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Saturday, July 19, 2025
TopicModi-Biden

Topic: Modi-Biden

White House officials met Sikh separatists in US ahead of Modi visit, promised to ‘safeguard’ community

In a first, senior White House officials and US intelligence officers discussed foiled assassination attempt Pannun & promised Sikh separatists protection from translational repression.

US Democrats are divided on Modi. Biden cancelling Republic Day visit is proof

Joe Biden’s approval of Narendra Modi has come at a political cost. The US President’s proximity to India’s PM is concerning to the Democratic Party.

India must think hard about US support on UNSC membership. It means doing what US wants

China will never want India to gain permanent membership of the UNSC with veto right. Can India convince the White House to stand up to Beijing's bullying tactics?

Joint space crews to protecting Earth from asteroids — Modi & Biden shore up science partnership

The leaders reaffirmed technology’s defining role in deepening strategic partnership & lauded ongoing efforts through the India-U.S. Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology.

Trans-nation train & port link to counter China, to 6G: What tops US agenda with India at G20

A key focus area for the US during the Delhi summit is 'finalisation of a joint infrastructure deal that will involve not just US and India, but also Saudi Arabia, Turkey & possibly Israel'.

‘Sold a lot of state secrets’ — Edited video clip misrepresents Biden’s joke at meeting with Modi

Users picked up an edited video which cuts off the US President before he says comment was in jest.

Dalit absence from Modi-Biden dinner a tale of missed opportunities

The failure to acknowledge and celebrate Dalit entrepreneurs’ achievements erodes trust and undermines India’s commitment to inclusivity and equality.

India and US becoming formal allies doesn’t mean unity. Far from it

A formal treaty may actually have negative consequences. The present hugs, backslapping and plenty of economic, financial and technological linkages work just fine.

On Camera

Fauja Singh’s death shows Indian roads remain a national emergency—474 lives lost every day

Fauja Singh, 114, died after being hit by a speeding car. His death renews questions about India’s deadly roads, rising accidents, and poor traffic discipline.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Joys of Trumplomacy: India & the world are learning US President’s 99 moods and 1 goal

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.