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Sunday, January 18, 2026
TopicIndia-USA

Topic: India-USA

SubscriberWrites: How to make India stronger

How much more time for the country to emerge stronger? A way to ponder.

India remains world’s largest arms importer, France overtakes Russia in global sales, finds SIPRI

India was largest single recipient of French arms exports, accounting for nearly 30 percent over the period 2019-2023.

Army chief Gen Pande visits US, focus on new tech, precision munition and infantry combat vehicles

Gen Manoj Pande will be meeting US Chief of Staff of the Army General Randy George and other senior military leaders.

Indians top list for migrants & new citizens in OECD countries. US, Canada preferred destinations

The 'International Migration Outlook 2023' ranks India second among countries of origin of international students studying in OECD countries. India isn't part of 38-member bloc.

From unusual state dinner with Obama to ‘Howdy, Modi!’ — a look at Modi’s past 7 US visits

Modi's first visit to US as PM was in 2014 when he issued joint statement with then president Obama & addressed Indian-Americans at Madison Square Garden in New York.

India-US trade 40% higher than pre-Covid. But export basket has same old gems, jewellery, pharma

Between January and May this year, India-US goods trade touched $55.57 bn compared to $40.27 bn in the same period in 2019. Experts say surge largely driven by Indian exports to US.

India-US to hold high-altitude military exercise amid China’s ‘alarming’ build-up along LAC

US Army Pacific Commanding General Charles Flynn says China’s build-up near Ladakh & strengthening of military infrastructure is part of Beijing’s 'corrosive and destabilising behaviour'.

India-US digital trade is going through a bad patch. USTR Tai’s visit can begin fixing it

The next few months will test India-US commitments to a strategic partnership. Digital cooperation is a vital part of it.

US rules out adding India or Japan to security alliance AUKUS

The trilateral security alliance will allow the US and the UK to provide Australia with the technology to develop nuclear-powered submarines for the first time.

After Ladakh, India & US need deeper economic relationship, not just strategic

Trade tends to cement alliances & building up allied countries’ economies makes them much more able to resist military encroachments by rivals.

On Camera

Harmlessly mean is the new flirting strategy. It comes in 2 flavours—negging & rage-baiting

Most people can tell the difference between someone being harmlessly mean and someone who simply enjoys tearing down another person’s self-esteem.

Wharton India Economic Forum: How India’s sustainability transition is turning pragmatic

Experts discuss India’s sustainability journey and how it is evolving from a narrative of climate intent to one grounded in economics, infrastructure, and long-term returns.

The curious case of Pakistan’s JF-17 ‘orders’

Pakistan lacks capacity to deliver aircraft at pace suggested by its claimed contracts as it depends on China for avionics, electronic warfare, weapons, and on Russia for engines. 

Pakistan se azaadi. Grow up India, stop giving it prime real estate in your psyche

Pakistan not only has zero chance of catching up with India in most areas, but will inevitably see the gap rising. Its leaders will offer its people the same snake oil in different bottles.