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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
TopicUS-India ties

Topic: US-India ties

With you as you hunt them down—Tulsi Gabbard condemns ‘Islamist terrorist attack targeting Hindus’

Tulsi Gabbard, the latest senior US official offering support, hints at solid Washington DC-New Delhi ties as India reels under Tuesday's Pahalgam terror attack.

Techno-nationalism rising under Trump but corporate America can’t do without Indian talent—Ashley Tellis

At Carnegie Global Tech Summit 2025 in Delhi, he said US seeks to preserve its tech dominance, & India-US tech partnership is a crucial opportunity amid a turbulent global landscape.

USCIRF ‘entity of concern’, says India after panel’s religious freedom report seeks sanctions on R&AW

Report calls out 'hateful rhetoric' against Muslims and other minorities spread by PM Modi's BJP, claims Indian govt agencies involved in transnational repression of Sikh separatists.

‘A true statesman’: Biden hails Manmohan Singh’s pivotal role in strengthening US-India ties

US President credited Singh’s strategic vision and political courage for the unprecedented level of bilateral cooperation.

Watch CutTheClutter: From secretary of state to trade czar, what potential Trump 2.0 picks mean for India

In Episode 1552 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at the list of potential appointments to the incoming Trump administration & how it could benefit US-India ties.

US senator introduces bill to enhance defence ties with India, calls it vital to counter China

US-India Defense Cooperation Act seeks that India be treated like any other American ally, proposes limited exemption for nation from sanctions for purchases of Russian equipment.

US disappointed over ‘symbolism & timing’ of Modi’s trip to Russia, having ‘tough talks’ with New Delhi

Speaking before House Foreign Affairs Committee, diplomat Donald Lu did, however, assert that US did not see major defence deals or discussion on technology during Modi's visit to Russia.

India under ‘enormous, unjustified pressure’ due to ties with Russia, says Russian foreign minister

Russia took over presidency of UNSC this month. Speaking to media, Sergey Lavrov called India 'a great power that sets its own national interests'.

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.

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

Imagine if Epstein files named Rahul Gandhi or MK Stalin. What would BJP and TV media do?

The questions are not going to go away. But future generations will know who refused to ask the tough questions and who didn’t.

Tamil Nadu FM presents interim budget, attacks Centre for ‘artificially inflating’ state’s debt

DMK govt accuses Centre of withholding funds, tightening borrowing, unilateral deductions from state accounts. Says Centre's accounting & funding decisions have 'artificially inflated' debt burden.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.