>>Food and humanitarian relief wasn’t banned. After 6 months, most sanctions were lifted.
Because Bill Clinton could do nothing. India was not 70s India. West realized it better to be a friend than leave them in Russia fold. India test was a very calculated move. They want to test miniature Bombs, triggers etc. The new govt came into power and they test all these points. The scientist behind that test became India’s President.
Ukraine did a big mistake, they gave up nukes. Same Libya did. After getting rid of nukes they were targeted by hyenas.
During the 70s, India had nationalized almost every industry, had war, inflation, and had their rights and democracy suspended for 2 years. So the problems you experienced were the fault of the Indian government.
Thankfully they seem to be doing much better since reversing some of their policies.