India, Aug. 28 -- White House trade adviser Peter Navarro has yet again took a swipe at India over doing purchasing crude oil from Russia. He has been a staunch critic of India's trade policies with the country, be it the purchase of military equipment or energy.

While India has clarified that its policies on energy deals are guided by the offer in markets and the global situation, Navarro has accused India of playing a part in Russia's funding of the "war machine" in Ukraine.

A key aide of US President Donald Trump, Navarro is seen as a major force behind the US's retaliatory tariffs.

Trump had announced additional 25% tariffs on Indian imports over doing oil trade with Russia, a warning that took effect on Wednesday, August 27. Navar...