Despite Trump’s claim that India has ceased oil imports from Russia, government sources confirm that Indian refiners continue to purchase Russian crude, driven by economic factors like price and logistics.

The Project-18 destroyer will rival cruisers operated by major naval powers and serve as a symbol of India’s growing maritime assertiveness

Donald Trump had called the report of India “pausing” purchase of Russian oil as “good step”, even though India clarified that India is guided by what is on offer in the markets.