New Delhi, Jan. 5 -- The Congress on Monday intensified its attack on the Narendra Modi-led government, questioning whether India's foreign policy was "now being dictated by the United States," following remarks by US President Donald Trump that New Delhi reduced its oil purchases from Russia to keep him "happy."

The development comes as Trump also threatened higher tariffs and possible sanctions on Indian exports over continued oil imports from Russia.

In a post on X, the Congress cited Trump's statement claiming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi acted under US pressure regarding Russian oil imports, quoting him as saying, "Modi wanted to make me happy."

"Donald Trump says India reduced its oil purchases from Russia because Modi wants...