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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth in Singapore: 'No China hegemony, India critical anchor, helps maintain balance of power'

May 31, 2026 4:03 am

Flags Javelin co-production with India, urges Asian allies to up defence spend

Today, India and US interests are not easily aligned. Let’s confront this

May 23, 2026 12:40 am

We have to return to thinking that what is good for the world will, in the long run, be good for us as well. This requires recognising the US, in the current form, for what it is — an imperial power unleashing a new and dangerous nihilism in the world order

Rubio meets PM Modi today, will attend Quad huddle on May 26

May 23, 2026 12:59 am

Says US wants to sell as much energy as India is willing to buy

Sanjaya Baru writes: Atmanirbharta is managing external dependencies, big-power rivalries

March 13, 2026 7:59 am

While PM Modi seems to have adopted Indira Gandhi as his role model on a range of policy issues and in his style of governance, he has not yet acquired her sense of personal courage and confidence to stand up to external bullying

Piyush Goyal on India-US trade deal: ‘Situation still evolving, we need to watch’

February 28, 2026 5:14 am

The US Department of Commerce has imposed preliminary countervailing duties (CVD) of 126% on solar imports from India, citing unfair government subsidies.

India set to join US-led Pax Silica today on sidelines of AI summit

February 20, 2026 6:55 am

According to the US State Department, Pax Silica is aimed at bringing “friendly and trusted” countries together to ensure that key technologies are safe, reliable, and not controlled by hostile play.

Will strengthen partnership with India: US Ambassador

January 15, 2026 7:08 am

He did not make any statement regarding his role as South and Central Asia envoy. It will be important to watch how he navigates sensitivities in Delhi, especially with regard to ties with Pakistan.

India-US-Quad pledge to expand cooperation to combat terrorism

December 07, 2025 8:00 am

Quad partners condemn terror in all its forms; separately India, US officials seek additional designations of ISIS, al-Qaeda affiliates

How to play the Trump card

October 30, 2025 12:03 pm

Paradox of Donald Trump is that he is both flexible and rigid, impulsive yet calculating, eager for friendship but quick to take offence. Narendra Modi is the opposite ‒ disciplined, consistent and strategic. When styles complement, the relationship flourishes; when they clash, sparks fly

India’s diplomacy with EU, US: Pushback in recent years, challenges over the past decades

August 06, 2025 1:41 pm

Trump India trade penalty 2025: While India’s response on Monday was its first after Trump announced a 25% tariff on Indian goods, plus a “penalty” for its defence and energy imports from Russia, New Delhi has a record of pushing back against the Americans and the Europeans whenever its vital national interests have been at stake.

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