Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong called ties with India “important” in a world of “great uncertainty and turbulence.” Speaking in New Delhi with PM Narendra Modi, Wong stressed that the partnership is built on “shared values, mutual respect and trust.” He noted Singapore is India’s largest foreign investor, accounting for nearly a quarter of FDI inflows. Wong also pointed to future growth in frontier areas like space. “We can draw strength from our shared history and friendship,” he said. More than 20 Singapore-made satellites have already been launched by India, showing strong collaboration that will continue to expand. (PC: X/@MEAIndia)

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned the US against using tariffs and sanctions to pressure India and China. Speaking after the SCO Summit in China, he said Washington’s actions reflect “colonial era” thinking. Putin called India and China powerful economies with their own systems and leaders who cannot be treated with threats. He stressed the colonial past still shapes their political instincts. His comments came as US President Donald Trump announced new sanctions on India for buying Russian oil and hinted at more to come. Putin also praised India’s role in efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict. (PC: India Today)

At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a sharp rebuke at the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, particularly targeting India and China. He insisted these nations are sovereign, powerful partners—not subjects of economic coercion—asserting, "The colonial era is now over" and emphasizing that such heavy-handed diplomacy is outdated. Putin said the tariffs aim to weaken the leadership of these giant economies, warning that any show of weakness could imperil political careers . He also expressed appreciation for India’s efforts, alongside China and other strategic allies, in seeking a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine crisis. (PC: India Today)

US President Donald Trump again attacked India over trade, calling it the “most tariffed nation” in the world. Speaking on a radio show, Trump said India, like China and Brazil, “kills” the US with tariffs. He claimed India offered him a “no tariff” deal only because of his tough stance. India has rejected his repeated criticism, stressing it makes trade and oil decisions based on market needs. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said talks with Washington are still on, while PM Modi has assured India will not compromise on farmers’ interests. Tensions over Russian oil purchases remain. (PC: India Today)

India has issued its second official flood warning to Pakistan in as many weeks, this time alerting Islamabad—via New Delhi’s High Commission—of a potentially dangerous surge in the Sutlej River due to heavy monsoon rains and upstream dam releases . Earlier releases from Indian reservoirs had already triggered widespread flooding in Pakistan’s Punjab, displacing over a million people and affecting some 2.45 million . The deluge has taken a deadly toll in northern India, prompting closures of schools and offices, while rivers like Delhi’s Yamuna have breached danger levels . The escalating crisis underscores mounting climate pressures and challenges in regional disaster management.

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar expressed optimism on September 3, 2025, that negotiations on the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) would reach a “decisive conclusion” soon, following talks with his German counterpart during a two-day diplomatic visit . Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul reaffirmed his country’s full backing for rapid finalisation of the FTA and pledged to leverage its influence with the European Commission to drive progress . Dialogue also covered deeper cooperation in sectors like green hydrogen, defence, technology, semiconductor manufacturing, and export control mechanisms. (PC: Reuters)  

India has sent 21 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Kabul after a powerful earthquake killed at least 1,411 people in Afghanistan. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar confirmed the delivery, which included tents, blankets, medicines, hygiene kits, sleeping bags, generators, water purifiers, and wheelchairs. The 6.3 magnitude quake struck late Sunday night, with most deaths reported in Kunar province. Over 3,000 people were injured, and many remote areas remain cut off. Rescue work is difficult due to damaged roads and aftershocks. India said it will continue to monitor the situation and send more relief in the coming days. (PC: India Today)

US Congressman Ro Khanna has strongly criticised President Donald Trump’s decision to impose 50% tariffs on Indian imports. He said the duties are harsher than those on China and threaten three decades of bipartisan work to strengthen US-India ties. In a post on X, Khanna claimed Trump acted out of anger because Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not nominate him for a Nobel Peace Prize, stating, “Trump is destroying 30 years of bipartisan work to build the US-India strategic partnership because Modi refuses to nominate him for a Nobel Peace Prize." He warned the tariffs could hurt Indian exports and push India closer to China and Russia. Khanna urged Indian-Americans who supported Trump to speak out against his policies and defend the partnership. (PC: AP)

US President Donald Trump has criticised India’s trade policies, calling the relationship “one-sided.” Speaking at the Oval Office, Trump said, “We get along with India very well, but for many years, it was a one-sided relationship. India was charging us tremendous tariffs, about the highest in the world.” He cited Harley-Davidson as an example, saying the company faced a 200% duty on motorcycles. Trump argued that his reciprocal tariffs are helping bring companies back to the US. Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded that India will never compromise on farmers’ and small industries’ interests, despite global pressure. (PC: AP, PTI)

The Union Home Ministry has said that Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan who entered India till December 31, 2024, can stay without a passport. The order, under the new Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, gives relief to minorities who came due to religious persecution. It does not give them citizenship but allows legal stay. Earlier, the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) covered only those who entered India before 2014. This new rule will help many, especially Hindus from Pakistan, who crossed after 2014 and were unsure of their future. (PC: HT)