A government minister in India says three suspected militants killed in a gunfight in Kashmir were responsible for a massacre earlier this year

Pakistan has not commented on the claims, which have not been independently confirmed and come amid mounting criticism of India's government for alleged security lapses in Kashmir

The government has faced criticism for being slow to catch the shooters who slaughtered 26 civilians and started clashes between India and Pakistan.

India is preparing to face higher U.S. tariffs — likely between 20% and 25% — on some of its exports as a temporary measure, as it holds off on fresh trade concessions ahead of Washington's August 1 deadline,

Trump said on Monday most partners that do not negotiate separate trade deals would soon face tariffs of 15 per cent to 20 per cent on their exports to the United States

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has said that “more negotiations” will be needed with India on a trade deal just days before an Aug. 1 deadline for higher tariffs.