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September 12, 2025 2:32 PM

‘No spillover effect from trade tension’: Defence Secretary on US tariffs

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Friday said there has been “no spillover effect” from the ongoing trade tensions between India and the United States, emphasising that defence collaboration between the two countries has continued unhindered despite the imposition of 50 per cent tariffs. “On defence, there is no spillover effect from the trade tension that you mentioned. I think those trade tensions are also easing now, and we have resumed our negotiations with them. Hopefully, it w...

September 6, 2025 11:22 AM

“Deeply appreciate and fully reciprocate”: PM Modi after Trump called India-US ties “very special”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday responded warmly to US President Donald Trump's affirmation of the India-US ties, saying he "deeply appreciates and fully reciprocates" the US President's sentiments and positive assessment of the bilateral relations. In a post on X, PM Modi noted India-US ties as "forward-looking" towards a "Comprehensive and Global Strategic Partnership". "Deeply appreciate and fully reciprocate President Trump's sentiments and positive assessment of our ties. India a...

August 21, 2025 11:52 AM

Nikki Haley cautions Trump on tariff move, says don’t derail India-US ties

Former US Ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley, has warned that the Trump administration’s tariff escalation against India risks damaging ties with a key partner at a time when Washington needs New Delhi to counter China’s rise. In an opinion piece in 'Newsweek', Haley argued that India must not be treated on par with China. She criticised the decision to impose additional tariffs on Indian goods over New Delhi’s oil trade with Moscow, calling it “counterproductive.” “Treating India l...

July 3, 2025 3:57 AM

Pakistan doesn’t impinge on India-US ties: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday dismissed suggestions that Pakistan has any bearing on India’s ties with the United States, asserting that the relationship stands on its own merit and is not defined by third countries. Addressing a press conference in Washington, Jaishankar said, “I would really urge you to get over the idea that we need to define ourselves regarding third countries in order to forge ahead in ties with Washington,” Jaishankar told reporters. "Big rela...

February 4, 2025 6:08 PM

Investor Jim Rogers hails PM Modi as ‘one of the most competent leaders,’ predicts strong India-US ties

Global investor Jim Rogers lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, calling him one of the most competent leaders capable of working effectively with the new US administration under President Donald Trump. In an interview with IANS, Rogers discussed PM Modi’s upcoming visit to the United States, where he is expected to engage in wide-ranging talks with Trump on February 13. “PM Modi is going to meet Trump. In my view, he will be true to himself, to his own intellect, and will not be...

January 23, 2025 2:44 PM

Jaishankar in US: EAM addresses India-US ties, Quad, consulate attack and migration issues

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday highlighted the growing importance of the India-US partnership in addressing global challenges. Speaking to the media in Washington DC, he emphasized the strategic role of the Quad in maintaining regional stability and praised the evolving bilateral relationship with the United States, with India emerging as a key player in tackling global issues like climate change and security. Strengthening Bilateral Ties with the Trump Administration Ja...

January 17, 2025 1:04 PM

S. Jaishankar and US Ambassador Eric Garcetti open US Consulate in Bengaluru

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti officially inaugurated the new US Consulate in Bengaluru on Friday, highlighting a significant step in the strengthening of India-US ties. The event underscored the growing importance of the city in the bilateral relationship, with Jaishankar calling it an “important moment” for both nations. During his address, Jaishankar emphasized the long-awaited necessity of a permanent American diplomatic presence in Beng...