India, US Discuss Trade and Energy Cooperation

By BPN News Desk January 14, 2026

International

India and the United States held high-level talks focusing on trade, energy and strategic cooperation, as External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The conversation covered key economic and geopolitical issues as both sides look to strengthen

International

Modi, Trump Hold Warm Phone Call on Bilateral Ties

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a warm and engaging phone conversation to review the progress of the India–US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. Both leaders reiterated their commitment to strengthening cooperation across key sectors. Trade, Defence and Technology in Focus The discussion covered a wide range of areas, including

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US Lawmakers Warn Trump Tariffs Are Hurting India Ties

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

US lawmakers have cautioned that President Donald Trump’s tariff hikes and visa policy changes are putting strain on the India–US relationship, one of Washington’s most important strategic partnerships. The warnings came during a House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee hearing examining bilateral ties. Tariffs and Visa Fees Criticised Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove said the

International

US-Pakistan Army Ties Seen as Challenge for India-US Relations – Dhruva Jaishankar

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

Dhruva Jaishankar, Executive Director of ORF America and son of Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, told a US congressional panel that Washington’s engagement with Pakistan’s military remains a sensitive issue for New Delhi. He made the remarks during a hearing of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia. India Watches US–Pakistan […]

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India-US Trade Deal: Piyush Goyal Sees Positive Signs

By BPN News Desk November 19, 2025

Piyush Goyal, India’s Commerce and Industry Minister, said on Tuesday that talks for the bilateral trade pact between India and the United States are proceeding constructively, but stressed that a public announcement will only come when the agreement is “fair, equitable and balanced”. He reassured industry and business groups that there is no breakdown in […]