New York: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described India as a “critical partner” for the United States after meeting External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday during the UN General Assembly session. According to the US State Department, Rubio appreciated India’s continued engagement on key areas including trade, defense, energy, pharmaceuticals, and critical minerals....
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held delegation-level talks with his Fijian counterpart Sitiveni Rabuka at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Monday, reaffirming the deep historical and cultural ties between India and Fiji. PM Modi lauded the shared heritage, particularly the contribution of over 60,000 Girmitiyas—Indian indentured laborers—who migrated to Fiji in the 19th century and...
Former US Ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, has issued a strong criticism of President Donald Trump’s plan to impose high tariffs on Indian exports, cautioning that such a decision could jeopardize the US-India relationship at a pivotal moment. She advised Trump against allowing an ‘adversary’ like China to benefit while damaging ties with...