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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicModi-Biden meeting

Topic: Modi-Biden meeting

Defence, clean energy & repatriation of antiques among key topics in Modi-Biden bilateral talks

The meeting was held at Biden’s residence in Delaware, US, before Quad summit. The talks were a farewell of sorts, with Modi thanking Biden for his efforts in deepening India-US ties.

India-US ended their last outstanding trade dispute on G20 sidelines. All about the poultry feud

The 10-year dispute was over whether India conformed with WTO rules when it banned import of poultry from US over bird flu fears. Move follows settling of 6 other issues in June.

New Delhi ‘turned down’ White House requests for more press access to Biden-Modi bilateral meet

A joint statement was issued by the two countries after Friday's meeting. US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan had earlier said 'this is not your typical bilateral visit to India'.

Pakistan summons US envoy following Modi-Biden statement on cross-border terrorism

Islamabad expressed concern over a statement last week by US President and PM Modi that called on Pakistan to ensure its territory was not used as a base for militant attacks.

Biden gift to Modi wasn’t just the 1st edition of Robert Frost poems but also a homage to Nehru

The gifts that Modi and Biden exchanged serve as a testament to the mutual admiration between India and US. They also show the ability of poets to connect people through their words.

Modi-Biden went beyond pomp and show to build trust. India-US must keep the promise now

Technology, trade, trust—Joe Biden's US went out of its way to woo Narendra Modi's India during the prime minister's official state visit.

Modi to meet CEOs of top US companies including FedEx, Mastercard as Washington visit concludes

Washington wants to reduce electronic dependence on China, and has announced investment deals to increase semiconductor manufacturing in India.

‘An honour for 1.4 billion people of India’ — Modi thanks Biden for grand welcome at White House

Biden rolled out the White House red carpet for Modi as part of his effort to jump-start a stronger US-India relationship and counter China's global influence.

US semiconductor giant Micron to invest $825 mn for assembly, test facility in Gujarat

While the total investment in the plant is expected to be USD 2.75 billion, Micron’s investment will be up to USD 825 million over the two phases of the project, and the remaining amount will be funded by the Centre and the State government.

Star-struck TV channels lavish praise on Modi like Americans spread peanut butter on bread

When Modi's plane touched down in New York, TV reporters who had flown out for the state visit were thrilled. Arnab Goswami on Republic TV was screaming: 'The entire world is looking.'

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.