US Vice President JD Vance Arrives in India Amid Looming Tariff Threat
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US Vice President JD Vance visits India to boost trade ties, avoid tariffs, and strengthen the US-India strategic partnership.
India-US Visa Policies: Trump Expels Us, Modi Funds Him—Where Does India Stand?
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As India-US visa policies tighten, Indian students face record rejections, yet India remains a top buyer of U.S. defense equipment.
Modi’s U.S. Visit Underscores India’s Waning Global Clout

Modi’s U.S. visit sparks concerns over India’s economic dependence, waning global influence, and regional vulnerabilities.
Modi Travels To U.S.: Strengthening India-U.S. Relations In Trump’s Second Term
Modi’s US visit aims to shape India-US relations under Trump’s second term, focusing on trade, defense, and key challenges.
Modi’s Trump 2.0 Visit Amid Tariffs, Deportees and China Tensions
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Modi’s visit to the U.S. under Trump 2.0 navigates tariffs, immigration, and Indo-Pacific strategy in a high-stakes reset.
Modi and Trump Hold First Phone Call Since US Inauguration
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Indian PM Modi and US President Trump discuss strengthening ties, trade, and global peace in their first phone call post-inauguration.
Trump 2.0 and India-US Relations: What To Expect
Trump 2.0 will be a mixed bag for India. While his policies may create hurdles, they also compel India to rethink strategic priorities.
Trump Tariffs and BRICS: A Looming Trade Standoff
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The return of Trump fuels trade tensions with tariffs on BRICS nations, challenging global economics and de-dollarization efforts.