New Delhi/IBNS, Feb. 7 -- The Congress on Friday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the India-US interim trade deal, alleging that the agreement is "silent on details" and detrimental to India's interests.

Congress general secretary in-charge of communications Jairam Ramesh criticised the Prime Minister, saying Modi's much-touted "hug diplomacy" has failed to deliver tangible benefits for India, especially as bilateral ties with the US have remained strained since President Donald Trump took office last year.

In a post on X, Ramesh warned that the US could re-impose 25% tariffs on India if New Delhi continues to purchase Russian oil, directly or indirectly.

As previously announced by Trump, the US has reduced the overall...