Donald Trump

Donald Trump appointed Indian-American Harmeet Kaur Dhillon as the Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights in the US Department of Justice following his re-election to the office. Her controversial past and open support for the separatist Khalistan movement rapidly drew scrutiny and objections regarding her position in the administration.

Instead of giving in to pressure, India is mending its ties with  Russia and China. President Donald Trump has accused India of funding Russia’s war in Ukraine by buying discounted crude oil from Moscow.

The Department of Posts on Sunday announced a complete suspension of all mails to the USA over president Donald Trump’s tariff policy

India has saved over $17 billion since 2022 by purchasing cheaper Russian crude. More importantly, its imports have played a stabilising role in the global market.

There are no sanctions on Russian oil by the United States, G7 countries and the European Union (EU), unlike Iranian oil and Venezuelan oil. India thus did not violate any international norms through its purchase of Russian oil, as it adhered to the price cap imposition.

Trump's approval rating, which is an indicator of how Americans view his performance, hit a record low in his second term, highlighting the dissatisfaction of American with his policies.

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India in December amid rising U.S. pressure. As Trump doubles tariffs on Indian goods over Russian oil imports, New Delhi has defended its energy security, strengthening ties with Moscow despite Western criticism and sanctions threats.

The punitive tariffs levied by the US on India are likely to remain unaffected even if the IEEPA-based tariffs are rolled back after court's decision.

The committee questioned the US administration's intent behind tariffs against India, remarking, "It's almost like it's not about Ukraine at all."

Since assuming office for the second time this year, Donald Trump has adopted a stringent approach towards legal as well as illegal immigration coming to the US.