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Friday, July 18, 2025
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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

Punjab govt must take Centre into confidence on new anti-sacrilege bill

What should be of concern is other states following suit and enacting separate laws to suit the political environment of respective states citing the Punjab bill as a precedent.

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.

3 top ULFA-I leaders ‘killed’ in Myanmar, Indian Army denies role as insurgent group alleges involvement

The banned group claimed their leaders & cadres were killed in ‘drone strikes’ by the Indian Army. Guwahati Defence PRO denies any such operation.

RSS chief Bhagwat draws the line at 75. India’s politics stares at the Modi Exception

BJP has no dynastic succession, at least not at the top. You can trace this back to Vajpayee-Advani era. This act of spotting, empowering younger talent is even more striking with the choice of BJP presidents.