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WASHINGTON, DC -Defense cooperation, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies are likely to anchor the next phase of India-United States engagement as the two sides seek to sustain momentum in strategic sectors despite unresolved political and trade challenges, a senior policy expert said. Dhruva Jaishankar, Executive Director

WASHINGTON, DC -  President Donald Trump signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2026, a sweeping defense measure that, among other things, explicitly calls for expanded US military engagement with India and deeper cooperation through

WASHINGTON, DC - The Trump Administration on December 18 sanctioned 29 vessels tied to a covert petroleum shipping network. Among them are companies and operations linked to India involved in moving Iranian oil worth hundreds of millions of dollars. The US

WASHINGTON, DC-The United States has underlined that India remains a highly strategic potential partner on supply chain security and advanced technologies, even though New Delhi was not part of the inaugural Pax Silica Summit, a new US-led initiative focused on securing the global

WASHINGTON, DC - Senior US national security officials have told lawmakers that terrorist groups with roots in South Asia, particularly Pakistan and Afghanistan-linked networks, continue to pose a direct and evolving threat to the United States. National Counterterrorism Centre Director Joseph

WASHINGTON, DC-India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands, located strategically at the mouth of the Strait of Malacca, are emerging as a pivotal strategic asset for US–India maritime cooperation, experts told American lawmakers. During a hearing on the US–India strategic partnership before the

MUMBAI- Union Minister Piyush Goyal on December 11 said that the ongoing trade talks between Indian and US officials are progressing well, but at the same time, ruled out any deadline for signing a deal. Commenting on US Deputy Trade Representative

WASHINGTON, DC- US lawmakers and senior foreign policy experts have described the United States' partnership with India as "a defining relationship of the 21st century," warning that Chinese aggression requires deeper military, economic, and technological coordination between Washington and New Delhi. However,

NEW DELHI- Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with President Donald Trump on December 11. The two leaders discussed bilateral ties, as well as regional and international developments. During the call, the two underlined the importance of sustaining momentum in shared

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan has offered a theory, in a video that has gone viral, of why the US under President Donald Trump slapped a 50% tariff on India. Rajan’s underlying argument is that the decision

WASHINGTON, DC- The United States is pushing ahead with intensive trade negotiations with India. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told lawmakers that New Delhi has made “the best we’ve ever received as a country” in ongoing discussions aimed at expanding market

WASHINGTON, DC- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced that its immediate priority is Sri Lanka’s request for emergency financing, even as the United States deployed Air Force C-130J aircraft and an expert airlift team to support relief efforts following Cyclone Ditwah. The

WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald Trump unveiled a multi-billion-dollar farm relief package while sharpening his criticism of agricultural imports from India and other Asian suppliers, telling a White House roundtable that tariffs would be used aggressively to protect American producers. Opening

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Indian and U.S. investigators are set to convene in Washington D.C. next week to jointly review evidence from the fatal Air India crash in June, according to a December 6 report by Bloomberg News. A team

WASHINGTON, DC - The United States has issued a sharp warning over China’s accelerating military expansion, calling Beijing’s defense buildup “historic” and stressing the need to urgently strengthen America’s defense industrial base, marking a shift with clear implications for India’s Indo-Pacific

WASHINGTON, DC- The latest US defense authorization bill assigns India a key role in Washington’s Indo-Pacific and nuclear strategies, directing sustained consultations on India’s nuclear liability rules and placing New Delhi among a select group of partners shaping a new

WASHINGTON, DC -India's role as a critical technology and strategic partner featured prominently this week as top US lawmakers and experts warned that the global race for artificial intelligence is entering a decisive phase, marked by China's rapid military and

WASHINGTON, D.C.- A key US congressional panel will convene a public hearing next week to assess the trajectory of the India–US strategic partnership, with particular attention to the evolving defense, economic, and diplomatic contours of the relationship. The hearing, titled “The

WASHINGTON, DC -The Pentagon issued a federal notification of a proposed foreign military sale worth $52.8 million to India for a new tranche of anti-submarine sonobuoys, a move it said will deepen operational cooperation and reinforce the strategic partnership between the

WASHINGTON, DC -US media outlets cast Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to New Delhi as a pivotal moment in India’s foreign policy calculus, with coverage centering on the Modi government’s attempt to preserve its deep strategic partnership with Moscow while navigating acute

WASHINGTON, DC -A panel of leading American strategic experts has cautioned that the United States and India are navigating one of the most fragile phases in their relationship in nearly a quarter century, with political mistrust, stalled trade talks, and

WASHINGTON, DC -India's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, hosted a bipartisan group of US Senators and engaged in productive discussions about the bilateral partnership, covering areas such as energy, defense and trade. The group of US Senators included Republicans

India-West News Desk KOLKATA - External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has underscored how the United States has sharply altered the way it deals with the world, saying Washington has set “radically new terms of engagement” by choosing to negotiate with nations

NEW DELHI- The US Embassy in India on November 27 thanked the Central Bureau of Investigation after it dismantled an illegal call center targeting US nationals and arrested a key operative in the transnational cybercrime network. The Embassy stated that agencies

WASHINGTON, DC - New Delhi and Washington are deepening their joint push against synthetic drugs, with officials and analysts pointing to growing cooperation as a key factor in disrupting transnational trafficking networks and curbing the spread of dangerous opioids. A report

