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Monday, January 12, 2026
TopicIndia-US

Topic: India-US

Why has India reacted differently to Canada & US? Trudeau did politics, America hard diplomacy

Canadians have kept Nijjar case on a high political & emotional plane. US meanwhile has pushed for accountability in the alleged attempt on Pannun's life, without emotional outrage.

India, US sign deal worth Rs 32,000 crore for buying 31 Predator drones

15 will go to the Indian Navy, while the rest will be divided between the Air Force and the Army.

What’s Pannun after with his ‘murder plot’ lawsuit against India, and what happens now

The lawsuit comes days ahead of Modi's visit to the US for the Quad Leaders’ Summit and the UN's Summit of the Future. India has 21 days to respond.

India-US partnership can offer alternative to China in Indo-Pacific, says White House official

Speaking at India Ideas Summit, Lindsey Ford says countries in Indo-Pacific are increasingly questioning the role China should have in their critical infrastructure.

Global media on why Hema Committee report may have set off another #MeToo wave, and Kashmir’s conundrum

Editorials & news reports also focus on how 'rich and poor countries can fight climate change together', and whether India is seen more as a staunch US ally or as independent powerhouse.

PM Modi wants US to protect Hindus in Bangladesh. Hasina’s debacle must not be India’s

Bangladesh has dumped Sheikh Hasina. Are we dumping Bangladesh in turn? We can’t choose our neighbours. But you know what, we can choose to be the kind of neighbour we want to be.

Did Modi and Biden discuss Bangladesh? India & US readouts paint different pictures

Controversy has erupted over differences in statements issued by MEA & White House. A look into past readouts shows such differences are common and not an exception.

During Rajnath Singh’s ongoing visit, US approves sale of anti-submarine warfare sonobuoys to India

The Anti-Submarine Warfare Sonobuoys will be integrated with Indian Navy’s Romeo helicopters. US says this proposed $52.8 mn sale will help strengthen US-India strategic relationship.

‘Testimony to changing world’ — EAM Jaishankar says India-US ties thrive despite divergences

Along with the world, US interests had also changed, EAM says. 'America has utility for us also, that also is not a point to be forgotten.'

India says it ‘values strategic autonomy’ week after Garcetti’s remarks following Modi’s Russia visit

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal was responding to the US ambassador’s remarks last week. Garcetti had said there’s 'no such thing as strategic autonomy' in times of conflict.

On Camera

XUV 7XO shows Mahindra’s engineering prowess. DAVINCI suspension makes a world of difference

The old XUV 700 was an indication that the Indian manufacturer had begun to up their game. But 7XO is world-class in terms of fit, finish, and equipment.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.