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Friday, May 3, 2024
TopicTrump India visit

Topic: Trump India visit

Modi and Trump bromance won’t do much for democracy or the global liberal order

The sad truth is that those protesting India’s drift toward authoritarianism and populism know nothing can be expected from Trump’s America.

India-US vow stronger partnership anchored in trust, shared interests: Full text of Modi-Trump joint statement

In a joint statement issued at the conclusion of President Donald Trump's two-day visit to India, the US said appreciates India’s role as a net provider of security, as well as developmental and humanitarian assistance in the Indian Ocean Region.

‘PM Modi, we have made tremendous advances over past 2 days’: Read full text of Trump’s speech

US President Donald Trump said the welcome he received was a profound expression of "real love" and said the two countries will work on forging ties that are fair and reciprocal.

Trade deal not likely before year-end, says Donald Trump, avoids CAA, Delhi violence

US President Trump says CAA & Delhi violence are 'up to India', criticises import tariffs imposed by New Delhi on American imports.

Punctuality, namastes & positivity —  How a striking FLOTUS enamoured a Delhi govt school

The US First Lady’s day out in a Delhi government saw her arrive early, mingle with students and even find the time for a glowing speech on India.  

Diplomatic effusiveness, messaging of Trump trip is achievement for Indian diplomacy too

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

India-US ties not just between two govts, but people-centric: Read full text of Modi’s speech

Hailing President Trump's first visit to India, PM Modi said the trip plays a historic role in furthering India-US.

Citizenship law didn’t figure in Modi-Trump talks, says Foreign Secretary

Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said religious harmony was discussed in a 'positive way' between the two leaders and discussion on J-K centred on positive development.

Trump’s aversion to ‘Experiments with Truth’ and a wall to hide Delhi violence

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

‘Century’s most important relationship’ — Modi, Trump promise stronger ties, sign defence deals

US & India have also signed pacts dealing with mental health, special medical products & LNG imports. 5G was discussed. 

On Camera

BJP needs to be Bengalified. Go beyond rosogolla, eat pantabhaat, know what’s hodol kutkut

Words like 'ghuspethiye' or 'tushtikaran' resonate very little in West Bengal, nor do phrases like 'mangalsutra' or Amit Shah's distortion of Mamata Banerjee's 'Maa, Mati, Manush' slogan into 'mullah, madrasa, mafia'.

How govt brought Vodafone Idea back from the brink & earned a neat profit in the process

In 2021, the government allowed telcos to convert interest on deferred spectrum payments and AGR dues into equity. This made it the single largest stakeholder in Vodafone Idea.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.