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Trump, Musk do joint interview on media attempts to separate them President Musk headline not working
Washington DC, February 15: In an exclusive joint interview set to air on FOX News on February 18, US President Donald Trump has panned attempts by media of trying to create tension between him and the billionaire DOGE chief Elon Musk and said the efforts are not working.
Three Israeli hostages released in Gaza arrive in Israel
Jerusalem, Feb 15: Three Israeli hostages previously held by the Palestinian groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad were transferred to Israeli authorities and crossed the border into Israel on Saturday as part of an ongoing ceasefire exchange, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced.
Second batch of 119 illegal immigrants from US to reach India today
Amritsar, Feb 15: A second batch of 119 illegal immigrants from the US, comprising 67 Punjabis, will land at Amritsar's Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport on Saturday night in a special plane, officials said. Another flight of the deportees from the US is expected to reach here on February 16.
FPIs took out about Rs 1 lakh crore in last 1.5 months from Indian markets
Mumbai, February 15: Foreign investors have been aggressively selling Indian equities since the beginning of 2025, with total outflows now approaching the Rs 1 lakh crore mark.
Hamas to release three Israeli hostages today in exchange for Palestinian prisoners
Gaza, Feb 15: Hamas has confirmed that three Israeli hostages will be released on Saturday, in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held in Israel.
Donald Trump plans to announce auto tariffs on April 2
Washington, Feb 15: US President Donald Trump will announce tariffs on imported cars in early April in what could be a direct setback to the South Korean automotive industry.
US Army to no longer allow transgender people to enlist in military
Washington, DC, February 15: The US Army has announced that it will no longer allow transgender people to enlist in the military and will stop facilitating procedures related to gender transformation for service members.
Indian student community contributes over USD 8 billion annually to US economy, helps create jobs
Washington DC, February 15: Noting that more than 3,00,000 strong Indian student community contributes over USD 8 billion annually to the US economy and has helped create a number of direct and indirect jobs, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump have expressed their commitment to streamlining avenues for legal mobility of students and professionals, and facilitating short-term tourist and business travel.
PM Modi arrives in Delhi after concluding his visit to France, US
New Delhi, February 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Palam airport in Delhi on Friday after concluding his two-nation visit to France and the US.
Tharoor expresses happiness over PM Modi-Trump meet, says big concerns addressed
Bengaluru, Feb 14: Expressing happiness over the meeting of the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, Congress MP and author Shashi Tharoor said on Friday that it looks like big concerns are addressed.
US offering India top-of-the-line defence equipment, major defence partnerships will be signed: Former envoy Sandhu
New Delhi, February 14: Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Former Ambassador of India the US and BJP leader said on Friday that the US has agreed to sell sophisticated defence equipment to India.
Mission 500: Modi-Trump aim to boost bilateral trade to USD 500 billion by 2030, says Taranjit Singh Sandhu
New Delhi, February 14: Former Ambassador of India to the US and BJP leader Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Friday spoke about the importance of trade between India and the US, highlighting the discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump.
US to become key supplier of crude oil and gas to India as energy security ties strengthen
Washington DC, February 14: Following a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, the two leaders strengthened their energy security partnership and stressed the growing collaboration between India and the United States, said MEA in its official statement.
Recognition of India's diplomatic success on world stage a proud moment for all: Paranjpe
Mumbai, Feb 14: As US President Donald Trump announced that the US was willing to sell F-35 stealth fighter jets to India, Anand Paranjpe, a senior leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) led by Ajit Pawar on Friday expressed strong support for the move, calling it a significant step forward for India's ties with America.
Pakistan rattled and worried by terror reference in Joint Statement, increasing India-US defence ties
Islamabad/New Delhi, Feb 14: Rattled by specific reference to Pakistan in the India-US Joint Statement issued following the bilateral meeting held between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump in Washington, Islamabad on Friday cited its past counter-terrorism cooperation with the United States to express surprise over the development.
India, US ask Pakistan to ensure its territory not used for cross-border terrorist attacks
Washington DC February 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India and the United States have stood firmly together in the fight against terrorism and agree that concerted action is necessary to tackle cross-border terrorism.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri rules out potential mediation offer by US between India, China
Washington DC, February 14: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has reaffirmed India's commitment to resolving its issues with China through bilateral dialogue, dismissing the need for external mediation.
Big 'strategic' and 'diplomatic' success for India under PM Modi: Tarun Chugh on Tahawwur Rana's extradition
New Delhi, February 14: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Tarun Chugh on Friday said that the approval of the extradition by United States President Donald Trump of Tahwwur Rana, the 26/11 Mumbai attack accused, was a big strategic and diplomatic success for India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Hope relations with Bangladesh moves forward in constructive, stable way says Foreign Secretary Misri after Modi-Trump talks
Washington DC, February 14: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday (local time) said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had shared concerns over the recent developments in Bangladesh with Donald Trump during his meeting with the US President.
