US-India relations

“Beautiful Historic Site”: US Vice President JD Vance Visits Taj Mahal with Family

24 Apr 2025

US Vice President JD Vance, along with his wife Usha Vance and their three children—Ewan, Vivek, and Mirabel—visited the Taj Mahal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday. Calling it a “beautiful historic site,” Vance expressed heartfelt gratitude for the warm reception he and his family received. "Today I visited the...

India’s 150% Tariff on US Alcohol, 100% on Agriculture: White House

12 Mar 2025

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has criticized India’s high tariffs on US goods, stating that American alcohol faces a 150% tariff, while agricultural products are taxed at 100%. She made these remarks while addressing a press briefing, emphasizing that President Donald Trump believes in reciprocity and fair trade. Trump's...

India Rejects Claims of Non-Cooperation in Deportation Cases

08 Feb 2025

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Friday strongly refuted claims that India is uncooperative in handling deportations, stating that the process is not new and follows legal and security protocols. His comments echoed External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s statement in Parliament, emphasizing that all returnees must be verified as Indian citizens....

PM Modi Invited to White House by US President Trump

05 Feb 2025

Washington DC [US]: US President Donald Trump has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a working visit to the White House next week, a White House official confirmed to The Hill on Wednesday. The visit comes after a recent phone call between the two leaders. A Strengthening US-India Partnership PM...

Ro Khanna, Rich McCormick Appointed to Chair India Caucus in US Congress

30 Jan 2025

Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna and Republican Lawmaker Rich McCormick will co-chair the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans in the US House of Representatives in the new Congress, according to an official release. Representatives Andy Barr and Marc Veasey will continue as vice co-chairs. Congressman Brad Sherman, who previously...

PM Modi To Visit US In February: ‘India Will Do What’s Right’

28 Jan 2025

In a key development in the US-India relationship, President Donald Trump of the US announced on Monday that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi would visit the US in February. This statement followed a telephonic conversation between the two leaders-a first one afterTrump was sworn in on January 20 to his...

Eric Garcetti Urges Lower Tariffs, Fair Trade Practices With India

20 Dec 2024

US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti emphasized the immense potential of the US-India partnership, stressing the importance of reducing tariffs and fostering fairer and more equitable trade. Speaking at an event organized by the US-India Business Council (USIBC) on Thursday, Garcetti stated, "We need, together, to lower tariffs, not to...

Marco Rubio Poised To Become Trump’s Secretary Of State: Report

12 Nov 2024

Marco Rubio, a Cuban-American senator from Florida, is reportedly President-elect Donald Trump’s top pick for Secretary of State, according to The New York Times. If confirmed, Rubio will be the first Latino to hold this pivotal position. Rubio’s Strong Stance on China Known for his hardline views, Rubio has consistently...

Harris Presidency Would Shift US-India Relations, Says Aghi

06 Nov 2024

In the lead-up to the 2024 US Presidential Election, Mukesh Aghi, President and CEO of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum, has shared insights on how the outcome will shape the future of US-India relations. He emphasized that if Vice President Kamala Harris wins the presidency, it will mark a continuation...

India Is A Friend, Not A Counterbalance To China, Says US Envoy Eric Garcetti

24 Sep 2024

The United States views India as a "friend and partner" rather than a counterbalance to any other nation, according to US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti. He emphasized that both countries share common principles regarding borders, sovereignty, and the rule of law. In an interview with ANI, Garcetti highlighted that...

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