PM Narendra Modi U.S. Visit highlights: Rahul hits out at PM over Adani reply, ‘Even in America, Modi ji covered up…’

Donald Trump has signalled that India remains a potential tariff target despite a deepening partnership between the two countries. Even during his election campaign, Trump had asserted, that Modi is a great guy but India a tariff king.

India has rolled out a series of concessions to US in an effort to mollify Trump and preserve India’s status to its largest trading partner. In the last few weeks, India has slashed tariffs on items from motorcycles to luxury cars, agreed to take planeloads of undocumented migrants and pushed to ramp up purchases of US energy.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US president Donald Trump’s last meeting was in India in 2019, during his first tenure.

Five years ago, the two world leaders stood before a crowd of 100,000 Indians in Gujarat where Trump declared, “America will always be faithful and loyal friends to the Indian people.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented French First Lady Brigitte Macron with a hand-engraved silver table mirror from Rajasthan, a testament to the region’s rich metalwork tradition.

Adorned with floral and peacock motifs, the mirror symbolizes beauty, grace, and nature. Its intricate craftsmanship and polished finish reflect India’s deep commitment to preserving traditional artistry.

The latest Mood of the Nation survey by India Today reveals that over 40% of Indians believe Donald Trump’s second term would benefit New Delhi. The survey also found that Trump enjoys strong support among PM Modi and BJP backers.

Meanwhile, only 16% of respondents felt his presidency would be bad or disastrous for India, while the rest saw no significant impact.

Stay tuned for more updates on the India-US diplomatic developments!

9:00 PM – Call on by Michael Waltz, NSA

10:00 PM – Call on by Elon Musk

10:45 PM – Call on by Vivek Ramaswamy

Timings and programs are subject to change. All timings in IST.

Ahead of his talks with President Trump, PM Modi has lined up key offers, including increased purchases of liquefied natural gas, combat vehicles, and jet engines, according to Indian officials.

Trade negotiations are also in focus, with possible agreements on US agricultural exports, nuclear energy investments, and tariff reductions in sectors like electronics, medical equipment, and chemicals. A source familiar with the discussions described the proposals as a “gift” for Trump.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has asked whether PM Modi will reaffirm India’s long-standing position on Palestine and strongly oppose President Donald Trump’s “bizarre proposal” for Gaza.

As Modi prepares for high-level talks in Washington, all eyes are on whether the issue will be raised in discussions. Stay tuned for the latest updates on this crucial diplomatic engagement.

With President Trump’s tough tariff stance, particularly on Asian nations, PM Modi is expected to focus on preventing any punitive trade measures against India. Experts suggest both sides may explore a trade pact to ease tariffs and boost overall trade.

Key discussions between Modi and Trump are likely to cover trade, investment, energy, defense, technology, and immigration. Stay tuned for live updates on this high-stakes meeting.

Ahead of PM Modi’s meeting with US President Donald Trump, the Congress has raised concerns over the deportation of Indian citizens from the US. Party leader Jairam Ramesh questioned whether Modi would “summon up the courage” to express India’s outrage over the “inhuman manner” of the deportations.

Ramesh also asked if the PM would propose sending Indian aircraft—similar to Venezuela and Colombia—to bring back deportees in the future. Stay tuned for updates on this key discussion.

During his two-day visit to the US, PM Modi is set to meet US President Donald Trump, making him the fourth foreign leader to visit Trump following his inauguration on January 20. On the first day of his visit to Washington, Modi will arrive at the White House at 4:00 PM (EST), followed by a bilateral meeting with Trump from 4:05 PM to 4:50 PM. At 5:10 PM, both leaders will address the media and take questions in a press statement session lasting until 5:40 PM. The day will conclude with a dinner hosted by President Trump from 5:40 PM to 6:40 PM. However, these timings are subject to change based on real-time developments.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached Washington DC and is staying at the historic Blair House. His day begins with a series of bilateral meetings, though details remain undisclosed. Later, PM Modi will meet President Donald Trump at the White House for high-level discussions, including delegation talks covering a broad spectrum of issues. Stay tuned for real-time updates!