India has reportedly put on hold plans to acquire new US weapons and aircraft, signaling discontent following President Trump’s imposition of steep tariffs on Indian exports. The purchases, including Stryker combat vehicles and Boeing P8I reconnaissance aircraft, were slated for announcement during Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s visit to Washington, which has now been cancelled.

Rahul Gandhi escalated his accusations against the Election Commission of India (ECI), alleging collusion with the BJP to manipulate voter rolls and ensure Narendra Modi’s victory. He presented purported evidence of “fake votes” in Karnataka and questioned the ECI’s impartiality, demanding answers regarding missing voter lists, erased CCTV footage, and intimidation of opposition leaders.

India was in advanced talks with the US to purchase six Boeing P-8I reconnaissance aircraft worth USD 3.6 billion