Tucker Carlson opined that America’s arm-twisting and pressure tactics are outdated in a world where India, China, and Russia operate as poles of power and not junior partners.
The Modi govt has been taking proactive measures, including trader negotiations, tariff relaxations, diversification and sectoral analysis to mitigate the negative impact of the US reciprocal tariffs.
Taking to X, Senator Marco Rubio informed about introducing the bill “U.S.-India Defense Cooperation Act” and wrote, “In order to strengthen our partnership with India, it’s essential we increase our strategic relationship w/ New Delhi. Introduced a bill to best support India as they continue to face aggression from Communist China.”
PM Modi reiterated the importance of democracy as he said, "Together, we shall demonstrate that democracies matter and democracies deliver. I count on your continued support to the India-US partnership."
In a joint statement, PM Modi and President Biden said that the partnership between the two countries will advance the aspirations of the people for “a bright and prosperous future grounded in respect for human rights, and shared principles of democracy, freedom, and the rule of law.”
The Indian and US government highlighted the threats posed by radical Islamist terror outfits such as ISIS/Daesh, Lashkar e-Tayyiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), al-Qa’ida, Hizb-ul Mujahideen etc and also reiterated the need for 'concerted action' against the said terror organisations.
Prominent Indian personalities, Congressional and senate candidates and elected representatives of several USA districts participated in the online celebrations of India's Independence Day.