Will the new US tariff on India and increasing bonhomie with India’s main adversary, Pakistan, with an oil deal, change the political dynamics of South Asia? By announcing an oil deal with Pakistan with no proven oil reserve or capacity to refine or store it, Donald Trump has put pressure.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) was asked whether India’s support for the Palestinian cause has been an “integral part of our foreign policy”. External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said in a written response to the query, “India’s policy towards Palestine has been longstanding.”

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said the central government is studying the implications of the US’ move to impose a 25 percent tariff on India’s exports. Goyal added the Centre will take all necessary steps to protect India’s national interest. Read on to know more on this.