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That is until Trump ups the ante. Keep irritating Trump.
You seem to be really worked up? 10 posts on this page itself.
Slow down dude. Don’t make India centre of your world.

Because India is showing two fingers to some nations or is it something else?
 
Bro, we are as much hurt as you regarding PTI and Imran Khan. That doesn't mean that we start taking Pakistan down. I have read your posts. Be critical against the current lot, but don't let the Indians walk over you.

India is caste based society. Brahmins make money and the rest just survives. You might be impressed with India's economic rise. We know better.

I've never voted or vouched for any party in Pakistan, and my past posts on this forum and previous attest to it; never have I supported PTI or Imran Khan on a personal level. I often see this thrown around quite a lot when the narrative doesn't support a Pakistani position. My only criticism has been on disturbing the democratic process and not allowing Pakistan to build up its state institutions. But at this point, I've stopped criticizing that as well, because it's in our people's cultural or genetic makeup to mess things up.

I do not talk down to Pakistan, but the country does that on its own and quite efficiently. I do not need Indian support or anything. If Pakistanis knew better, they wouldn't be in the position they are in today, asking for handouts and rollovers to survive until the next quarter. The intellect of your top leadership is on clear display for everyone to see, from the bureaucrats, the judiciary, and your Field Marshall; you don't need external enemies, as you do damage well enough internally on your own.

I thank my parents for giving me the privilege to study at top business schools in the U.S.; this was my field of study. Thus, I'm very confident in my analysis.
 
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The poverty levels in India are still GIGANTIC. Indian economic growth hasn't benefitted Indian poverty reduction as it should have. That is partly because India is a caste based society. Every country has
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If Pakistan has ten slums. India has at least a thousand. That comes with size and population. India is wildly overpopulated and disorganised. China is in a different league when it comes to organising. Not even a contest.
Yeah sure mate, ever spent time on youtube ever looking at how your own country looks? The lack of self awareness is appalling.
 
You seem to be really worked up? 10 posts on this page itself.
Slow down dude. Don’t make India centre of your world.

Because India is showing two fingers to some nations or is it something else?

You have nothing to show for dude. You are just flexing muscles against your master. When push comes to shove everyone gets in line.
 
You seem to be really worked up? 10 posts on this page itself.
Slow down dude. Don’t make India centre of your world.

Because India is showing two fingers to some nations or is it something else?

Funny, PDF seems to be the centre of your world....
 
I did look how India and Indians looks on YT. You ask. I deliver.









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So? All developing countries have slums and ghettoes. This isn't the gotcha moment ya'll think it is. I expected statistical refutation more than poverty p#rn. Looks like HDI, literacy rate, school enrollment rates, access to sanitation and clean water, access to energy and internet, infant mortality rate among all are a taboo over there.

As I said, lack of self awareness is appalling. Cherry picking cope just shows denial of India's progress while being stuck in the hamster wheel of IMF's bailouts 🤭
 
Please take the economic analysis + pot shots to the IND econ thread or similar. On topic only from here on.
 
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India needs to work with BRICS countries to create alternative reserve currency and payment system. While US threatened by alternative reserve currency wants the weakest link I.e. India to leave the BRICKS. India now cannot have two boyfriends at the same time !
 
WASHINGTON, Aug 3 (Reuters) - A top aide to President Donald Trump on Sunday accused India of effectively financing Russia's war in Ukraine by purchasing oil from Moscow, after the U.S. leader escalated pressure on New Delhi to stop buying Russian oil.

"What he (Trump) said very clearly is that it is not acceptable for India to continue financing this war by purchasing the oil from Russia," said Stephen Miller, deputy chief of staff at the White House and one of Trump's most influential aides.

Miller's criticism was some of the strongest yet by the Trump administration about one of the United States' major partners in the Indo-Pacific.

"People will be shocked to learn that India is basically tied with China in purchasing Russian oil. That's an astonishing fact," Miller said on Fox News' "Sunday Morning Futures."

The Indian Embassy in Washington did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Indian government sources told Reuters on Saturday that New Delhi will keep purchasing oil from Moscow despite U.S. threats.

A 25% tariff on Indian products went into effect on Friday as a result of its purchase of military equipment and energy from Russia. Trump has also threatened 100% tariffs on U.S. imports from countries that buy Russian oil unless Moscow reaches a major peace deal with Ukraine.

Miller tempered his criticism by noting Trump's relationship with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which he described as "tremendous."
 
