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Friday, January 9, 2026
TopicIndia-US

Topic: India-US

Key takeaway from Modi-Biden meet: India, US reiterate commitment to collaborative cancer research

As part of upcoming India-US Cancer Dialogue, both countries are planning to focus on advancing knowledge in cancer genomics, developing new diagnostics, therapeutics etc.

Simple G20 truth is—India gained in last Cold War by playing both sides. No longer a choice

The Modi-Biden joint statement is long but the Quad makes its appearance in the 4th paragraph. A new Cold War can't be avoided unless one or the other side collapses.

What’s PM-eBus Sewa scheme, electric transport facility mentioned in Modi-Biden statement ahead of G20

Reiterating importance of decarbonising transport sector, joint statement issued after Modi-Biden bilateral talks mentions the progress made in expanding electric mobility in India.

What to expect from Biden-Modi meeting ahead of G20 — talks on GE jet engine deal, nuclear energy

Following bilateral meet, PM will host Biden for dinner at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg. Ahead of US president's visit, Centre lowered custom duties on numerous products like chickpeas, lentils.

Why India’s politics is going populist and its economics nationalist, just like US & China

India’s economic reforms, 1991 and after, were an investment in freer markets, domestic as well as global. The reforms were influenced by the ideas...

Amit Shah holds talks with US Ambassador Garcetti, in rare one-on-one with a western envoy

Home Minister Amit Shah met US Ambassador Eric Garcetti Tuesday, where he reiterated commitment to build upon 'positive outcomes arising out of' PM Modi’s visit to US last month.

Op Broader Sword: India, US join hands to crack down on shipments of ‘illicit’ drugs, medical devices

Operation targeted packages entering US from India through New York (JFK) & Chicago (ORD) International Mail Facilities (IMFs) last month. Over 500 shipments seized, Indian national held.

How India-US agreement for stolen art can help nab ‘small-ticket items’, tackle smuggling at borders

On 22 June, Modi & Biden announced India and US were working on a cultural property agreement that'll restrict illegal art imports & enhance cooperation in stopping these at border points.

Driven by people-to-people ties, India & US relationship has outgrown China

India-US partnership is based on shared belief in democracy, rule of law, meritocracy, individual rights, universalism & entrepreneurship.

Phas gaye re Obama: Modi’s ‘friend Barack’ gives a sermon to him, but look who’s talking

Obama walked into debate by censuring Modi govt for its treatment of Muslims. Does a US president have moral authority to deliver such sermons given their record of courting dictators?

On Camera

Mustafizur’s removal from KKR isn’t the same as boycotting match with Pakistan

Mustafizur Rahman was not representing Bangladesh; he was representing Kolkata. Singling him out simply because of his nationality shows a selective and convenient moral logic.

500% tariffs ahead for India? Trump’s lined up a big bad Bill for countries buying Russian oil

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham says bill will be 'well-timed, as Ukraine is making concessions for peace and Putin is all talk, continuing to kill the innocent'.

2025: Pakistan’s deadliest year in over a decade

Islamabad-based think-tank PICSS's new report says Pakistan saw 'pronounced escalation' in violence last year, with 3,413 conflict-related deaths compared to 1,950 in previous year.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.