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Friday, April 3, 2026
TopicUS-India ties

Topic: US-India ties

US will try to derail India’s rise. New Delhi must put behind innocence in ties

India has silently acknowledged that the US is helpful in some ways, but also a roadblock in others. Both China and the US have an unspoken interest in slowing down India’s rise.

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.

On Camera

Asiya Andrabi is no women’s rights advocate. She does not speak for Indian Muslims

International news media calling Asiya Andrabi a defender of women’s rights shows how narratives are constructed and what they choose to omit.

Tanker with 600,000 barrels of Iranian crude shifts course from India to China midway

The shipment earlier bound for Gujarat’s Vadinar has changed course amid payment concerns; could still reach India if issues are resolved, according to Kpler.

India commissions its third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine—INS Aridhaman

INS Arihant was first vessel under SSBN project and was quietly commissioned in 2016. The second indigenous SSBN, INS Arighat, was commissioned in August 2024.

Gulf war exposed India’s fragilities. It’s time for navel-gazing, in the national interest

It’s easy to understand why the government can’t speak the hard truth. When this war ends, as all wars do, India’s interests will lie with both the winner and the loser.