Indian goods face additional US tariffs of up to 50%, among the highest imposed by Washington, due to its increased purchases of Russian oil

The rapprochement is not about Trump's tariffs, but easing tensions on the disputed Himalayan border, writes Harsh V. Pant.

India's foreign minister said on Saturday that trade negotiations with U.S. are still going on but there are lines that New Delhi needs to defend.

Indian Railways has drawn up a plan to relocate several trains from New Delhi and Old Delhi railway stations to alternative terminals in a bid to manage the heavy passenger rush anticipated during the Diwali and Chhath festivals. A proposal to shift 14 trains has been sent to the Railway Board for approval, according to a report by Live Hindustan.

Sergio Gor has been a close advisor to President Trump and would take the post amid strained tensions between New Delhi and Washington.

India's foreign minister said on Saturday that trade negotiations with Washington are continuing but there are lines that New Delhi needs to defend, just days before hefty additional U.S. tariffs are due to hit.

The White House's abrupt move to double duties on Indian goods over its Russian oil purchases came with little warning and no clear path forward.

India is working with a French company to develop and manufacture fighter jet engines in the country, New Delhi's defence minister said.