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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
TopicIndia-US

Topic: India-US

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

Top US military commander applauds ‘India’s tactical execution’ during Op Sindoor; adds ‘there’s lessons too’

On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.

Trump theatre diplomacy, T20 & mother of all trade deals—Sergio Gor’s 1st month as US envoy

At a time when India-US relations were at their frostiest in decades, the youngest ever American envoy to India drove into the embassy compound in a BMW with flashing blue & red lights.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.

After Pakistan protests, US Trade Representative quietly removes map showing J&K as part of India

Removal marks deviation from Washington’s traditional practice of using dotted lines to depict the Line of Control.

Amendments in White House’s India-US trade factsheet reflect joint statement, says MEA

MEA spokesperson said changes in US factsheet reflect ‘shared understandings’ in joint statement. Controversy erupted after White House document added points absent earlier.

Ghaziabad suicides show social media is the new opium. India’s policy must curb it

Indian children who have access to smartphones use them primarily for entertainment, such as watching movies or using social media, rather than for education. Is this the right use of 'Digital India'?

Rubio brings back Quad in first meeting post India-US trade deal, Jaishankar makes no mention

The two leaders 'concluded their meeting by expressing their commitment to expanding bilateral & multilateral cooperation through Quad', says a readout after the bilateral meeting.

India-US trade deal: Russian oil penalty slashed after Trump-Modi call, final tariff rate to be 18%

US had imposed penalty tariff on India at the end of August 2025, citing purchase of Russian oil. Trump, Modi announced reduction of reciprocal tariffs earlier Monday.

Trump announces India-US trade deal, Modi says ‘reduced tariffs’ outcome of call

US President first announced India-US have reached an agreement on trade, with New Delhi promising to stop Russian oil purchases. No mention of trade deal in PM Modi’s statement.

On Camera

The debate about spheres of influence reorders India’s position

New world reordering tests New Delhi’s strategic autonomy, balancing ties without succumbing to exclusive dominance zones.

Urban co-op banks doubled loan book in 5 yrs, but stuck at under 2% of credit market—Sahakar Trends

UCBs accounted for 1.8% of total industry credit in September 2025—down from 2.2% five yrs ago—showing that they are losing ground to faster PSU banks.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.