The US government collaborates with India to combat Russian and Chinese disinformation. Efforts are directed towards Russia and China, focusing on their information warfare. Iran s role in supporting terrorist groups and destabilizing the Middle East is emphasized, along with their involvement in shipping operations and increased costs.
The new duty rates, effective from Tuesday, have been notified by the finance ministry. India has agreed to bring down the import duty to 5-10 per cent on some fresh and processed food items as part of a larger dispute settlement between New Delhi and Washington at the WTO
India and the US are set to engage in a two-day summit called INDUS-X to enhance their strategic cooperation, with a focus on advancing defence innovation and collaboration. Launched in June 2023 during Prime Minister Narendra Modi s visit to the US, the India-US Defence Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X) has been instrumental in expanding bilateral defence ties.
India s EAM Jaishankar reaffirms commitment to maintaining relationships with the US and Russia, advocating for multi-alignment in foreign policy at the Munich Security Conference.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed the need for freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and the importance of US and Indian approaches to maritime security in the region. The two leaders met at the Munich Security Conference, where they discussed ongoing work to ensure lasting peace and security in the Middle East.