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Fri, Feb 9, 2018
Trump, Modi discuss situation in Maldives over phone

The White House said the two leaders also pledged to continue working...

Mon, Nov 13, 2017
Indo-US relations can rise beyond bilateral ties: Modi to Trump

Modi assured Trump that India will try to 'live up to the expectations' of...

Fri, Jun 30, 2017
'The first hint Trump will be tough on Pakistan'

'In the past the US has been reluctant to name Pakistan directly in an...

Modi played his cards well in Washington

'This is the first time that the Americans have agreed to refer to...

Modi's paisa vasool US trip

'Embracing comes naturally to us; we embrace everything and everyone, but it...

Wed, Jun 28, 2017
PM Modi arrives in Delhi following 3-nation tour

Modi, upon arrival, was received by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.

'Modi, Trump meet showed Indo-Us ties will be substantially closer'

The camaraderie between Modi and Trump was on full display as the two leaders...

Modi Sarkar and the scary silence of India Inc

Talking corporate heads are a barometer of the business community's...

Tue, Jun 27, 2017
In Netherlands, Modi hails Indian women power in address to diaspora

In his hour-long speech, Modi mostly focussed on his government's efforts...

India a land of opportunities: Modi tells Dutch CEOs

India has made 7,000 reforms for attracting foreign direct investment in...

US clears sale of Guardian drones to India

In a late night statement, the White House said completion of these sales...

What the India-US joint statement says

Here is the full text of the joint statement issued by India and the US.

PM Modi visits Netherlands, meets PM Mark Rutte

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that the Netherlands is a...

Modi clinches deal with Bezos, Amazon will invest more in India

Terrific meeting with Narendra Modi. Always impressed, energised by optimism...

'I'd give the Modi-Trump summit 10/10'

'We're going to see a defence relationship that really takes off -- now that...

EB-5 visas best bet for Indians: US attorney

Under the EB-5 Investment Visa programme, an applicant receives a conditional...

India, US vow to strengthen economic ties, resolve differences

There was a discussion on trade matters, market access, regulatory issues and...

Vote: Modi's Obama hug vs Modi's Trump hug

Which worked better?

PHOTOS: Trump hosts dinner for Modi

This was the first dinner hosted for a foreign dignitary at the White House...

Modi and Trump: Of hugs and handshakes

The camaraderie between two leaders was on full display when they meet at the...

5 takeways from Modi's US visit

'China was the elephant in the Oval Office and Trump would have sensed that...

Pakistan, Jaish, LeT, D-Company discussed: Jaishankar

In a joint statement released after talks between Prime Minister Narendra...

The missing topic in Modi-Trump talks: H-1B visas

The H-1B issue specifically did not figure in the talks, with Foreign...

Without taking names India, US call for freedom of navigation

The India-US joint statement said as responsible stewards in the Indo-Pacific...

Job creation: Time is running out for Modi

Three years after the prime minister's election promise that his government...

Pakistan must stop backing terrorists: Modi, Trump

'Fighting terrorism and doing away with the safe shelters, sanctuaries, and...

Fighting terrorism topmost priority: PM in joint statement

We will destroy radical Islamic terrorism, Donald Trump declares after...

PHOTOS: Trump, Melania welcome Modi at White House

The prime minister thanked Trump for the welcome.

Mon, Jun 26, 2017
Tillerson, Mattis call on Modi ahead of meet with Trump

The issues that figured prominently in these discussions included terrorism,...

US designates Hizbul chief as global terrorist

As a consequence of this designation, US citizens are generally prohibited...

Trump, First Lady to welcome Modi at the White House

Modi and Trump will meet at 1.20 am (IST) following which they will have...

Sun, Jun 25, 2017
Modi urges American CEOs to invest in India, says GST a game changer

India's growth presents a win-win partnership for the country and the US, and...

Hope PM addresses the concerns of India Inc: Kiran Mazumdar

India was a very important strategic partner of the US, she said.

Modi-Trump meet: Civil nuclear deal to figure; no pact on reactors

A pact between the NPCIL and Westinghouse to build six power reactors in...

Modi-Trump Summit: 'The buzzword is going to be continuity'

Aziz Haniffa, who has covered every Indian Prime Minister's visit to the US...

Sat, Jun 24, 2017
Modi-Trump meet: Why I have low expectations

Here's why Rajeev Srinivasan believes there will be nothing particularly...

Modi-Trump meet: Why the lack of euphoria is good news

We see none of the euphoric build-up customary to India's encounter with US...

Modi-Trump Summit: There is plenty of scope, but...

'... For the India-US relationship to continue its positive trajectory, it...

Fri, Jun 23, 2017
Aim to build 'forward-looking vision': Modi ahead of US visit

Modi said he looked forward to the opportunity to have an in-depth exchange...

Ahead of PM's visit, bill tabled in US to revoke Pak's ally status

Introduced by Republican Congressman Ted Poe and Democratic lawmaker Rick...

Modi's road to Trump's heart

With Donald Trump the appeal has to be to his business instincts in which his...

Thu, Jun 22, 2017
The Modi hug vs the Trump handshake

If the US President is the master of awkward handshakes, the Indian Prime...

Modi-Trump Summit: Truly historic step is unlikely

At no other time has a single meeting of the leaders of two democracies been...

Wed, Jun 21, 2017
Modi-Trump meet: Who will say what?

'Even in this age of self-willed and authoritarian leaders and spontaneous...

Tue, Jun 13, 2017
Trump is 'looking forward' to meeting Modi, says White House

WH said they are expected to set forth a vision that will expand the...

Mon, Jun 12, 2017
PM Modi, Trump to have first meeting on June 26

Announcing the visit from June 25, the external affairs ministry on Monday...

Fri, Jun 9, 2017
How much will India count with Trump?

His view will be shaped by his perception of US world interests and India's...

Modi to meet Trump in Washington this month

Modi is expected to travel to Washington at the invitation of US President...

Fri, May 26, 2017
Wooing Trump: Can Modi do it?

'The success or otherwise of Modi's foreign policy will largely depend on the...

Mon, May 22, 2017
What Trump can learn from Modi

'Modi has also made mistakes and overpromised.' 'However, his cautious and...

Thu, Mar 30, 2017
Modi wants Trump to deliver on US visit

Delhi doesn't want Modi to invest his substantial political capital to help...

Wed, Jan 25, 2017
Trump calls India a 'true friend'; swaps invites with Modi during phone call

The two leaders discussed opportunities to strengthen the partnership between...

Thu, Jan 5, 2017
The 'manufacturing nationalism' of Modi and Trump

Both have made factory jobs the centre of their economic agendas. Kanika...

Tue, Jun 7, 2016
India-US relations: The elephant in the room

The greatest challenge before India is how to strike a fine balance of its...