India adopted the GST in 2017, sweeping in more than a dozen domestic state taxes in a bid to unify the economy on the principle of "one nation, one tax, one market". It was hailed as the biggest tax reform since independence from Britain in 1947.

According to sources, Modi asserted, "Nehru partitioned the country once, and then again. Under the Indus Waters Treaty, 80 per cent of the water was given to Pakistan. Later, through his secretary, Nehru admitted his mistake, saying that it brought no benefit."

The meeting highlighted India’s emphasis on border peace, China’s invitation to PM Modi for the SCO Summit and the growing momentum in bilateral ties since the Kazan meeting with President Xi

Businesses and political pundits nonetheless praised tax cuts, saying they will bolster his image in his trade fight with Washington.

During the talks with Wang Yi, the Prime Minister stressed that peace and tranquillity along the border are essential for bilateral relations

The Indian PM banked on warm ties with his U.S. counterpart—but then came a whopping 50% tariff, writes Salil Tripathi.

During his Friday speech, Modi also hinted India would continue its unilateral suspension of the Indus Water Treaty. The treaty, which India suspended after the April massacre, allows sharing of the Indus River that runs about 2,897 kilometers (1,800 miles) through South Asia and is a lifeline for both countries.

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced tax cuts, pledged policy reform and urged the citizens to design and produce high quality goods at home, in a sweeping Independence Day speech that blasted rising “economic selfishness” in the world.

Russian President Vladimir Putin dialed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and shared his insights on the recently concluded Alaska summit. India had welcomed the summit outcome and praised both leaders for their commitment to peace.