On being asked about the recent remarks of US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard regarding Bangladesh, Bruce said that the US welcomed efforts by the interim government in reducing the instances of the said violence.
Gabbard expressed confidence that the partnership and friendship between the US and India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump will continue to grow and strengthen.
The Bangladesh interim government has expressed deep concern over US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's remarks on an "Islamist caliphate," stating that her comments are both "misleading and damaging" to the country's image and reputation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met United States' Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard in the national capital on Monday evening and presented her a vase containing jal (holy water) from the recently concluded Mahakumbh in Prayagraj.
Citing the February 2025 meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump, Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence of the United States, on Monday said there's no limit to where India and the US are looking to cooperate.
According to sources, India expressed its concerns and asked the US Director of National Intelligence to take strong action against the unlawful organisation.
In an interview with ANI, Gabbard spoke about her spiritual practice and mentioned that her personal relationship with God is the centre of her life. She also revealed her fondness for delicious "dal-makhani and fresh paneer."
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with the United States Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard in the national capital on Monday, during which they discussed key aspects of defence cooperation and intelligence sharing between the two nations.
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval held a meeting with Tulsi Gabbard, who is America's Director of National Intelligence here in New Delhi on Sunday.