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White House bans AP from accessing Oval Office, Air Force One

The news agency was singled out by the White House earlier this week over its use of the words: "Gulf of Mexico."

2025-02-14T22:55:58.639707+00:00 IST

PM Modi, President Trump boost bilateral ties

India and the US bolstered their ties during two-day visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a series of initiatives across domains including 'Mission 500', major defence partnership and decisions concerning energy trade and civil nuclear cooperation.

2025-02-14T19:52:28.572151+00:00 IST

"Look forward to strengthening India-US..": US Intelligence Chief

Tulsi Gabbard said on Friday (local time) that it was "honour" to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the US and she looked forward to strengthening friendship between two nations.

2025-02-14T19:42:48.572133+00:00 IST

PM Modi, Trump note contribution of Indian students to US economy

Noting that more than 3,00,000 strong Indian student community contributes over USD 8 billion annually to the US economy and has helped create a number of direct and indirect jobs, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump have expressed their commitment to streamlining avenues for legal mobility of students and professionals, and facilitating short-term tourist and business travel.

2025-02-14T18:54:52.971817+00:00 IST

MoS Savitri Thakur meets Jamaican delegation in New York

A high-level bilateral discussion took place in New York after the 63rd session of the Commission for Social Development meeting between the Indian delegation headed by Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur and the Jamaican team, led by Dione Jennings, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security. The meeting sought to explore collaboration in digitization and the use of technology to enhance social protection systems, as per an official statement by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.

2025-02-14T14:32:47.335772+00:00 IST

US to become key supplier of crude oil and gas to India

Following a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, the two leaders strengthened their energy security partnership and stressed the growing collaboration between India and the United States, said MEA in its official statement.

2025-02-14T14:01:03.218848+00:00 IST

India, US slam cross-border terrorism

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India and the United States have stood firmly together in the fight against terrorism and agree that concerted action is necessary to tackle cross-border terrorism.

2025-02-14T12:28:13.134796+00:00 IST

India-US space, tech ties touch new heights after Modi-Trump meet

India and the US launched major initiatives following a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump at the White House, focusing on advancing cooperation in emerging technologies, AI, and civil space.

2025-02-14T11:54:51.400469+00:00 IST

Vikram Misri rules out US potentially mediating between India, US

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has reaffirmed India's commitment to resolving its issues with China through bilateral dialogue, dismissing the need for external mediation.

2025-02-14T10:20:20.149549+00:00 IST

Prez Trump gifts PM Modi personalised book "Our Journey Together"

Meanwhile, Al Mason, a New York-based entrepreneur and advisor on geopolitics, praised the strong bond between the two leaders, likening them to a "university of politics" that other world leaders could learn from.

2025-02-14T09:29:25.717853+00:00 IST

CCP-linked CEO in US defence supply chain sparks national securit

An immigrant with close connections to Chinese Communist Party (CCP) intelligence and influence organisations owns a defence contractor that provides parts for US military aircraft and counsels the US government on supply chain security, according to a Daily Caller News Foundation (DCNF) report.

2025-02-14T07:30:11.254378+00:00 IST

"PM Modi was thoughtful, deeply knowledgeable": Vivek Ramaswamy

Indian-origin entrepreneur and Republican leader Vivek Ramaswamy on Friday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi following their meeting at the Blair House in Washington DC, calling the PM 'thoughtful' and 'deeply knowledgeable' on a wide range of issues.

2025-02-14T07:14:23.593234+00:00 IST

PM Modi shared his concerns over B'desh situation with Trump: FS

"...We hope that the situation in Bangladesh will also move forward in a direction where we can pursue relations in a constructive and stable way with them. But there are concerns about that situation. And the Prime Minister shared those views with President Trump," the Foreign Secretary said.

2025-02-14T07:07:19.927607+00:00 IST

India, US to sign 10-year framework for 'Major Defence Partnershi

India and the US are set to sign a new 10-year framework for the "US-India Major Defence Partnership in the 21st Century," aimed at strengthening defence ties between the two countries, according to a joint statement released following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent meeting with US President Donald Trump.

2025-02-14T05:47:32.830252+00:00 IST

Trump showers praises, warm gestures during PM Modi's US visit

Upon PM Modi's arrival at the White House on Thursday (local time), President Trump greeted him with a warm hug, setting the tone for their meeting.

2025-02-14T05:26:17.037775+00:00 IST

What Trump said about PM Modi during US visit

Welcoming PM Modi with a warm hug at the White House, Trump said, "We missed you a lot." He also wrote a heartfelt message in his book Our Journey Together, calling PM Modi "great."

2025-02-14T05:01:57.617668+00:00 IST

India, US commit to tackling illegal immigration...: Foreign Secy

Addressing a press briefing on Thursday (local time), Misri said that both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to streamlining legal mobility avenues for students, professionals, and short-term visitors, while also agreeing to "aggressively" address illegal immigration and human trafficking.

2025-02-14T04:24:20.093969+00:00 IST

PM Modi emplanes for India after “productive” US visit

Sharing a post on X, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal wrote, "PM @narendramodi emplanes for New Delhi after successfully concluding a productive & substantive visit to USA."

2025-02-14T03:41:11.458593+00:00 IST

"India-US aim to double trade to $500 billion by 2030

Following the bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri provided a detailed overview of the key initiatives launched during the visit and said that the leaders launched Mission-500 in the sector of trade and investment, aimed at more than doubling two-way trade to USD 500 billion by 2030.

2025-02-14T03:40:35.812150+00:00 IST

MAGA plus MIGA becomes “MEGA partnership for prosperity”: PM Modi

"President Trump often talks about MAGA. In India, we are working towards a Viksit Bharat, which in American context translates into MIGA. And together, the India-USA have a MEGA partnership for prosperity!" PM Modi said.

2025-02-14T03:36:36.527979+00:00 IST

PM Modi, US President discuss ways to strengthen partnership

During the meeting, PM Modi and Trump discussed various issues, including trade, defence, technology, energy, security, and people-to-people ties. They also exchanged views on regional and international developments of mutual interest.

2025-02-14T02:45:30.937872+00:00 IST