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Thursday, October 2, 2025
TopicIndia-US ties

Topic: India-US ties

F-35, P8i, Stryker & Javelin to nuclear, AI & pharma—big strategic takeaways from Modi-Trump meet

Both leaders have vowed to realise the US-India 123 Civil Nuclear Agreement, work to build US-designed nuclear reactors in India through localisation & possible tech transfer.

Where is Modi and Trump’s ‘bromance’ headed & an ‘unusual’ caste hierarchy on India’s roads

Global media also reports on Paris AI Action Summit and how world leaders sought 'common ground' at the event where Modi & French President Emmanuel Macron were co-hosts.

2 caste surveys in a decade, yet questions persist over Backward Castes in Revanth Reddy’s Telangana

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

India, US working on PM Modi’s ‘early visit’ following call with Trump, no dates yet

Trump had told the American media Monday that the Indian PM may visit in February. During their phone call, he urged Modi to ensure ‘fair’ bilateral trade, buy more US defence equipment.

India’s ‘preemptive, proactive’ approach to Trump & US shooting itself in the foot with Adani indictment

Global media also reports on India and the US exploring a deeper defence partnership, with Trump pushing Modi to buy more American-made weapons.

Modi congratulates ‘dear friend’ Trump on return to White House in 1st official phone call

‘We will work together for the welfare of our people and towards global peace, prosperity, and security,’ PM Modi wrote on X about his phone call with US President Donald Trump.

Against illegal immigration, says MEA amid Trump crackdown, will take people back if nationality proved

Trump 2.0 looking to deport about 18,000 Indians illegally staying in US, it is learnt. According to Pew Research Center, Indians make up 3rd largest group of illegal immigrants in US.

US raises irregular migration issue with India even as it seeks to deepen economic & defence ties

US President Trump has previously called India a ‘big abuser of tariffs’, which is expected to be an irritant. However, overall bilateral ties are likely to deepen under new US govt.

Why rising powers like India must now adopt amorality as the norm

India must build its own Deep State. Not only Adani, but Ambani, Tata, Birla, Infosys, TCS, Wipro can be potential allies.

Energy to be focus of India-Russia ties as economic trajectory determines future partners—Jaishankar

Speaking at a magazine launch, the external affairs minister said ties between India and the US will continue to deepen even if both sides do not see eye to eye on every issue.

On Camera

Political MK Gandhi failed, caused harm. Gave Congress its tradition of backseat driving

Gandhi’s life shows how politics should not be done. Then where did this Gandhi-worship arise in India? It is a petty political ritual.

More Andhra-style prawn fry for Indian plates? How Naidu’s trying to blunt US tariff hit on aqua exports

Naidu attempts to shield aqua farmers after Trump’s tariff hits the shrimp farming sector in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the cancellation of 50% of the state's exports.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.