Mission 500: India, US set USD 500 billion trade target by 2030, launch strategic tech initiatives
Washington, DC, February 14: US President Donald Trump hosted Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an official working visit in Washington DC, on Thursday (local time). During the two-day visit, India and the United States set an ambitious goal to double bilateral trade to USD 500 billion by 2030.
India, US commit to tackling illegal immigration, human trafficking: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri
Washington DC, February 14: Following the bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri highlighted discussions on illegal immigration, strategic cooperation, and economic engagement between India and the United States.
India, US to sign 10-year framework for Major Defence Partnership,' review arms transfer regulations
New Delhi, February 14: India and the US are set to begin talks to sign this year a new 10-year defence framework that will run from 2025 to 2035 and is expected to be finalized later this year.
We missed you a lot: President Trump showers praises, extends warm gestures during PM Modi's US visit
Washington DC, February 14: US President Donald Trump displayed warmth and camaraderie towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to the United States, further strengthening the bond between the two leaders and deepening ties between the two nations.
He's a great leader... He is a special man: What President Trump said about PM Modi during US visit
Washington DC, February 14: During his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Donald Trump hailed him as a "great leader" and praised his remarkable work in India and his global recognition. Trump also praised PM Modi's negotiation skills, calling him a tougher and better negotiator than himself.
India-US agree to start negotiations on reciprocal tariff: Foreign Secy Misri
Washington, DC, February 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump have have agreed to start discussing trade and tariff-related issues, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said.
PM Modi's visit a landmark event in boosting India-US trade ties: Apex chambers
New Delhi, Feb 14: Apex business chamber Assocham and the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) on Friday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US as a landmark event in strengthening India-US trade and investment relations.
PM Modi emplanes for India after productive and substantive US visit
Washington DC, February 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on his return journey to New Delhi after successfully concluding a "productive and substantive" visit to the United States.
India, US aim to double bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030 with Mission-500: Foreign Secy Misri
Washington DC, February 14: Following the bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri provided a detailed overview of the key initiatives launched during the visit and said that the leaders launched Mission-500 in the sector of trade and investment, aimed at more than doubling two-way trade to USD 500 billion by 2030.
MAGA plus MIGA becomes a MEGA partnership for prosperity: PM Modi on strengthening India-US ties
Washington DC, February 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday drew a parallel between India's "Viksit Bharat" vision and the "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) slogan in the United States, coining the term "Make India Great Again" (MIGA).
We are being reciprocal with India, says Trump on tariffs
New Delhi, February 14: US President Donald Trump reiterated his stance on tariff reciprocity in the joint press conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, emphasizing that the United States will match tariffs imposed by other countries, including India, to ensure fair trade.
Two countries never discuss such individual issues...: PM Modi's retort to question on 'Adani case
Washington, DC, February 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a sharp retort to a question on whether the Adani Group case featured in the discussions between him and US President Donald Trump and said two prominent leaders of two countries never discuss such individual issues"
I welcome President Trump's initiatives to resolve Russia-Ukraine war, hope he succeeds soon: PM Modi
Washington DC, February 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the efforts made by US President Donald Trump towards resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict and reiterated India's position that the conflict should be resolved on the negotiating table.
India, US set USD 500 billion target for bilateral trade by 2030, says PM Modi
Washington, DC, February 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday (local time) that India and the US have set a USD 500 billion target for bilateral trade by 2023 and added that the teams of two nations will work together to finalise a mutually beneficial trade agreement.
Trump approves 26/11 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana's extradition to India
Washington DC, February 14: US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the extradition of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana to India and said he will face justice.
Learnt from President Trump...I also keep national interest of India at top of everything else: PM Modi in Washington DC
New Delhi, February 14: Lauding President Donald Trump's unwavering focus on the national interest of the United States, PM Modi said he too is committed to "keep the national interest of India at the top of everything else".
From F-35 fighter jets to doubling US-India trade: Key takeaways from Modi-Trump meet
New Delhi, Feb 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with US President Donald Trump in Washington DC on Friday and discussed deepening of India-US partnership across various segments while also affirming their faith in the atomic energy.
Trump welcomes PM Modi with hug at White House, says we missed you a lot
Washington, DC, February 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump shared a hug as the latter welcomed the former at the White House on Thursday (local time).
We will work with twice the speed...delighted to see you back in the White House, PM Modi tells President Trump
Washington DC, February 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi told US President Donald Trump on Thursday that he is delighted to see him back at the White House for a second term and expressed confidence that the two countries will continue to advance India-US strategic partnership with the "same bond, trust and excitement".
Honour to have PM Modi, he is great friend of mine for long time: US President Donald Trump
Washington, DC, February 14: US President Donald Trump has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been his "great friend" for a long time and stressed that it is "great honour" to have him at the White House.
US President Donald Trump hugs PM Modi while welcoming him at White House
Washington, DC, February 14: US President Donald Trump welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the West Wing lobby in the White House in Washington, DC on Thursday (local time). The two leaders shared a warm hug as they greeted each other.