Indian minister defends economy against US tariffs, asserting India's rise as a global power.

India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the country's economy as "dashing and dynamic," stating that it has grown rapidly since 2014 and is now among the world's top four economies. Singh's comments came amid US President Donald Trump's announcement of high tariffs on Indian goods. Singh claimed that some global powers are unhappy with India's fast progress and are trying to hinder its growth. Despite the tariffs, Singh asserted that India's rapid development cannot be stopped and highlighted the country's growth in defense exports.