Trump aide accuses India of financing Russia's war with Ukraine through massive oil purchases

Miller cited India's high tariffs on US products and New Delhi's immigration policies as 'harmful to American workers'.

A senior Trump administration official has accused India of financing Russia's war with Ukraine through massive oil purchases.

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller told Fox News on Sunday that India rivals China in Russian energy imports, contradicting New Delhi's claims of friendship with Washington.

"People will be shocked to learn that India is basically tied with China in purchasing Russian oil," Miller said.

"What he (US President Donald Trump) said very clearly is that it is not acceptable for India to continue financing this war by purchasing the oil from Russia."

Miller reiterated Trump's earlier criticism of New Delhi's trade practices and immigration policies, describing them as “harmful” to American workers.

‘Financing war’

"India portrays itself as being one of our closest friends in the world, but they don't accept our products," he said.

"President Trump wants a tremendous relationship, but we need to get real about dealing with the financing of this war."

India did not immediately respond publicly to Miller's statements.

Trump previously announced 25 percent tariffs on India starting August 1, citing high trade barriers and Moscow connections.

He has also warned of 100 percent tariffs on countries buying Russian oil unless Moscow reaches a Ukraine peace deal.

When asked about Trump's August 8 deadline for Russia to end the war, Miller emphasised America's economic strength through tax cuts, energy expansion, and trade deals.

"So now we're in a position of economic strength to deal with Russia and to deal with this war," Miller said.

"All options are on the table to deal diplomatically, financially, and otherwise with the ongoing war in Ukraine."

 
Trump’s White House accuses India of bankrolling Russia’s war in Ukraine

Trump’s White House has called out India for helping fund Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by keeping its oil deals with Moscow alive, without an ounce of evidence, as per usual.

On Sunday, Stephen Miller, who serves as deputy chief of staff and is one of Trump’s top aides, told Fox News that President Trump made it “very clear” that India’s continued purchases of Russian oil are “not acceptable.”

According to Reuters, Miller said, “People will be shocked to learn that India is basically tied with China in purchasing Russian oil. That’s an astonishing fact.” His remarks are the sharpest criticism yet from this administration toward a country that Washington still considers a key player in the Indo-Pacific.

India hasn’t responded publicly to the White House. The embassy in Washington stayed silent, and officials in New Delhi made it known they plan to continue buying Russian oil—regardless of what the U.S. says. The reaction comes just as Trump escalated things further by hitting India with tariffs.

Tariffs hit India after oil and arms trade with Russia

On Friday, the U.S. activated a 25% tariff on Indian goods. The penalty is tied to two things: India’s energy dealings with Russia and its purchase of Russian military gear. Trump didn’t stop there. He’s also threatening 100% tariffs on any country that keeps buying Russian oil unless Russia agrees to a “major peace deal” with Ukraine.

Even with that pressure, Miller made a point of saying that Trump has a “tremendous” relationship with Narendra Modi, India’s prime minister. But there was no indication that this relationship would stop the White House from punishing India for funding Russia’s war effort.

While Trump ramps up tariffs, Ukraine is stepping up its strikes. Over the weekend, Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces announced it hit a refinery in Ryazan, located about 180 kilometers from Moscow. The drone attack caused a fire on site. Ukrainian forces also hit an oil storage site in Russia’s Voronezh region.

Ukraine launches strikes as India’s economy takes a hit

Ukraine’s intelligence agency, the SBU, said it also targeted the Primorsko-Akhtarsk military airfield, which has been used to launch drone attacks against Ukraine. Ukrainian forces also struck a Russian electronics factory during the latest wave of attacks. These strikes came as the Trump administration turned its attention to economic pressure on Russia’s trade partners, starting with India.

The U.S. tariffs are already shaking up India’s economy. Aditi Nayar, chief economist at Icra, said, “The tariff (and penalty) now proposed by the US is higher than what we had anticipated and is therefore likely to pose a headwind to India’s GDP growth.” Icra recently lowered India’s growth forecast from 6.5% to 6.2% for this financial year, citing the tariff increase.

Nomura, another brokerage, agreed. They called the tariffs “growth negative” and warned that India’s GDP might drop by 0.2%. Investors reacted fast. On Friday, India’s stock markets closed down, ending the week in the red. The message from markets was clear. These penalties aren’t being ignored.

Over the last few months, India and the U.S. have been trying to finalize a new trade agreement. As part of that, India dropped tariffs on American products like Bourbon whiskey and motorcycles. It wasn’t enough. Trump is focused on narrowing the $45 billion trade deficit the U.S. has with India, and these new penalties are his next move.

 
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