By Manoj Kumar and Nikunj Ohri NEW DELHI (Reuters) -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,

Congress and other opposition leaders on Wednesday took jibes at the Modi government over Donald Trump announcing a 25 per cent tariff and an extra penalty on Indian goods, but also slammed the US President's move,

After announcing a 25 per cent tariff and penalty on India for buying Russian oil, US President Donald Trump told reporters the trade negotiations are ongoing, highlighted India's role in what he calls “anti-anti-American” BRICS grouping.