Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:10am on 22 Oct 2025,Wednesday India Global
US President Donald Trump celebrated Diwali at the White House with Indian-American officials, lighting a traditional lamp and praising the festival’s message of “light over darkness.” Trump said he spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi about trade and regional peace, calling Modi “a great friend.” He also claimed India would reduce its Russian oil imports, though India has denied such talks. Trump defended his tariffs on Indian goods, saying they strengthen the US economy and prevent wars. The Indian government has rejected his claim of brokering peace between India and Pakistan, calling it a bilateral understanding.
