The United States imports oil products from India’s Reliance Industries refinery, which sources nearly half its oil from Russia.
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India’s honk-happy drivers are switching to even louder horns
In India’s bustling megacities, honking is a common form of communication among drivers. But in this case, one person’s language is another person’s noise pollution.
Greetings from Guhagar, India, where newly hatched turtles get some help into the sea
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR’s international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.
Modi and Putin affirm special relationship as India faces steep US tariffs over Russian oil imports
The two leaders held talks after attending the key session of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization gathering in the port city of Tianjin, where discussions focused on regional stability, bilateral trade and energy cooperation.
Trump doubles tariffs on India, jeopardizing longstanding ties
Tensions are escalating between the U.S. and India as the Trump administration imposes tariffs and tries to force India to stop buying Russian oil.
Greetings from Gujarat, India, where a banyan tree is a place for rest, prayers and play
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR’s international correspondents share snapshots of moments from their lives and work around the world.
What Trump’s threat to tariff Russia’s trade partners means for India
President Trump said India would pay the price for buying Russian oil and military equipment. Here is a look at how India, with one of Asia’s largest economies, is responding.
Greetings from New Delhi, India, where performing monkeys spark delight — and ambivalence
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR’s international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.
On super hot days, this insurance plan pays out cash for lost wages
It’s called parametric insurance, it offers protection for climate-related wage losses and it’s gaining ground in India.
With Indus Waters Treaty in the balance, Pakistan braces for more water woes
In an unprecedented move, India held the water treaty in abeyance after blaming Pakistan for a deadly attack in April. Pakistan denies involvement in the attack and accuses India of “weaponizing water.”


