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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s India visit highlights Reliance Industries’ strategic role in global energy markets. The Jamnagar refinery is central to Washington’s efforts to curb Russian oil revenues, expand Venezuelan crude trade, manage fuel prices and strengthen investment ties

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Mumbai on an official visit to India and is scheduled to hold talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on strengthening bilateral ties. Discussions are expected to focus on trade, defence, energy, investment, emerging technologies, and regional and global developments.

Nine US lawmakers held talks with an Indian American advocacy group on strengthening Washington-New Delhi ties, discussing trade, defence, China, the Quad and Indo-Pacific security. The meetings also covered supply-chain resilience, maritime security, space cooperation and diaspora engagement

A US Embassy assessment said Indian social media users praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s February 2025 Washington visit for strengthening ties with Donald Trump, advancing defence and trade cooperation, and promoting India’s interests through personal diplomacy and strategic engagements

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor and Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Tuesday unveiled a plaque renaming the road adjoining the US Consulate in Hyderabad as 'Donald Trump Avenue'.

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to raise the issue of three Indian seafarers killed in US attacks during his meeting with Donald Trump at the G7 Summit, highlighting concerns over recent maritime incidents

US President Donald Trump congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving Prime Minister, hailing him as “a Great One” and praising his leadership.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and invited him to the White House on behalf of President Donald Trump. Both leaders discussed strengthening the India-US strategic partnership, focusing on defence, trade, technology, and Indo-Pacific cooperation

The US sought to contain controversy after President Donald Trump reposted remarks calling India a “hellhole”, with officials clarifying he considers India a “great country”. India reacted cautiously, as diplomatic efforts aimed to defuse tensions triggered by the post

India’s ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra said India’s transformation is driven by strong economic growth, governance reforms, digital and physical infrastructure, and technological innovation. He highlighted deepening India–US ties and India’s goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047

After the Supreme Court restricted emergency tariff powers under IEEPA, the Trump administration imposed a temporary 10 per cent global tariff under Section 122. Existing Section 232 and Section 301 duties remain in force as alternative legal measures are pursued.

Democratic lawmakers in the US House have introduced a resolution to terminate President Donald Trump’s national emergency that imposed tariffs of up to 50 per cent on Indian imports, calling the move illegal and harmful to jobs, consumers and US-India ties.

Singer Mary Millben praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the most influential global leader, lauding his handling of the New Delhi summit with Vladimir Putin. Criticising recent U.S. policy towards India, she urged Washington—and Donald Trump—to reset bilateral ties and invite PM Modi for talks.

US lawmakers from both parties have rallied to defend the India–US partnership through a series of bipartisan letters and resolutions, pressing the Trump administration for accountability over policies targeting Indian interests and urging cooperation amid ongoing trade and visa tensions.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “a great man” and claimed India has assured him it will stop buying Russian oil. Trump said he may meet Modi during the upcoming ASEAN Summit in Malaysia.

India and the US are progressing on the first phase of the Bilateral Trade Agreement. An Indian delegation is expected to visit Washington this week to discuss increased imports of oil, gas, and renewable technologies, strengthening trade and energy cooperation

A senior US official confirmed President Trump and PM Modi will meet soon, highlighting strong US-India ties despite tensions over Russian oil, tariffs, and Chabahar sanctions. Planning for the next Quad Summit is underway, with India set to host

US President Donald Trump said he will “always be friends” with PM Modi and that India-US ties remain “special,” despite tensions over tariffs and India’s Russian oil imports. He voiced disappointment but downplayed fears of a diplomatic rupture.

American scholar John Mearsheimer has slammed Trump’s India policy as a “colossal blunder,” warning secondary sanctions on Russian oil will fail and accusing the administration of poisoning ties, pushing India closer to China and Russia.

Beyond the promise of 'the Elephant and the Dragon' coming together, the two countries still have major roadblocks to clear before they are able to engage meaningfully