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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
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Topic: US-India

India to receive share of 8 cr unused US vaccines through COVAX: State Department official

The US will allocate nearly 1.9 crores of the first tranche of 2.5 crore doses of unused Covid vaccines through COVAX to countries in South and Southeast Asia, and Africa.

US lawmakers, governors urge Biden administration to send more Covid vaccines to India

Texas Governor Greg Abbott, Senator Ted Cruz, Senator Roger Wicker and Congressmen Michael McCaul, Adam Smith and Ro Khanna were among those highlighting India's Covid crisis.

Biden’s ‘trusted political ally’ Eric Garcetti could be next US ambassador to India

AXIOS report says Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti likely to be chosen, had previously served as co-chair of Biden's presidential campaign & was considered for Biden's cabinet.

Harsh Vardhan interacts with American counterpart, US assures India help to fight Covid

At a virtual meeting Friday, India's health minister and US Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra discussed the ongoing surge of Covid-19 cases in India.

First shipment of US Covid relief material worth $100 million to land in India today

The shipment includes 440 oxygen cylinders and regulators donated by the state of California, US Agency for International Development said.

US must win AI game, partner with allies like India to embrace tech — experts tell Biden admin

In its report, National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence has an ‘uncomfortable message’ for America — that it is ‘not prepared to defend or compete in the AI era’.

Reviving CAA-NRC issue could force Biden to criticise Modi govt: British journalist Edward Luce

Financial Times columnist Edward Luce says while Biden has had the smoothest start to a presidency in a long while, he still faces challenges on domestic and foreign front.

Quad summit, defense secy visit show India, US are wasting no time in facing China threat

Quad summit takes place Friday & US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is in New Delhi next week, even as Indian & Chinese troops work on disengagement in Ladakh.

Biden’s first security plan shows US looking for allies. But India must read fine print

The US will be mindful of both its interests and values as it engage with partner nations.

Biden administration urges Modi govt to resolve farmer protests through dialogue

In its first reaction to the issue, US said peaceful protests & access to internet are hallmarks of democracy, and comes after American celebrities expressed solidarity with farmers.

On Camera

Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.