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India Today
3 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
We did that through trade: Trump again claims he averted India-Pak conflict
US President Donald Trump has once again said that he played a key role in stopping conflict between India and Pakistan. During a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Monday (local time), Trump claimed that things were getting dangerous between the two countries after the Pahalgam terror attack, but his actions helped avoid a nuclear conflict."We have been very successful in settling wars, India, Pakistan... India, by the way, Pakistan would have been a nuclear war within another week, the way that was going. It was going very badly," Trump said that he used trade talks as a bargaining tool: "We did that through trade. I said, we are not going to talk to you about trade, unless you get this thing settled, and they did."VIDEO | US President Donald Trump (@POTUS) on India and Pakistan military conflict says, "We've been very successful in settling wars. You have India and Pakistan. You have Rwanda and the Congo, that was going on for 30 years. India, by the way, Pakistan would have been a nuclear Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 14, 2025 He had made a similar claim in June while talking to reporters on Air Force One."You know, I did something that people don't talk about, and I don't talk about very much, but we solved a big problem, a nuclear problem potentially with India and with Pakistan," he said."I spoke to Pakistan, I spoke to India, they have really great leaders, but they were going at it, and they could have gone at it nuclear," Trump has often taken credit for helping calm tensions between the two countries, especially after India carried out air strikes on terror camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) following the attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 REJECTS TRUMP'S CLAIMSIndia has firmly denied President Trump's claims, saying that all matters related to Jammu and Kashmir must be handled bilaterally between India and Pakistan, with no foreign a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, "As you are aware, we have a long-standing national position that any issues pertaining to the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir have to be addressed by India and Pakistan bilaterally. That stated policy has not changed."The MEA also reminded that the main issue remains Pakistan's occupation of Indian territory: "The outstanding matter is the vacation of illegally occupied Indian Territory by Pakistan."The Indian government also rejected Trump's claim that trade was used to settle the conflict. Officials clarified that during the time of 'Operation Sindoor', no discussion about trade took place between Indian and US the time OPERATION SINDOOR commenced on 7th May till the understanding on cessation of firing and military action on 10th May, there were conversations between Indian and US leaders on the evolving military situation. The issue of trade did not come up in any of these discussions," the MEA launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting terrorist infrastructure inside Pakistan and PoK in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. After defending itself from Pakistan's military action, India cripple Pakistan's between India and Pakistan ended after a call from Pakistan's Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) to his Indian counterpart, leading to an agreement to stop further military action.- EndsWith inputs from ANIMust Watch
Time of India
6 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Importers delay customs clearance of US dry fruit
Indian dry fruit importers are delaying customs clearance for US nuts. They anticipate a significant reduction in import duties due to a potential India-US trade agreement. This hesitation could worsen existing supply disruptions caused by halted Afghan imports. The industry expects India to halve duties on walnuts and almonds. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Uncertainty over the proposed India-US trade deal has resulted in dry fruit importers holding back customs clearance of walnut, almond and other nut shipments from the US, anticipating a steep cut of about 50% in import are looking to avoid losses they could incur if duties are reduced after they clear goods at current rates, but their move could worsen supply disruptions, industry insiders fruit supplies had already been hit by the halt in Afghan imports due to the closure of the Wagah border since the Operation Sindoor strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied imposes a 100% tariff on US walnuts - both kernels and those in shells - and a specific duty of ₹35 per kilogram on almonds in shell and ₹100/kg on almond kernels. US President Donald Trump often cites this to support his claim that India is a high tariff industry expects India to halve these duties as part of the deal being negotiated."Two commodities that are likely to see duty reduction in the proposed US-India trade deal are walnuts and almonds," said Ravindra Mehta, founding member at Nuts and Dry Fruits Council of India, or NDFC(I)."Many importers are postponing filing the bill of entry by a few days and opting to pay the penalty for delayed clearance, which is much smaller than the losses they may face in case the duties are reduced," he said.
