US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit India this month, with US envoy Sergio Gor praising the relationship as strong and rapidly growing. Gor said Rubio’s trip will include a ministerial-level Quad meeting, and hinted that the visit is likely to feature major announcements aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation between the US and India.
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor says Indian companies are committing a record USD 20.5 billion to the American economy, framed as a turning point for bilateral trade. At the SelectUSA summit, 12 firms announced deals right away, spanning sectors from healthcare to high-end technology, under President Donald Trump’s push for investment and partnerships.
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Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi wrapped up a high-stakes Pentagon visit where he met top US military officials. The talks focused on strengthening India-US defense cooperation, exploring new ways to enhance capabilities, and coordinating more effectively for future joint operations. The meetings signal efforts to deepen interoperability and align strategic planning between the two militaries.
India is reportedly seeking fair access to Anthropic’s Mythos AI model through discussions with the US administration. The government wants Indian companies to use advanced AI for faster vulnerability detection while focusing on protecting critical infrastructure such as power grids and banking systems. Officials say equitable access is key as these models can identify weaknesses quickly.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs has sharply criticized US President Donald Trump after he used an “hellhole” remark about India. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the comment was “obviously uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste,” adding that India noted both the initial remark and the later US statement.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs reacted cautiously after US President Donald Trump reshared a conservative radio host’s post disparaging India and China as “hellholes.” The repost criticized US birthright citizenship, alleging it creates “anchor babies” who later sponsor relatives and enable chain migration—phrased as coming “from China, India, or some other hell-hole.”
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India’s ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, says economic growth and prosperity are the main engines behind India’s transformation. He cites sustained 7 percent-plus GDP growth, governance reforms, and infrastructure expansion—including digital progress—while warning about a widening global “control regime” that could affect countries’ autonomy and development priorities.
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