by •Zee News
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