JOHANNESBURG- Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg on November 23, in which he noted that India has set a target of $50 billion

WASHINGTON, DC - India’s Ambassador to the United States Vinay Kwatra met a host of Republican Congress leaders and trade-focused committee chairs, promoting India-US commercial partnership. On November 20 he held discussions with Vern Buchanan, the Vice Chairman of the House

NEW DELHI/WASHINGTON, D.C.- The United States on November 20 expressed its appreciation for the ongoing partnership with Indian security agencies in dismantling terror-linked networks and ensuring criminals are held accountable. The US Embassy in India stated, "We appreciate our ongoing partnership with India’s

WASHINGTON, DC - The Trump administration on November 19 cleared roughly $93 million in military sales to India, underscoring the growing defense ties between the two countries. The State Department approved the sale of Javelin anti-tank missile systems and related equipment

WASHINGTON, DC-India stands as the sole South Asian nation with consistent US congressional support amid mounting strains on global institutions caused by geopolitical polarization, a report highlighted on November 19. The report added that this endorsement enhances New Delhi’s diplomatic leverage at

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC — Representative Ami Bera (D-CA) on November 17, alongside Joe Wilson (R-SC), introduced a bipartisan resolution underscoring the strategic weight of the India–US partnership and its importance to regional stability and shared democratic priorities. The measure drew

WASHINGTON, D.C.-Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi visited the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Daniel Inouye. During the visit, he was briefed on the destroyer's modifications, multi-mission versatility, and advanced maritime surveillance systems. Tripathi also toured Joint Base Pearl Harbor–Hickam and

TORONTO- External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar held significant bilateral meetings with his Canadian and US counterparts, Anita Anand and Marco Rubio, respectively, on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Niagara, Canada. India is participating in the two-day

Photo: White House YouTube WASHINGTON, D.C.- US President Donald Trump stated that the United States is "pretty close" to signing a trade agreement with India. The President made the remarks during the swearing-in ceremony of Sergio Gor, the next US ambassador to India. “We are

WASHINGTON, DC-A senior State Department official said that the Trump administration remains committed to working closely with its Quad partners and such cooperation will continue in the future. Casey Mace, US Senior Official to the Asia-Pacific Economic Forum (APEC), on November 6, termed the collaboration among

WASHINGTON, DC - The US Department of Labor (DOL) has launched at least 175 investigations into potential abuses within the H-1B visa program, as part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to crack down on the foreign worker

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump suggested that India has effectively stopped purchasing oil from Russia, a move that appears to align with U.S. pressure even though New Delhi has not publicly acknowledged such a shift. Speaking at a

WASHINGTON, DC -India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, hosted Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Paul Kapur at his residence in Washington. The State Department Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs posted on

HONOLULU, HI- Senior military leaders of India and the United States are holding "productive discussions" focusing on strengthening bilateral defense engagements, enhancing interoperability, and promoting a free, open and secure Indo-Pacific region, during the two-day India–US Military Cooperation Group (MCG) meeting which got underway at Hawaii, earlier

KUALA LUMPUR -Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on October 31 met US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in Kuala Lumpur, where the two leaders signed a 10-year ‘Framework for the US-India Major Defense Partnership.’ The bilateral engagement was held on the sidelines of the 12th

Photo:maritimeoptima.com India-West News Desk NEW DELHI — A Russian oil tanker bound for India has abruptly reversed course in the Baltic Sea, underscoring the widening disruption to Moscow’s crude exports after fresh sanctions by the Trump administration on energy giants Rosneft and

KUALA LUMPUR- Ministry of External Affairs' Secretary P Kumaran met US Assistant Secretary, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, S Paul Kapur, in Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur on October 27 as both sides exchanged views on India-US relations. The meeting between Kumaran and Kapur

India-West News Desk MUMBAI – Reliance Industries, India’s largest private refiner, has sharply increased its crude oil purchases from the Middle East as global sanctions tighten around Russian energy exports and Western political pressure mounts. The company has reportedly bought at

WASHINGTON, D.C.-Former diplomat Nicholas Burns said that the Quad grouping is a way to "cement our relationship" with India and keep the country "closely knit" with Washington on security affairs. Speaking at an event at the Atlantic Council on October 21, Burns, who is a former

Photo: Screenshot White House Feed WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a Diwali celebration at the White House, attended by a small group of about two dozen guests, including senior officials, diplomats, and business leaders from the Indian American community. Seated at his

NEW DELHI - India has rejected claims made by President Donald Trump of having a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Trump on October 16 had claimed that, during a telephonic conversation, Modi had "assured" him that India won't be

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI — India reaffirmed on October 16 its oil import decisions are guided  by national interest and consumer welfare, responding to  President Donald Trump’s assertion  that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him that India would halt

WASHINGTON, DC - US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on October 14 that Washington expects support from its allies and friends, including India, over its attempt to counter China’s latest export controls on rare earths. In an interview with Fox News, Bessent characterized the

NEW YORK, NY — Around 90 members of the Indian American community gathered in New York for an interactive session with a visiting Indian parliamentary delegation led by BJP MP P.P. Chaudhary. The lawmakers praised the diaspora for its vital

NEW DELHI – US Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on October 11, marking the start of his first official visit to India since being confirmed by the US Senate on October 7. During the