NEW DELHI: Amid increasing fears of US isolationism under President Trump, visiting Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said Tuesday that the president’s America First policy should not be misunderstood as “America alone”. Addressing the Raisina Dialogue, she said America First is similar to PM Modi’s commitment to India First.“This is the expectation of any…
Newly appointed US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Monday revealed the profound impact of the Bhagavad Gita on her life and career. Gabbard, who has been a long-time admirer of the ancient Hindu text, emphasised how Lord Krishna’s teachings to Arjuna have been a source of strength and guidance for her, whether in…
File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump has announced that his administration will “soon” impose reciprocal tariffs on countries like India and China. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of commerce secretary Howard Lutnick on Friday, Trump reiterated that the US would mirror the tariff policies of its trading partners,…
NEW DELHI: A planeload of 119 illegal Indian immigrants from the US landed in Amritsar on Saturday making it the second deportation flight this year. This is one of the two flights of deportees expected to land in the country this weekend, news agency PTI reported, quoting official sources.It comes a day after PM Modi…
TOI correspondent from Washington: For perennial, knee-jerk critics of Prime Minister Modi, his visit to Washington DC was a disaster: The US President did not turn up to greet him when he arrived at the White House; Trump snubbed him by doubling down on reciprocal tariffs at a joint press conference; Elon Musk insulted him…
President Donald Trump meets with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Oval Office of the White House, in Washington. (AP/PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s handling of trade negotiations with former US President Donald Trump is being hailed as a “masterclass” by CNN, after the two leaders secured key agreements despite escalating tariff tensions. Modi,…
Before Modi could respond, Trump chuckled and took the question himself. During a joint press conference between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former US President Donald Trump, an American journalist fired a pointed question at Modi, contrasting Trump’s leadership with what he called “Biden’s incompetence and weakness” over the last four years.Before Modi could respond,…
US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo/NYT News Service) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday concluded his two-day visit to the US following his bilateral meeting with President Donald Trump.The discussions between the leaders encompassed various aspects of US-India ties, including trade, energy, and defence cooperation. PM Modi was amongst…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump met at the White House on Friday, where they greeted each other with handshake and hug.While welcoming PM Modi, Trump said, “We missed you, we missed you a lot.” Modi responded, “It’s great to see you again.” Trump introduced Modi to US officials, including…
S. Paul Kapur, who previously worked on US-India relations, has been nominated by the Trump administration to lead the South Asia bureau at the State Department, which manages diplomatic ties with India and the region. A statement from Vice President J.D. Vance’s office announced the nomination: “Paul Kapur, of California, to be Assistant Secretary of…
