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Thursday, September 4, 2025
TopicModi US visit

Topic: Modi US visit

From lows of 1970s to ‘defining’ partnership — a look at India-US ties & trade over the decades

US once considered India the most ‘aggressive’ of nations, but relationship between the two countries has undergone a metamorphosis over five decades under various PMs. 

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 visit Heliopolis War Cemetery during Egypt visit to honour Indian soldiers who fought in WW-I

Indian Army emerged as one of the largest volunteer armies globally during World War I. PM Modi will pay tribute to the fallen soldiers Sunday, many of whom are buried in anonymous graves.

US, India terminate six disputes at the WTO after Modi’s visit to the US

India also agreed to remove retaliatory tariffs on 28 American products like chickpeas, lentils, almonds, walnuts, apples etc. that were imposed in June 2019.

Google & Amazon pledge $25 billion in investments after White House meeting with Modi 

While Google announced a fintech company in Gujarat & reiterated his promise of investing through ‘India Digitisation Fund', Amazon has announced additional investment of $15 billion.   

‘US govt to return more than 100 antiquities of India stolen from us’: PM Modi to Indian diaspora

Washington DC: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a cheerful Indian diaspora at the Ronald Reagan Center and expressed happiness over the American government's decision...

Imran Khan, Bilawal Bhutto spar over Modi-Biden joint statement

The former Pakistan PM expressed his dissatisfaction with the joint statement issued by India and US, which strongly criticised Pakistan for its alleged support of terrorism.

‘Unreliable ally’ to ‘bulwark against rise of China’ — How US media reported Modi’s visit

While prominent dailies like NYT, WSJ noted the rise of 'autocratic' tendencies, they also acknowledged India’s 'geopolitical significance’ as ‘Washington courts New Delhi'.

53 rounds of applause, 15 standing ovations — how Modi’s address to US Congress went

Narendra Modi is the 6th Indian PM to address US Congress. From Jawaharlal Nehru to Manmohan Singh, numerous Indian PM’s have done so in the past, some to roaring applause & cheers.

India, US speed up talks for 6 nuclear reactors in Andhra, next gen small-modular reactor tech

The issue came up for discussion between Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden during the Prime Minister’s state visit to the country.

On Camera

Army wives fight a silent battle. Don’t abuse them for seeking small joys

The next time you see a post featuring a sari-clad woman at a party or a travel reel from an unknown location, ask yourself — how does her joy threaten yours?

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

HAL team to visit US this month for talks on joint production of GE 414 engines

The engines are meant for Tejas Mk 2 and the first tranche of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.