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PM Modi arrives in US for two-day visit

This will be PM Modi's first visit to the United States after Donald Trump assumed office for the second term.

2025-02-12T23:36:08.193541+00:00 IST

Both India, US realise China is "biggest threat" in Indo-Pacific

He was speaking ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with US President Donald Trump in the US. He pointed out that India and the US differ regarding the focus area, as for India the focus is in its border, while for the US, it is in the Indo-Pacific region.

2025-02-12T23:34:43.937548+00:00 IST

Indian diaspora gather outside Blair House to welcome PM Modi

People carrying flags of India and the US and posters which said "America welcomes Narendra Modi" expressed excitement over PM Modi's visit to the US.

2025-02-12T22:50:32.076519+00:00 IST

PM Modi to stay in Washington's Blair House

Located at 1651 Pennsylvania Avenue, directly across the street from the White House, this historic home is no ordinary guest house.

2025-02-12T22:06:41.046691+00:00 IST

Blair House decked up with Indian flag before PM Modi's arrival

Blair House has been decked up with Indian flag as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to arrive in Washington, DC for a two-day visit to the US.

2025-02-12T21:43:09.951981+00:00 IST

Trump, Zelenskyy discuss meeting set to be held in Munich

Leavitt said that the calls between Zelenskyy and Trump were "very positive" and expressed the US government's commitment to a "peace deal" and ending the war between Russia and Ukraine.

2025-02-12T20:57:44.902251+00:00 IST

Trump signed proclamations to close existing...: White House

While addressing a press briefing on Wednesday (local time), Leavitt noted that Trump continues to take bold action to protect steel and aluminium industries of the US.

2025-02-12T20:29:27.859923+00:00 IST

Very excited about PM Modi...: Xcoal Energy and Resources CEO 

In an interview with ANI, Thrasher expressed optimism about opportunities for US companies in the energy and natural resources sectors to deal with and have commercial relationships with Indian companies.

2025-02-12T20:28:08.591924+00:00 IST

PM Modi likely to meet Musk, Starlink to be discussed: Report

Musk is likely to hold a meeting with PM Modi and the Indian government expects these could include Starlink's plans to start satellite broadband services in India, Reuters reported citing two sources, who did not want to be named as the plans are private.

2025-02-12T19:51:43.221567+00:00 IST

Trump says Putin agrees to negotiate Ukraine war immediately

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) held a telephone conversation with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and revealed that he had a productive phone call with him, where they agreed to kick-start negotiations aimed at ending the conflict in Ukraine immediately.

2025-02-12T18:47:35.442781+00:00 IST

US Senate confirms Gabbard as National Intelligence Director

The vote was 52-48 mostly along party lines, though Republican Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky joined Democrats in opposing the confirmation, as per CNN.

2025-02-12T17:21:48.170280+00:00 IST

Marc Fogel returns home after over 3 years in Russian detention

Fogel, draped in an American flag, arrived at the White House and was greeted by US President Donald Trump, who expressed that it was "an honour to have played a small role" in securing his freedom.

2025-02-12T07:39:39.925964+00:00 IST

Musk slams judge's decision on gender ideology web pages

After a federal judge ordered the restoration of web pages removed under President Trump's executive order on gender ideology, US Senator from Utah Mike Lee criticised the decision, calling it an "unprecedented assault on legitimate presidential authority" and labelling it "absurd" for judges to dictate which government web pages should exist. Elon Musk responded to the senator's tweet, calling the development "truly absurd."

2025-02-12T04:31:00.644942+00:00 IST

Elon Musk, son ‘X’ join President Donald Trump in Oval Office

Elon Musk, accompanied by his four-year-old son X, appeared in the Oval Office alongside President Donald Trump. In the Oval Office, President Trump signed an executive order instructing federal agencies to collaborate with the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to reduce staff and limit new hires, CNN reported.

2025-02-12T03:33:27.166181+00:00 IST

Greek Defence Minister calls for India's presence in Red Sea

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United States, Greece's Defence Minister, Nikos Dendias highlighted India's evolving role as a major global power and emphasised Greece's desire to see India play a more prominent role in key international regions, including the Mediterranean and the Red Sea.

2025-02-12T02:48:00.677593+00:00 IST

US Congressman Shri Thanedar calls tariffs 'big issue' ahead of Modi-Trump meeting

Indian-American US Congressman Shri Thanedar has highlighted tariffs as a "big" issue ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with US President Donald Trump, stating that trade, bilateral ties, and immigration are among the key topics that need to be addressed.

2025-02-12T01:28:10.769165+00:00 IST

"AUKUS does not include India...would love to see it expand"

McCormick spoke about India's growing importance as a strategic ally, discussing trade, global issues, and the potential expansion of the AUKUS pact - a trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

2025-02-12T01:13:18.959896+00:00 IST

USISPF chief calls PM Modi-Trump meeting 'fantastic oppportunity'

Aghi also noted that while President Trump seeks to "drive change" domestically and internationally, India aims for increased investments and access to cutting-edge technology from the US.

2025-02-11T23:11:01.575464+00:00 IST

Dhruva Jaishankar highlights key expectations for PM's US visit

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to the United States, Dhruva Jaishankar, Executive Director of the Observer Research Foundation America on Tuesday (local time) suggested that an agreement might be reached, where both sides agree on a set of tariffs and arrangements to prevent a tit-for-tat trade dispute.

2025-02-11T22:21:59.770530+00:00 IST

"China is the factor that brought this strategic partnership"

Kugelman further said that China would surely feature in the discussion between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump.

2025-02-11T21:41:44.026074+00:00 IST

Ukraine "may be Russian someday”: Donald Trump

The comments were made ahead of a meeting between Trump's Vice President, JD Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, scheduled for this week.

2025-02-11T21:13:15.186415+00:00 IST