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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits India
At the invitation of External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, U.S. Secretary of State Mr. Marco Rubio visited India from 20–21 October 2026. This was Secretary Rubio’s second visit to India.
Source: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits India, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Visit of H.E. Mr. Marco Rubio, Secretary of State of the United States of America to India (October 20-22, 2026)
Source: Visit of H.E. Mr. Marco Rubio, Secretary of State of the United States of America to India (October 20-22, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Official Spokesperson’s response to media queries regarding an attempted mass shooting incident in the United States
We are deeply concerned by reports of an alleged plot to carry out a mass shooting targeting a Hindu temple in the Aurora area of Illinois. The reported anti-Hindu and racist nature of the alleged plot, including references to violence against people of Indian origin, is particularly disturbing.
Source: Official Spokesperson’s response to media queries regarding an attempted mass shooting incident in the United States, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Statement on announcement made by the US Department of Labour
We are aware of the U.S. Department of Labor’s decision concerning the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) programme for certain companies. It should be noted that PERM is distinct from the H-1B visa programme.
Source: Statement on announcement made by the US Department of Labour, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi speaks with US President Donald Trump
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation today with the President of the United States of America, H.E. Mr. Donald Trump. The two leaders reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation across trade, defence, energy, critical technologies and other areas of mutual interest.
Source: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi speaks with US President Donald Trump, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
9th India-U.S. Civil Space Joint Working Group meets at ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru
The 9th meeting of the India-U.S. Civil Space Joint Working Group was held on 5-6 August 2026 at ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru, advancing civil and commercial space cooperation under the TRUST Initiative. Both sides discussed expanding cooperation after the NISAR launch, and NASA invited ISRO to join its Moon Base programme, building on the Artemis Accords.
Source: Joint Press Release: 9th meeting of the India-U.S. Civil Space Joint Working Group (CSJWG), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
PM Modi meets President Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian
PM Modi met President Trump on the margins of the G7 Summit in Evian, France, on 17 June 2026. Modi commended Trump's efforts toward an understanding to end the conflict in West Asia. The leaders reviewed progress under the India-U.S. COMPACT, noted progress towards an interim Bilateral Trade Agreement, and said USTR Jamieson Greer would visit India the following week.
Source: Prime Minister meets President of the United States of America on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian (June 17, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
MEA summons U.S. Charge d'Affaires over attacks on vessels carrying Indian mariners
The Ministry of External Affairs summoned U.S. Charge d'Affaires Jason Meeks and lodged a strong protest over continuing attacks by U.S. naval forces on commercial vessels carrying Indian mariners in the Gulf of Oman, which have resulted in the loss of three Indian lives. He was asked to ensure U.S. forces take all necessary measures to prevent loss of civilian life.
Source: U.S. Chargé d’Affaires summoned by the Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio calls on PM Modi
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on PM Modi and briefed him on progress in cooperation in defence, strategic technologies, trade and investment, energy security, connectivity, education and people-to-people ties. Rubio shared U.S. perspectives on regional issues including West Asia, and Modi reiterated the call for peaceful resolution of conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy.
Source: U.S. Secretary of State calls on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India rejects 2026 USCIRF annual report as motivated and biased
Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India categorically rejects the "motivated and biased characterization of India" in the 2026 Annual Report of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom. He said USCIRF should reflect on attacks on Hindu temples in the United States and intimidation of members of the Indian diaspora there.
Source: Official Spokesperson’s response to media queries regarding the 2026 Annual Report of United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India joins Pax Silica initiative and signs India-U.S. AI Opportunity Partnership joint statement
On 20 February 2026, on the margins of the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, India joined the Pax Silica initiative by signing the Pax Silica Declaration and signed a Joint Statement on the India-U.S. AI Opportunity Partnership as a bilateral addendum. The partnership aims to promote pro-innovation regulation, strengthen the physical AI stack and advance free enterprise.
Source: India Joins Pax Silica Initiative, Signs the Joint Statement on India-U.S. AI Opportunity Partnership, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
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