Marco Rubio Calls India “Critical” Partner After Jaishankar Meeting

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

International

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said India is of “critical importance” to the United States following his meeting with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New York. He underlined India’s significance in areas such as trade, defence, energy, pharmaceuticals, and critical minerals.

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Haley Urges U.S. to Mend India Ties to Counter China

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2025

Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley has warned that weakening ties with India would be a “strategic disaster” for the United States. She urged the Trump administration to reset relations with New Delhi and treat India as a valued democratic partner instead of allowing friction to deepen. Concerns Over Tariff Policies Her […]

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US–Pakistan Ties Seen as Short-Term, Diplomat Says

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

Former diplomat Vikas Swarup has described the United States’ renewed engagement with Pakistan as a short-term, tactical arrangement driven more by financial interests than long-term strategic alignment. A Tactical Shift Swarup, a former High Commissioner to Canada, pointed to growing U.S.–Pakistan ties as predominantly motivated by the Trump and Witkoff

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U.S. Affirms India Remains a Strategic Partner

By BPN News Desk August 8, 2025

The United States has reaffirmed that India remains a vital strategic partner, even amid rising tensions over trade. The U.S. State Department emphasized its commitment to maintaining “full and frank dialogue” with India, focusing on resolving disagreements constructively. Trade Tensions Spark Dialogue Recent U.S. tariffs on Indian goods—linked to India’s continued