US President Donald Trump has once again taken a tough stance on India and said that if India continues to import crude oil from Russia, it will have to pay heavy import tariffs. Trump gave this statement while talking to journalists in his plane Air Force One. He said, ‘I spoke to Prime Minister Modi. He said that India will not buy Russian oil. If they do not do so, they will have to pay heavy tariffs.

The Trump administration believes that the countries buying oil from Russia are indirectly providing financial support to the Ukraine war, that is why America is continuously putting pressure on the countries buying energy from Russia. In the past months, America had requested many countries including India to reduce or stop Russian oil imports.

India has rejected Trump’s claim

Trump has already claimed that PM Modi has assured him that India will no longer buy oil from Russia. However, Trump’s claim has been rejected by the Indian Foreign Ministry. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal had said that the aim of India’s energy policy is to protect the interests of its consumers. He said that India is a responsible energy importer. We take our decisions independently so that prices remain stable and supply remains diverse. India reiterated that its priority is to maintain economic balance and meet domestic needs and not to come under any political pressure.

Trump’s tariffs affected India

The Trump administration had increased the import duty on many Indian products earlier this year. This includes clothes, medicines and agricultural products. Indian industry organizations say that this policy has had a negative impact on exports. If a new tariff is imposed on the issue of Russian oil, India-US trade relations may sour.

Controversy over Modi-Trump conversation

Trump claimed in his statement that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had promised him not to buy Russian oil. Although the Indian government has clarified that there is no official record of any such conversation, when journalists raised questions on this, Trump said that if they did not agree, they would have to pay heavy tariffs.

India’s energy strategy

India is the third largest oil importer in the world. New Delhi says its goal is to maintain affordable, sustainable and diverse energy supply. India currently buys oil from Saudi Arabia, America, Russia and United Arab Emirates. Meanwhile, a senior official of the Energy Ministry said that oil from Russia is proving to be the cheapest deal economically, hence India considers it a part of its energy security strategy.

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The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has rejected a report of the UK Parliamentary Committee on Friday (August 1, 2025). Under this report, India has been accused of involvement in the activities of the Transitional Republic (TNR) in Britain. Describing these claims made by Britain as baseless and baseless, the Ministry of External Affairs said that the basis of this report is suspicious and infamous people who have enmity with India.

Foreign Ministry spokesman gave information

Foreign Ministry spokesman Randhir Jaiswal gave a statement on Friday (August 1, 2025), saying, “We have seen India in the report of the British Parliamentary Committee and dismiss these baseless allegations outright. These claims being made by the UK committee have been taken from baseless and suspicious sources, which are mainly associated with enemies and people with the history of India, which are mainly associated with enemies and people, which are mainly associated with enemies and people, which are clearly related to the enemies and people. Used to be.” He said, “The basis of this report is associated with restricted institutions and people, so the credibility of this report itself is questioned.”

In the report of British Parliamentary Committee Names of more than 10 countries including India included

It is noteworthy that the Joint Committee on Human Rights of the British Parliament (JCHR) published its report with the title of transnational repression in Britain. This report includes the names of many other countries of the world, including India, which have been accused of trying to suppress and silence people and communities in Britain. The report said that countries promoting TNR in the UK include Bahrain, China, Egypt, Irritria, India, Iran, Pakistan, Russia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Turki and United Arab Emirates (UAE) and many evidences have also been found.

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Iran-Israel Conflict: Amidst Israeli drones and missile attacks on Tehran, the Indian government has given strict advice to Indian citizens and people of Indian origin (PIOS) living in Iran to leave the capital Tehran immediately. The Indian Embassy has issued a new advisory saying that people who have the means of getting out of themselves should get out of the city without delay. The ruckus has given this warning at a time when there are frequent airstrikes in Tehran and the security situations are becoming increasingly dangerous.

Israel Attack Iran: The Indian government has expressed serious concern over the increasing tension between Iran and Israel. In an official statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (Mea) on Friday (June 13, 2025), the country said that the country is closely monitoring the situation, especially on reports that are associated with attacks on nuclear bases. We have appealed to both sides to avoid stress -enhancing steps and try to resolve issues through interaction and diplomacy. Let us know that the country has close and friendly relations with both Iran and Israel and is ready to give all possible support if needed.

Earlier, the Indian Ebency, located in Israel, tweeted on X (East Twitter) and advised Indian citizens living in Israel to be vigilant and follow the security protocol stated by Israeli officials and Home Front Command. Together, it is forbidden to take care and exit without any urgent work.

Indian Embassy in Iran appeals appeals
Apart from this, the Indian Embassy in Iran on Friday (June 13) advised Indians present in the country to be vigilant after Israel’s attacks, avoid all unnecessary activities and follow the safety protocol. Israel attacked the capital of Iran on Friday morning, which aims to ban the country’s nuclear program. The Indian Embassy in Tehran said in a consultation, “In view of the current situation in Iran, all Indian citizens and people of Indian origin are requested to be cautious, avoid all unnecessary activities, follow the social media account of the embassy and follow the safety protocol as per the advice of local authorities. Apart from this, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday that his country has targeted Iran’s atomic and military bases.