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India a key partner shaping region's future: Trump's envoy pick Sergio Gor

India is a strategic partner whose trajectory will shape the region and beyond, US ambassador-designate to Delhi Sergio Gor said on Thursday, underlining that he is committed to advancing America's interest in this important partnership. Last month, President Donald Trump promoted Gor, Director of Presidential Personnel, as the next US Ambassador to India and Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs. India is a strategic partner whose trajectory will shape the region and beyond. Under President Donald Trump's strong leadership, I'm committed to advancing America's interest in this important partnership, Gor said at his confirmation hearing in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. When confirmed, 38-year-old Gor will be the youngest American ambassador to India. India's geographic position, economic growth and military capabilities make it a cornerstone for regional stability and a critical part of promoting prosperity and advancing the security interests that our nations

Trade overtures: India should support exporters, affected businesses

With the US imposing steep tariffs on Indian exports, New Delhi must support affected firms while pursuing new markets, as trade talks with Washington remain uncertain

Will sort out trade deal with India if it stops buying Russian oil: Lutnick

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Washington will sort out a trade deal with India only if it halts Russian oil imports, even as India continues purchases in national interest

Adani bid to end bribery case stalls amid volatile US-India relations

Progress Adani's representatives had been making with American officials has faltered in recent months as the US and India have clashed on several issues

Donald Trump, PM Modi reignite hopes of trade deal at 'the earliest'

India and the US are stepping up trade negotiations as both leaders express confidence in resolving barriers after earlier setbacks over tariffs and Russian oil imports

Cong takes dig at PM Modi, reminds of Trump's ceasefire claims '35 times'

The Congress on Wednesday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks describing India and the US as "natural partners", asking whether they are so natural that President Donald Trump has declared on "over 35 different occasions" that he brought about the India-Pakistan "ceasefire" using trade as the instrument of leverage. The opposition party's dig came after Prime Minister Modi reacted warmly to US President Trump's positive assessment of trade talks between the two countries, expressing confidence that the ongoing negotiations will pave the way for unlocking the limitless potential of the partnership between them. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said, "Prime Minister Modi has told President Trump that India and the US are 'natural partners.' The question is now this: Are they so natural that President Trump has declared on over 35 different occasions that he brought about the India-Pakistan ceasefire on the evening of May 10th

Navarro decries India's 'keyboard minions' after community notes on X posts

Peter Navarro's continued attack on India comes days after he was fact-checked on X for his post accusing India of fuelling Russia's war machine in Ukraine

India, US natural partners: Modi on Trump's pitch to resume trade talks

PM Modi welcomed Trump's offer to resume trade talks, even as ties remain strained over Washington's 50% tariffs on Indian imports linked to Russian oil purchases

Trump urges EU to impose 100% tariffs on India, China to pressure Russia

If adopted, Trump's proposal would mark a significant shift for the EU, which has so far relied on sanctions rather than tariffs to isolate Russia

India treads with caution as Trump softens rhetoric after trade tensions

Trump said at the White House on Friday there was nothing to worry about with US-India ties and the two countries had a special relationship

Navarro's India post gets fact-checked on X, Musk says 'you hear all sides'

Peter Navarro's post blaming India over Russian oil imports was flagged by X's community notes, sparking his angry response, while Elon Musk defended the platform's fact-check system

US tariffs will not have a major impact on Gujarat, says CM Bhupendra Patel

Marking four years in office, the Gujarat CM outlines plans for regional investment summits, industrial growth, Japan partnerships, and support for sectors facing tariff pressures

Trump's aide Navarro criticises India again over Russian oil purchases

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro has once again criticised India for continuing to procure Russian oil. In the last few weeks, Navarro has made a series of attacks on New Delhi for its energy ties with Russia. "Wow. @elonmusk is letting propaganda into people's posts. That crap note below is just that. Crap. India buys Russia oil solely to profiteer. It didn't buy any before Russia invaded Ukraine. Indian govt spin machine moving high tilt. Stop killing Ukrainians. Stop taking American jobs," Navarro said in a post on X on Saturday. India has been maintaining that its energy procurement is driven by national interest and market dynamics. Navarro was responding to a community note on his earlier post in which he had claimed that India's purchase of Russian oil "feeds" the Russian "war machine". "India highest tariffs costs US jobs. India buys Russian oil purely to profit/Revenues feed Russia war machine. Ukrainians/Russians die. US taxpayers shell out more. India can't hand

PM values our partnership with the US, says Jaishankar on India-US ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India remains engaged with the US as PM Modi welcomed Donald Trump's praise of bilateral ties, calling the partnership forward-looking

Trump may block US IT outsourcing to India, warns Laura Loomer on jobs

Laura Loomer says US President Trump is considering stopping IT work from being outsourced to India; she adds this could bring call centre jobs back to the US

Modi hails Trump's comments, says India-US ties are positive, strategic

PM Narendra Modi says he 'fully reciprocates' Donald Trump's positive view of India-US ties, while Trump calls ties 'special' but criticises India's Russian oil purchases

Trump signs tariff order, may grant 'most-favoured nation' rates on imports

The order lists over 45 categories of goods that could get zero tariffs if partner nations strike reciprocal trade deals, covering metals, drugs, aircraft parts and other imports

'Will always be friends with Modi, India-US share special bond': Trump

Trump admitted he 'just doesn't like' some of Narendra Modi's decisions, noting that India and the US "have moments on occasion" amidst ongoing trade and tariff tensions

Will buy Russian oil, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman as US turns up the heat

India will be at negotiating table 'in a month or two', says Lutnick

The return of a familiar distrust in India's global political outlook

This is not a product of American President Donald Trump, nor a consequence of his unfair singling out of India over the past few months