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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a high-profile bilateral meeting at the White House on Friday 5am (IST), marking their first official engagement since Trump’s re-election.
US President Donald Trump announced plans to significantly boost military sales to India, starting 2025, with a potential game-changer being the provision of F-35 stealth fighter jets. “We’ll be increasing military sales to India by many billions of dollars,” Trump revealed, adding that the US is “paving the way” for India to acquire the cutting-edge F-35 jets.
Although Trump didn’t provide a specific timeline, as such deals typically take years to finalize, given the complexity of foreign military sales, especially for advanced technology like the F-35.
President Donald Trump has directed his administration to consider imposing reciprocal tariffs on multiple trading partners, potentially launching a broader campaign against a global trade system he believes favors other countries over the US.
This move involves a thorough, country-by-country evaluation by the US Trade Representative and Commerce Secretary to propose new tariffs, aiming to rebalance trade relations – a process expected to take weeks or months . India, in particular, may be significantly impacted by these reciprocal tariffs.
Addressing the deportation of 104 Indian illegal immigrants, with more expected, PM Modi stated that India is ready to take back “verified illegals” but stressed the need to combat human trafficking networks.
During a bilateral meeting at the White House, PM Modi clarified India’s stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, stating that “India is not neutral in this war, but India stands with peace.” This response underscores India’s delicate diplomatic balancing act, as it maintains relationships with both Russia and the West while advocating for a peaceful resolution.
PM Modi’s statement also highlights India’s commitment to upholding the principles of territorial integrity and sovereignty, as well as its concerns about the humanitarian impact of the conflict.
US President Donald Trump has approved the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, a key accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, to face justice in India. Trump made the announcement during a joint press briefing with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House, stating that the US is “giving a very violent man” back to India immediately .
Rana, a Pakistani-origin businessman, was detained in the US less than a year after the Mumbai attacks and sentenced to 14 years for conspiracy to provide support to a terror plot in Denmark.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi sidestepped a question about billionaire Gautam Adani during a press conference with US President Donald Trump, saying “two heads of state do not discuss individuals.”
This response comes amid recent controversy surrounding Adani, who has been charged by US prosecutors for allegedly bribing Indian officials to secure favorable solar power contracts .
Trump highlighted India’s increased purchase of US oil and gas, reinforcing strategic energy ties. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the Quad alliance with Australia and Japan for regional stability.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined his vision for “Make India Great Again” (MIGA) during his official visit to the US, drawing inspiration from President Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) slogan.
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At a joint press conference, Modi emphasized the importance of economic collaboration, with both leaders agreeing to double bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030, up from the current $129.2 billion in 2024, solidifying the US’s position as India’s largest trading partner .
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