The United States and India share a historic bond as the world’s oldest and largest democracies, US President Donald Trump said on Monday as he greeted India on its 77th Republic Day celebrations. Trump’s greetings came amid continuing strain in ties between the two countries over a range of issues, including Washington’s policies on trade…
Republic Day 2026: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio extends greetings, says US shares ‘historic bond’ with India “On behalf of the people of the United States, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the people of India on your Republic Day. The United States and India share a historic bond. From our close cooperation on…
Russia Sanctions Bill: US Treasury Secretary Scott Besant has said that President Donald Trump does not need Senate permission to impose 500 percent tariff on countries buying Russian oil. However, he clarified that this time the main target of the tariff threat is China, not India. Scott Besant claimed that India has stopped purchasing Russian…
A day after US President Donald Trump announced the imposition of an additional 25 percent tariff on countries doing business with Iran, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has termed the decision as very serious and worrying. Tharoor warned that if this tariff is fully implemented, India may have to pay up to 75 percent tariff for…
Sergio Gor, the incoming US ambassador-designate to India, on Monday said that no nation holds as much strategic importance for Washington as India, adding that both the governments are currently working to finalize a significant trade agreement. True friendships may encounter disagreements, but they ultimately find a path to resolution, Gor remarked during his arrival…
The US Embassy in India, in a year-end review, outlined major political, strategic, economic and scientific milestones that defined India–US relations in 2025, underscoring sustained engagement even as trade tariff tensions and diplomatic challenges persisted. Here are the key moments that defined and strengthened India–US relations in 2025. Trump–Modi launch US-India COMPACT, set $500 billion…
The US Embassy in India issued a warning on Tuesday as thousands of Indians remain stranded in the country due to ongoing delays in H-1B and H-4 visa appointments. While the warning itself was not new and echoed the stance the Donald Trump administration has maintained since taking office, its timing sparked irritation among many…
