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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Saturday, marking a pivotal moment in the trajectory of India-US relations.The discussions were wide-ranging, with energy security, trade tensions, defence cooperation and Indo-Pacific strategy dominating the agenda. Both leaders reaffirmed the strength of bilateral ties, underlining the importance of sustained
India’s energy security is under acute stress as the US‑Iran war continues to choke the Strait of Hormuz, driving up oil prices, weakening the rupee, and disrupting LPG supplies.Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s urgent three‑point directive to his ministers aims to cut red tape, secure alternative energy, and keep the long‑term vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 intact despite the crisis.The escalating
India has begun work on the ₹2,352 crore Chenab–Beas Link Tunnel Project in Himachal Pradesh’s Lahaul-Spiti, a strategic 8.7-km tunnel designed to divert water from the Chandra River into the Beas system.This initiative is central to India’s broader effort to maximise domestic river resource utilisation following the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan.The Chenab–Beas Link Tunnel
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has unexpectedly revealed that Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez will be visiting India next week. His disclosure has raised eyebrows because neither New Delhi nor Caracas had officially announced such a visit.Rubio made the statement while speaking to reporters before departing on his own trip to India, where he is scheduled to discuss energy
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described India as a “great partner” while speaking to the press before boarding his plane at Homestead Air Reserve Base on 21 May 2026.He emphasised that the United States was already in talks with India to expand energy cooperation, a subject that would feature prominently in his discussions during his forthcoming visit to New Delhi. Rubio noted that the
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The United States is intensifying efforts to expand energy exports to India as Secretary of State Marco Rubio begins a four-day visit, with Washington positioning itself as a key supplier amid India’s energy crisis caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.The trip underscores a broader push to deepen cooperation in energy, defence, and trade while balancing geopolitical tensions with Iran,
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has delivered a sharp warning against Tehran’s latest maritime manoeuvres, declaring that Washington will not tolerate any attempt by Iran to control or monetise access to the Strait of Hormuz.His remarks came as reports surfaced that Iran is discussing a permanent toll arrangement with Oman for ships transiting the strategic waterway, a move he described as a
India is preparing to send oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz for the first time since the Iran conflict began, marking a significant step towards restoring energy flows from the Middle East.The plans have been finalised and vessels will attempt crossings once the government grants final approval. State‑owned Shipping Corporation of India is ready to resume operations in the Persian Gulf