Explained: How Peter Navarro’s allegations on India buying Russian oil hold no water

IANS | August 30, 2025 4:37 PM

New Delhi/Washington, Aug 30 (IANS) After Peter Navarro, Senior Counsellor for Trade and Manufacturing at the White House, alleged in an X thread that India has extended a financial lifeline to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war machine, government sources on Saturday rejected those claims, saying his view emanates from an oversimplistic and incorrect understanding of the global oil supply chain.

Bangladesh political parties voice strong objection to election roadmap

IANS | August 30, 2025 3:34 PM

Dhaka, Aug 30 (IANS) In a growing conflict ahead of next year's general election in Bangladesh, political parties, including radical Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami and the National Citizen Party (NCP), voiced opposition to the election roadmap recently unveiled by the Election Commission (EC), local media reported.

PM Modi gifts Japanese counterpart precious Ramen bowls with silver chopsticks

IANS | August 30, 2025 2:56 PM

Tokyo, Aug 30 (IANS) Showcasing a perfect blend of timeless Indian artistry and Japanese culinary tradition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted a set of vintage precious stone bowls with silver chopsticks to his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba during his two-day Japan visit which concluded on Saturday.

Pakistan’s army pockets billions of dollars amid persistent poverty, deep economic crisis

IANS | August 30, 2025 1:59 PM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) While Pakistan’s middle class has been hammered by stagnant wages, rising prices, and declining economic opportunity, the country’s army has quietly transformed itself into the country’s largest business conglomerate, wielding remarkable influence across almost every economic sector in the country, according to a new report.

Reciprocal tariffs struck down by US appeals court; Trump says will approach Supreme Court

IANS | August 30, 2025 11:31 AM

Washington, Aug 30 (IANS) In a setback to U.S. President Donald Trump, a federal appeals court struck down most of the administration’s global reciprocal tariffs. In its ruling, the court ruled that President Trump did not have the “power to impose tariffs.” Hours after the ruling President Trump stated that he would approach the Supreme Court on the ruling.

India prevents global crisis by purchasing Russian oil, keeps markets stable

IANS | August 30, 2025 10:57 AM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) As allegations fly thick and fast over India extending a financial lifeline to Russia and becoming a laundering hub, the reality is that by purchasing Russian energy, New Delhi has prevented a global crisis by keeping global markets stable and inflation under control for itself and for the world.