A special flight from the United States is scheduled to arrive at Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport in Amritsar on Saturday, carrying 119 deported Indian nationals. This marks the second such flight following a U.S. crackdown on illegal immigrants. Among the deportees, 67 are from Punjab, 33 from Haryana, and 8 from Gujarat. The remaining individuals hail from Uttar Pradesh, Goa, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan. This deportation initiative is part of a broader effort by the U.S. government to address illegal immigration.  

Elon Musk has sharply criticized the F-35 fighter jet program, labeling it "the worst military value for money in history" due to its high operating costs and technical issues. This critique resurfaces amid President Donald Trump's offer to supply F-35 jets to India. Musk argues that the F-35's design is flawed, being "an expensive and complex jack of all trades, master of none." He advocates for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) as the future of air combat, suggesting that manned fighter jets are becoming obsolete. Musk's comments have reignited debates on the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of the F-35 program, especially concerning its potential acquisition by India.

PM Modi's recent US visit led to a series of key agreements with President Trump. Key takeaways include: expanding the US-India defence partnership, tackling terrorism with the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, setting a $500 billion bilateral trade target by 2030, and launching the TRUST initiative for tech collaboration. The two leaders also discussed energy security, Indo-Pacific strategy, and fostering people-to-people ties. The meeting signaled a strengthened partnership in defence, trade, technology, and global cooperation. Modi emphasized India's vision of a "Viksit Bharat" and a "MEGA" US-India partnership for prosperity.

During Prime Minister Modi's visit to the US, he firmly responded to questions about the Adani case, emphasizing that leaders of nations do not discuss individual issues like business disputes. The inquiry followed allegations by the US Department of Justice against Adani Group executives, including Gautam Adani, for involvement in a $250 million bribery scheme. Modi's response highlights India's democratic values and the importance of maintaining diplomatic relations. Despite the accusations, Adani Group has denied any wrongdoing.

Tata Group Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran has been awarded the UK’s prestigious knighthood for his remarkable contributions to strengthening UK-India business relations. In a statement, he expressed gratitude to King Charles for the recognition and highlighted Tata Group's significant presence in the UK, including owning iconic brands like Jaguar Land Rover and Tetley. Chandrasekaran’s leadership spans numerous Tata companies, and his efforts have bolstered UK-India economic ties across sectors such as steel, automotive, and technology.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite will soon launch following his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. NISAR, a collaboration between NASA and ISRO, will monitor Earth's surface with high precision, tracking climate change, natural disasters, and geological activities. The satellite is equipped with dual-frequency radar technology, providing all-weather imaging of Earth's land and ice surfaces. The launch, initially scheduled for 2024, was delayed for corrective adjustments to the antenna. This space mission marks a significant milestone in US-India space cooperation.  

During a press conference with Indian Prime Minister Modi, US President Donald Trump rejected any involvement in Bangladesh's ongoing crisis, stating, “I’ll leave Bangladesh to PM Modi.” This follows the US halting all aid to Bangladesh, including contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements through USAID. The Trump administration’s decision to suspend all operations in Bangladesh was communicated in a letter to USAID partners, directing them to immediately cease or suspend any work under their contracts or agreements.

  During PM Narendra Modi’s U.S. visit, President Donald Trump addressed India-China border tensions, expressing willingness to mediate. Acknowledging the “vicious” skirmishes, he stated, “If I could be of help, I would love to help.” Trump emphasized the need for cooperation between India, China, Russia, and the U.S. to ensure global stability. He also discussed China’s role in resolving the Ukraine-Russia war and reiterated plans to engage in nuclear de-escalation talks if re-elected. Stressing his past rapport with President Xi, he highlighted the urgency of reducing global conflicts to restore geopolitical balance

Following a meeting between US President Trump and Indian PM Modi, both countries issued a joint statement urging Pakistan to bring to justice those responsible for the 26/11 Mumbai and Pathankot attacks, ensuring its territory is not used for terrorism. They emphasized the need to eliminate global terrorist safe havens and strengthen cooperation against groups like Al-Qa’ida, ISIS, Jaish-e-Mohammad, and Lashkar-e-Tayyiba. Trump warned Pakistan, highlighting an increase in US military sales to India and stressing the shared fight against radical Islamic terrorism.  

    During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's US tour, US President Donald Trump presented to him a one-of-a-kind gift: a coffee table book titled Our Journey Together, signed with "Mr. Prime Minister, you're great." The coffee table book of 320 pages is a collection of moments of key events like Howdy Modi and Namaste Trump. Trump also praised Modi’s leadership and bargaining strength, calling Modi a "much tougher" and "better" negotiator. In a friendly conversation, Trump praised Modi and emphasized the close relationship between the two leaders, vowing to deepen India-US cooperation, particularly in defense and trade.