May 21, 2026 12:05 PM

India, US discuss expanding cooperation in biotech, quantum technology and space sectors

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Wednesday held discussions with U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on expanding bilateral collaboration in key emerging sectors including biotechnology, quantum technologies, space, atomic energy, and nuclear medicine. The meeting focused on strengthening India-U.S. cooperation through investment, skilling, knowledge exchange, research partnerships, and industry-led collaborations in advanced technologies. During the discussions, Singh highlighted a major ...

November 12, 2025 10:10 AM

Sergio Gor takes charge as new US Ambassador to India, says he is “very much looking forward”

Sergio Gor, the newly appointed US Ambassador to India, on Wednesday expressed optimism as he assumed office and thanked US President Donald Trump for the opportunity. In a post on X, he said, “Very much looking forward to being the new U.S. Ambassador to India. Thank you @POTUS @realDonaldTrump! I'm deeply grateful for this opportunity and committed to honoring the faith you've shown in me.” During Gor’s swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday (local time), Trump said he was entrusting him with...

October 12, 2025 8:44 AM

Sergio Gor hails ‘new era’ in US-India relations driven by PM Modi and Trump

Sergio Gor, the 38-year-old Donald Trump confidant freshly confirmed as the United States’ youngest-ever ambassador to India, has already injected fresh momentum into what is often described as the world’s most consequential bilateral partnership. Arriving from Washington on October 9 alongside Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Michael J. Rigas, Gor’s itinerary — culminating in an “incredible” evening tête-à-tête with Prime Minister Narendra Modi — underscores a del...

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 12, 2025 10:07 AM

Trump India ambassador nominee Sergio Gor touts warm US-India ties, sees tariff deal soon

U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee to be ambassador to India said on Thursday that Washington and New Delhi are "not that far apart" on tariffs at a hearing in which he and Trump's fellow Republicans described warm bilateral ties despite recent tensions. In a highly unusual move, Secretary of State Marco Rubio made a surprise appearance at the hearing to introduce Sergio Gor, the nominee. India is "one of the top relationships the United States has in the world today in terms of the future o...