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Sunday, January 11, 2026
TopicIndia-US

Topic: India-US

‘India & Japan are xenophobic, reason why they are stalling economically,’ says US President Biden

Biden lumps India and Japan — its Quad partners — with its adversaries Russia & China, calling them ‘xenophobic’, and juxtaposes this with the US and its “welcoming” immigration policy.

MEA terms The Washington Post report on R&AW’s role in Pannun plot ‘speculative, irresponsible’

The Washington Post suggested former R&AW chief Samant Goel approved alleged plot to kill Pannun & that Biden raised matter with Modi during visit to India last September.

‘We’re all judged by what we do at home’ — India’s dig as pro-Palestine student protests divide US

On Wednesday, university campuses from Massachusetts to California saw pro-Palestinian students facing arrests while voicing their opposition to the conflict in Gaza.

Manipur conflict, Nijjar murder, hurdles before Oppn — US report flags ‘human rights issues’ in India

Annual Human Rights Assessment published by US state dept noted multiple incidents, specially mentioning Siddique Karappan and Umar Khalid as those who were arbitrarily arrested.

Controversial diplomat Devyani Khobragade appears as ‘Khmer Apsara’ in Cambodian New Year post on X

Khobragade, India’s envoy to Cambodia, was at centre of a diplomatic row between US and India in 2013 after she was arrested on charges of visa fraud, which were later dismissed.

Another Indian student dies in US, Ohio cops probing circumstances surrounding death

Indian Consulate in New York said it is extending all available assistance to the family of Uma Satya Sai Gadde, who died in Cleveland.

India slams China for remarks on Pannun murder ‘assassination plot’

‘India and the US are capable of dealing with any issues that we have between ourselves,’ MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says during his weekly press briefing.

‘Unwarranted, unacceptable’: India reacts to US’s latest remarks on Kejriwal, Congress’s ‘frozen’ funds

This comes day after India summoned a senior American diplomat in New Delhi and issued a strongly-worded demarche against US State Department’s earlier comments on Kejriwal’s arrest.

India hits out at US over remarks on Delhi CM Kejriwal’s arrest, summons senior diplomat

External affairs ministry has warned against ‘casting aspersions’ on India’s legal processes, calling them unwarranted.

After Germany, US weighs in on Kejriwal arrest, calls for ‘fair, transparent’ legal process

US, India’s 2nd largest trading partner, has taken note of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's arrest. India had earlier strongly protested comments by German spokesperson in this regard.

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.