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Business Standard
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
Trump reiterates claim that he stopped conflict between India & Pakistan
US President Donald Trump Monday reiterated his claim that he stopped the conflict between India and Pakistan, which could have turned into a "nuclear war", through trade. "We've been very successful in settling wars. You have India, (and) Pakistan. You have Rwanda and the Congo that was going on for 30 years," Trump said during his meeting with Nato Secretary General Rutte in the Oval Office. "India, by the way, Pakistan would have been a nuclear war within another week the way that was going. That was going very badly, and we did that through trade. I said, we're not going to talk to you about trade unless you get this thing settled', and they did, and they were both great, great leaders, and they were great, he added. Since May 10, when Trump announced on social media that India and Pakistan had agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire after a long night of talks mediated by Washington, he has repeated his claim more than a dozen times on several occasions that he helped settle the tensions between India and Pakistan. However, India has been consistently maintaining that the understanding on cessation of hostilities with Pakistan was reached following direct talks between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of the two militaries. In a nearly 35-minute phone call with Trump last month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi firmly stated that India does not and will "never accept" mediation and that the discussions between Indian and Pakistani militaries on cessation of military actions were initiated at Islamabad's request. India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in retaliation for the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians. India and Pakistan reached an understanding on May 10 to end the conflict after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Time of India
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Trump reiterates claim that he stopped conflict between India and Pakistan
US President Donald Trump Monday reiterated his claim that he stopped the conflict between India and Pakistan, which could have turned into a "nuclear war", through trade. "We've been very successful in settling wars. You have India, (and) Pakistan. You have Rwanda and the Congo that was going on for 30 years," Trump said during his meeting with NATO Secretary General Rutte in the Oval Office. "India, by the way, Pakistan would have been a nuclear war within another week the way that was going. That was going very badly, and we did that through trade. I said, 'we're not going to talk to you about trade unless you get this thing settled', and they did, and they were both great, great leaders, and they were great," he added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Average Cost To Rent A Private Jet May Surprise You (View Prices) Private Jet I Search Ads Learn More Undo Since May 10, when Trump announced on social media that India and Pakistan had agreed to a "full and immediate" ceasefire after a "long night" of talks mediated by Washington, he has repeated his claim more than a dozen times on several occasions that he "helped settle" the tensions between India and Pakistan. However, India has been consistently maintaining that the understanding on cessation of hostilities with Pakistan was reached following direct talks between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of the two militaries. Live Events In a nearly 35-minute phone call with Trump last month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi firmly stated that India does not and will "never accept" mediation and that the discussions between Indian and Pakistani militaries on cessation of military actions were initiated at Islamabad's request. India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in retaliation for the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians. India and Pakistan reached an understanding on May 10 to end the conflict after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes. PTI
Time of India
a day ago
- Health
- Time of India
Poliovirus found in 20 Pakistani districts amid rising vaccine refusals: New sewage data signals resurgence; 13th polio case confirmed in 2025
Pakistan's battle against polio has hit a fresh setback, with the deadly virus detected in sewage samples across 20 districts, including the capital, just as the country grapples with rising vaccine refusal rates. According to ARY News, citing the National Reference Laboratory, 28 sewage samples collected between May 8 and June 17 tested positive for Wild Poliovirus Type 1 (WPV1). The presence of the virus was confirmed in major urban centres such as Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad, as well as in districts across Sindh, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Sindh reported the highest contamination, with 14 positive samples from 10 districts. Lahore recorded three cases, while Islamabad and four districts in KP also registered positive samples. In Balochistan, the virus was found in Mastung, Khuzdar, and Sibi. Mirpur in PoJK also showed signs of the virus. This alarming development follows Pakistan's second national polio vaccination drive earlier this year, which saw over 60,000 refusals, 39,000 of them in Karachi alone. These refusals, officials say, are now posing a major roadblock to the country's eradication efforts. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Providers are furious: Internet access without a subscription! Techno Mag Learn More Undo 'We're not just fighting a virus; we're battling misinformation and mistrust,' a senior health official told ARY News. Pakistan remains one of only two countries where polio is still endemic, the other being Afghanistan. With the confirmation of another new case this week, the total number of polio cases in the country has reached 13 so far in 2025. Health experts warn that the virus spreads primarily through contaminated water or food and can cause paralysis or death. There is no cure for polio, making vaccination the only defense. The World Health Organisation emphasises that multiple oral doses are needed to protect children under five, the group most vulnerable to the disease. Despite ongoing national campaigns, large pockets in southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa remain difficult to access for vaccination teams, leaving thousands of children at risk. As the virus resurfaces in urban and rural sewers alike, officials say the next phase in Pakistan's anti-polio war must tackle both the virus, and vaccine hesitancy, with equal urgency.
