Enough! India Holds Up a Mirror to Trump's Hypocrisy

In a strong rebuttal to renewed US criticism on India's trade with Russia, New Delhi on Monday accused Washington and its allies of "unjustified and unreasonable" targeting, reminding them that it was the United States itself that once encouraged those very purchases to stabilize global markets.

- JAYANTH JACOB & DIPAK MONDAL @New Delhi

Ruling out any rethink on its energy trade with Russia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated: "Like any major economy, India will take all necessary measures to safeguard its national interests and economic security."

The sharp message came minutes after US President Donald Trump threatened to 'substantially' raise tariffs to punish India for its purchase and resale of Russian oil.