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PM Modi departs for key US trip after completing two-day France visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday departed for the US to meet President Donald Trump after wrapping his two-day visit to France where he co-chaired the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit alongside French President Emmanuel Macron with whom he also held bilateral discussions. In the US, PM Modi will hold a bilateral meeting with President Trump in both restricted and delegation-level formats. Modi will be the fourth foreign leader to visit Trump in the weeks after the American leader's inauguration as the 47th President of the US in January. In France, during the bilateral talks, Modi and Macron on Wednesday called for enhancing trade and investment ties between the two countries and committed to further deepening their engagement in the Indo-Pacific and various global forums and initiatives. Modi and Macron jointly inaugurated India's new consulate in France's Marseille. On Tuesday, Prime Minister Modi co-chaired the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit alongside Frenc

Trump admin prioritising relations with India: Ex-White House official

The Donald Trump administration is prioritising relations with India and recognises that the country has the potential to transform the Indo-Pacific region and is an important partner when it comes to competing effectively with China, a former White House official has said. These remarks were made by Lisa Curtis ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the White House for a bilateral meeting with President Trump on Thursday. She has served in President Donald Trump's first administration as the senior director for South and Central Asia in the National Security Council between 2017 and 2021. In an online press briefing on Tuesday hosted by Washington DC-based think tank The Centre for a New American Security (CNAS) on the eve of Modi's visit, Curtis said,"Clearly, the Trump administration is prioritising relations with India." "They recognise that India is an important emerging global power and really has the potential to transform the Indo-Pacific region and the world," ..

Trump-Modi summit can be a huge win-win for both sides: USIBC's Atul Keshap

Atul Keshap emphasised the immense potential of the US-India relationship, stating that 'few countries are as well placed as America and India to row together in 2025 and beyond'

US Congressmen slam Biden admin for 'misguided crusade' against Adani Group

The six Congressmen questioned why the DOJ proceeded with the indictment despite the allegations being centred in India, involving Indian officials

Will announce reciprocal tariffs over two days, says Donald Trump

When asked about potential retaliation from other nations over tariffs, US President Donald Trump responded, 'I don't mind'

US-India ties strengthen, driven by trade, and tech: Sinclair Chairman

David Smith highlighted the growing alignment between the two countries, emphasising their expanding collaboration across multiple sectors

India has 'enormously high' tariffs, says Trump's top economic adviser

Trump plans announce new 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the US on Monday, on top of existing metals duties, and reciprocal tariffs on Tuesday or Wednesday

India's aluminium exports to US may fall due to Trump's tariff hikes

Unlike aluminium companies, India's steel producers are not expected to face significant setbacks as their supplies to the US are smaller

US visit to build on progress achieved in Donald Trump's 1st term: PM Modi

In a departure statement ahead of his trip to France and the US, PM Modi highlighted that the visit would help shape an agenda to further strengthen India-US ties

Govt in talks with US to buy combat vehicles, seal fighter jet engine deal

India and the United States have been in protracted talks over the co-production of Stryker combat vehicles made by General Dynamics and also used by the US Army

PM Modi to meet Trump with planned tariff cuts to avoid risk of trade-war

Modi's trip to the US on February 12 and 13 comes as Trump plans to announce reciprocal tariffs on many countries, a move aimed at reshaping global trade relationships in favour of United States

PM Modi's US visit to focus on trade, tech, and migration: USISPF chief

Aghi highlighted the importance of early discussions between PM Modi and President Donald Trump, noting that alignment on common objectives would help drive the growth of both economies

Warned about deportations of 'illegal' immigrants from US: Taranjit Sandhu

Sandhu's comments on Friday came after the US deported several Indian nationals who had allegedly migrated illegally to the United States

In touch with US for surrender of 26/11 convict Tahawwur Rana: Vikram Misri

Pakistani-origin businessman Tahawwur Hussain Rana, who was convicted for his role in the 26/11 attacks on Mumbai, which resulted in the deaths of 164 people, may now be extradited to India

Will not accept description of India as uncooperative country: Vikram Misri

Misri, speaking at a weekly press briefing on Friday, said that there are certain legalities in the deportation process to make sure all the citizens are Indian citizens

Up to 487 presumed citizens with removal order with US authorities: Govt

US authorities have informed India that there are up to 487 presumed Indian citizens with "final removal order" and identifying details have been supplied to New Delhi with regard to 298 individuals, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Friday. The foreign secretary's remarks at a special briefing ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's planned visit to the US came amid an uproar over the recent deportation of 104 illegal Indian immigrants by the US. On a query on whether a formal protest has been lodged by New Delhi in this regard, Misri said, "Yes, we have been in touch with US authorities on this issue on a continuing basis, and we have registered our concern with them on this matter." Misri was also asked about allegations that many of the deportees were handcuffed on board the C17 Globemaster which landed in Amritsar on Wednesday. "This particular deportation that happened day before yesterday was somewhat different as compared to the earlier ones that have taken place for .

PM Modi to meet President Trump on two-day working visit to US from Feb 12

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay a two-day working visit to the US from February 12 during which he will meet President Donald Trump, the external affairs ministry Friday announced. Addressing a press conference, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said Modi's visit will give further impetus and direction to India-US bilateral relationship. Prior to his US visit, Modi will be in France from February 10-12 to co-chair the AI Action Summit with French President Emmanuel Macron. He will also visit Cadarache, the site of International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor of which India is a partner, Misri said.

Indian consulate again denies visa to US's Kshama Sawant - Know who she is?

A long-time advocate for workers' rights and social justice, Sawant has been an outspoken critic of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration

Rajnath, US' Hegseth agree to work on 10-yr framework to boost defence ties

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his American counterpart, Pete Hegseth, agreed on Thursday to work on a 10-year comprehensive framework to bolster the India-US defence partnership, especially in the spheres of intelligence, logistics, operational and industrial engagement. Singh said Hegseth reviewed various aspects of the bilateral defence ties in a phone conversation that came less than a week before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's planned trip to Washington. It was Singh's first phone conversation with Hegseth after the latter was confirmed as the US defence secretary on January 25. An Indian readout of the conversation said India and the United States have agreed to work together to draft a comprehensive framework on defence cooperation, aimed at structuring the bilateral collaboration for the 2025-2035 period. It said Singh and Hegseth reviewed the extensive India-US defence cooperation activities, covering "multiple domains in land, air, maritime and space". In a post on X

What does Trump's Chabahar sanctions policy mean for India-Iran trade?

Trump's Chabahar sanctions review may impact India-Iran trade, regional connectivity, and New Delhi's strategic interests in Central Asia