Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a crucial meeting, focusing on trade, defense, visas, and other bilateral issues to strengthen ties.
To prioritize the American graduates, the Trump administration has increased the annual fee of H-1B visa fees to 1 lakh dollars. The decision will largely affect the Indians, as they are the largest beneficiary of the scheme. Major tech companies are yet to respond.
Amid tariff tensions between India and the USA, the Trump administration has sent some of his senior officials for a truce with India by having talks over trade deals.
US Ambassador nominee Sergio Gor emphasizes strengthening India-US ties, distancing India from China, and finalizing a trade deal. He calls India a strategic partner and key to regional stability.
India and the US accelerate trade negotiations as high-level delegations plan visits. Defense agreements, including aircraft and engine deals, further strengthen bilateral ties and mutual cooperation.
Ukraine’s President Zelensky supports US tariffs on India for buying Russian oil. The move deepens global divides as India defends its energy policy amid rising geopolitical friction.
Trump’s upcoming South Korea visit for the APEC summit could include key meetings with Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un, amid rising US-China tensions and shifting global alliances.
Despite recent tariff tensions straining trade ties, US President Trump hails PM Modi as a good friend. Modi appreciates Trump’s positive remarks, highlighting strong strategic, defense, and global cooperation between India and America.
U.S. President Donald Trump recently made a significant statement regarding the relations between India, Russia, and China. He said that the U.S. has lost India and Russia to China’s influence, expressing disappointment over India’s continued purchase of oil from Russia despite Western sanctions.
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