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India, US Share Strong Commitment to Fighting Terrorism: EAM Jaishankar

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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has reaffirmed that India and the United States share a strong commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. Speaking at the celebrations marking the 250th Independence Day of the United States in New Delhi, Dr Jaishankar stressed that both countries firmly believe in maintaining zero tolerance towards terrorism, making counter-terrorism cooperation a key pillar of bilateral ties. He highlighted that India and the US also have shared interests in reducing risks in the global economy and expanding strategic choices for the world. According to him, the growing convergence between the two nations has strengthened their partnership across several sectors. Referring to the recent visit of US Secretary of State and NSA Marco Rubio, Dr Jaishankar said the visit underlines the increasing importance of India-US relations in the current global landscape. He further noted that last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump laid out a roadmap to further deepen the long-standing partnership between the two countries. Source: News on AIR

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India–US Trade Ties Strengthen as Tariffs on Made in India Goods Cut to 18%

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a major boost to India–US trade relations, revealing that Made in India products will now attract a reduced US tariff of 18%. The announcement came after a conversation with US President Donald Trump, which the Prime Minister described as positive and forward-looking. In a social media post, PM Modi said that cooperation between two of the world’s largest economies and biggest democracies delivers tangible benefits to people and unlocks vast opportunities for mutually beneficial growth. US President Donald Trump also underscored the deepening partnership, stating that the relationship between the United States and India will become even stronger in the days ahead. He confirmed that the two countries have agreed to a trade deal under which the US will lower its reciprocal tariff on Indian goods from 25% to 18%. President Trump praised Prime Minister Modi as a trusted friend and a strong, respected leader, adding that their partnership reflects a shared commitment to decisive action. Source: Newsonair

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India, US Set to Sign New 10-Year Defence Agreement by Year-End

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India and the United States are on track to formalize a fresh 10-year Defence Framework Agreement by the end of 2025, marking a new chapter in their strategic military partnership. The announcement was confirmed by US Senior Defence Spokesperson Colonel Chris Devine following a high-level phone conversation between US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth and India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. According to a Pentagon release, the two leaders agreed to finalize and sign the updated framework during their scheduled meeting later this year. The agreement aims to deepen defence collaboration, enhance joint operational capabilities, and promote greater defence industrial cooperation. Taking to social media platform X, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed optimism about the discussion, stating: “Glad to speak with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth today. We had an excellent exchange on advancing India-US defence cooperation and capacity building. I thanked the US for its consistent support in India’s fight against terrorism and look forward to meeting him soon.” Secretary Hegseth reiterated the United States’ commitment to strengthening defence ties with India, recognizing it as a pivotal partner in the South Asian region. Both leaders took stock of the progress made since the February 2025 Joint Statement issued by President Trump and Prime Minister Modi, which laid out key defence goals. As per the Pentagon, the conversation also covered several strategic points: upcoming major US defence sales to India, the need for tighter defence industry collaboration, and enhancing joint military capabilities. India’s Ministry of Defence, in a separate statement, confirmed that the dialogue spanned a broad spectrum of topics, including long-term defence cooperation, personnel training, and expanded military exchanges. The discussions also touched on increasing joint exercises, interoperability between armed forces, logistical cooperation, and strengthening global partnerships with other like-minded nations. Both countries emphasized accelerating momentum in these areas to elevate their bilateral defence relationship to new heights in the coming decade. Source: ANI

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