Will India remain defiant to Donald Trump's pressure on Russian oil? Has PM Modi emphasised 'swadeshi' to snub US?
Monday, 4 August 2025 () Will Prime Minister Narendra Modi remain defiant in the face of the threat issued by US President Donald Trump for buying Russian crude oil? Has the Union government asked the PSU oil companies not to buy Russian fuel to avoid the wrath of the US and the EU sanctions?
Trump’s recent claim that India halted oil imports from Russia is falling apart, as multiple reports confirm continued shipments. Despite global pressure, New Delhi says its energy security comes first. Russian oil now accounts for over 30% of India’s crude imports—up from just 1% pre-Ukraine...
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In a scathing rebuke, top Trump aide Stephen Miller has accused India of "financing Russia’s war in Ukraine" by continuing to import oil from Moscow. Speaking on Fox News, Miller expressed alarm over India’s near-parity with China in buying Russian crude — calling it an “astonishing fact.” This comes after President Trump, escalating economic pressure, imposed a 25% tariff on Indian goods and warned of a potential 100% tariff on imports from countries dealing with Russia.
Indian officials, however, remain firm on maintaining ties with Moscow for oil purchases. The Indian Embassy in Washington has not responded, but sources told Reuters that New Delhi will not bow to threats. Miller noted Trump's "tremendous" relationship with PM Modi, but the strong rhetoric signals a shift. The stakes are high, and tensions are brewing as Trump's foreign policy sharpens its focus on global alignments.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is facing intense criticism after allegedly caving to Donald Trump’s aggressive trade demands out of fear that the U.S. might slash military support to Ukraine or withdraw troops from Europe. According to the Sunday Times, von der Leyen accepted a harsh 15% tariff on most EU exports during a visit to Trump’s golf course in Scotland—scrapping a counter-tariff plan her officials had prepared.
Brussels also pledged $600 billion in U.S. investments and $750 billion in American energy purchases. Leaders like Macron and Orban slammed the deal, with the latter claiming Trump “ate her for breakfast.” Backlash is growing in the EU, where von der Leyen faces rebellion over military spending, vaccine scandals, and dwindling parliamentary support. With Trump’s “posture review” looming, the EU’s strategic future hangs in the balance. Critics say this may be von der Leyen’s final chance to recover politically.
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A dramatic showdown erupts in Texas as 51 Democratic lawmakers flee the state, heading to Illinois to block a Republican redistricting map backed by former President Donald Trump.
The GOP-drafted map would add five Republican-leaning seats to the U.S. House, but Democrats say it's a blatant power grab that silences millions of voters. Without the two-thirds quorum needed to proceed, Governor Greg Abbott’s special session is now in chaos.
As the redistricting war intensifies, Democrats call this political exile a fight for democracy, while Republicans label it cowardice. Will the runaway lawmakers succeed—or be hunted down, fined, or even removed from office?
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A dramatic series of no-fly zone breaches rocked Bedminster, New Jersey, over the weekend while U.S. President Donald Trump was present at his private golf club. According to NORAD, at least seven violations of the Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) zone occurred, including one major incident on Sunday afternoon that required fighter jets to intercept a civilian aircraft using flares. NORAD stated the flares may have been visible to the public but were deployed safely. The intercepted aircraft was safely escorted out of the restricted airspace.
These incidents are not isolated — similar breaches have occurred during Trump's visits in the past. NORAD emphasized that pilots must stay updated on FAA notices to avoid such security lapses. The situation has once again raised concerns about presidential airspace security and pilot compliance near high-risk zones, especially with such repeated breaches at the Bedminster location in a short period.
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India has doubled down on its decision to continue purchasing discounted Russian crude oil despite U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks suggesting New Delhi may halt such imports. Indian state-owned refiners reaffirmed that sourcing oil from Russia remains a strategic, price-driven choice essential for the country’s energy security, given its 85% crude import dependence. Officials emphasized that Russian oil is not under international sanctions and purchases comply with the G7/EU price cap mechanism, ensuring global markets remain liquid and prices stable. Sources argue that India's imports prevented oil prices from soaring above the March 2022 peak of $137 a barrel amid OPEC+ cuts. Meanwhile, reports of suspended purchases were dismissed, with officials highlighting the EU’s own high intake of Russian LNG. India insists its decisions are guided by national interest while contributing positively to global energy stability, even as Washington hints at possible penalties.
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Putin launched his most brutal attack yet on the European Union, declaring that EU sovereignty is "dead" and predicting the bloc's eventual collapse. Labeling European leaders as "subservient" to U.S. interests, Putin claimed that the EU has lost its independence in both policy and security.
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U.S. President Donald Trump has revealed that his special envoy, Steve Witkoff, may visit Russia on August 6 or 7 — just one or two days before the ceasefire deadline he has set for Moscow. If Russia..
A massive fire broke out at a Russian oil depot near Sochi after a suspected Ukrainian drone strike. Russian officials report that drone debris ignited a fuel tank, injuring at least seven civilians..
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