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PM Modi ‘great man’, then makes an odd joke — WatchTOI World Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Oct 16, 2025, 11:23 ISTShareAA+Text SizeSmallMediumLarge US President Donald Trump made a bizarre remark about Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (local time)

and instantly felt a need for clarification. Talking to reporters at White House, the US president reported that "he (PM Modi) loves Trump." The Republican leader then quickly clarified not to take the word "love" any differently, as he "doesn't

want to destroy the political career" of PM Modi.’He loves Trump’ "Modi is a great man. He loves Trump," the US president reported and then clarified, "I don't want you to take the word "love" any differently. I don't want

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to destroy his political career."India 'Unmoved' As Trump Claims Credit For Ending Its Russian Oil PurchasesTrump further added that India is an incredible country and PM Modi is a time-tested leader.’My friend has been there now for a long time’"I

have watched India for years. It's an incredible country, and every single year you would have a new leader. Some would be in there for a few months, and this was year after year after year, and my friend has

been there now for a long time," reported Trump. Moreover, Trump’s big claim on PM Modi Months after punitive tariffs over the Russian oil purchases, the Republican leader also made a huge claim on Wednesday, saying that PM Modi has

assured him that Indian will stop buying Russian oil. The statement came after the US, on numerous occasions, had criticised India over the Russian oil trade. "He's assured me there will be no oil purchased from Russia," Trump reported. "You

know, you can't do it immediately. It's a little bit of a process, but the process is going to be over with soon," he added.PM Modi ‘a friend of mine’Trump further added that the US has a great relationship with

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India, while emphasising that Washington was not happy with New Delhi for buying oil from Russia. "Yeah, sure. Therefore, He's (PM Narendra Modi) a friend of mine. We have a great relationship.. I was not happy that India was buying

oil. And he assured me today that they will not be buying oil from Russia. That's a big stop. Now we've got to get China to do the same thing.""He's a friend of mine. Moreover, We have a great relationship.

He just reported that two days ago, as you know," the Republican chief reported.About the AuthorTOI World DeskAt TOI World Desk, our dedicated team of seasoned journalists and passionate writers tirelessly sifts through the vast tapestry of global events to

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