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Economy & Development
India Halts US Arms Purchase Over Tariff Dispute
DID Press: Indian government suspended the purchase of weapons and military aircraft from Washington following the United States’ decision to impose an additional 25% tariff on certain Indian exports. According to sources, New Delhi also canceled a planned visit by…
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Afghanistan
India Hands Over Afghanistan Consulate in Hyderabad to Taliban caretaker Government
DID Press: Indian Government has transferred management of Afghanistan’s consulate in Hyderabad to Taliban caretaker government. This move comes despite India not formally recognizing the Taliban government, while maintaining only limited diplomatic relations with the group. According to diplomatic sources,…
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Government
India Halts US Aircraft Purchase Amid Tariff Dispute
DID Press: In response to rising U.S. tariffs, India suspended a key defense agreement to purchase six Boeing maritime patrol aircraft. The suspended deal involved the procurement of six P-8I aircraft, which were intended to expand the Indian Navy’s current…
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Economy & Development
India Rejects Trump’s Pressure; To Continue Buying Russian Oil
DID Press: India has rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that it will stop buying oil from Russia, reaffirming that its oil imports from the country ongoing. Just hours after Trump alleged that India had halted its oil purchases from…
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Economy & Development
India Confronts US over 25% Tariff after Trump Signs Oil Deal with Pakistan
DID Press: US President Donald Trump signed a trade deal with Pakistan on Wednesday, hours after announcing a 25% tariff on Indian goods and an “unspecified penalty” for buying arms and energy from Russia. The deal includes cooperation to develop…
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Afghanistan
India-Afghanistan Bilateral Trade Reaches $1 Billion
DIDPress: Bilateral trade between Afghanistan and India reached $1 billion in the 2024–25 fiscal year (April 1, 2024–March 31, 2025), reflecting growing economic ties, increased agricultural imports, and expanding commercial engagement between the two countries. Despite regional challenges, India and…
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Afghanistan
India: Supporting Peace and Development in Afghanistan, Our Regional Priority
DIDPress: India’s Defense Minister said his country maintains a steadfast and resolute policy in supporting peace, security, and stability in Afghanistan. Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday reaffirmed India’s steadfast support for peace, security and stability in Afghanistan while…
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Afghanistan
Alkozai: Wagah Border Closure Severely Damages Afghanistan’s Exports
DIDPress: Ongoing political tensions between India and Pakistan have kept Wagah border closed to Afghan commercial goods, leaving dozens of trucks carrying dried fruits stranded at the border. Khanjan Alkozai, a board member of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and…
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News
Air India Plane with 242 Passengers Crashes in Ahmedabad
DIDPress: An Air India plane carrying 242 passengers crashed while taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad. Images released from the incident on Thursday, June 12, 2025, show extensive damage and thick black smoke rising from the…
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Analysis
Uzbekistan’s Connectivity Approach: Will India Reconnect with Central Asia?
DIDPress: Diplomat magazine recently argued that despite India’s position as the largest economy in South Asia, its limited presence at the Termez Dialogue has raised questions about its commitment to “Connect Central Asia” policy. For years, connecting Central and South…
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