The remarks came as the Trump administration wants India to bring down tariffs. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that India has agreed to cut the tariffs.

U.S. exports of crude oil to India last month climbed to their highest in over two years, ship tracking data showed, as refiners in the country sought alternative supplies following tighter U.S. sanctions on Russian producers and tankers.

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India’s top diplomat will visit Russia this week as the two nations look to strengthen ties. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will be in Moscow for two days starting Thursday, according to senior government officials,

In a world exclusive conversation at the India Today Conclave 2025, US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick has urged India to end its reliance on Russian military equipment, arguing that such a move is essential for strengthening ties between New Delhi and Washington.

India committed to procure more oil and natural gas from the U.S. when Prime Minister Narendra Modi met U.S. President Donald Trump in February in Washington amid tariff threats. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said India’s energy purchases from the U.

Speaking at the India Today Conclave, Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi stressed the need for resilience, self-reliance, and faster technological adaptation in warfare.

India’s imports of crude oil from Russia slumped this month to the lowest level since January 2023, according to data analytics company Kpler, underlining how stringent US sanctions have disrupted supply chains.

U.S. crude oil exports to India reached a two-year high in February as Indian refiners sought alternative supplies due to U.S. sanctions on Russian oil trade.