Indian opposition parties criticised the government on Thursday, describing U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of a 25% tariff as a diplomatic failure for New Delhi, while the rupee currency tumbled and equity indexes slid in response to the news.

As the workday wound down in New Delhi on Wednesday, most Indian trade officials were getting ready to head home. Then their phones lit up: Donald Trump hit the nation with a 25% tariff.

As the Monsoon Session of Parliament continues, the Opposition is turning up the pressure on the Modi government. This time, Congress MP targeted PM Modi over US President Donald Trump's claim that he brokered a ceasefire between India and Pakistan and the tariff war.