Prime Minister Narendra Modi met former US President Donald Trump at the White House, exchanging warm gestures despite new US tariffs on Indian exports. Trump praised Modi as a "tough negotiator" but defended the tariffs, citing a $100 billion trade deficit. Modi introduced "MIGA" (Make India Great Again), calling for a "MEGA" US-India partnership. The tariffs will impact Indian textiles, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture. As Modi departed, he emphasized strengthening India-US ties, despite tensions. Trump's move signals economic hardball even as political camaraderie remains high.

During his recent visit to France, Prime Minister Narendra Modi proudly donned the traditional Kulluvi cap, a signature headgear from Himachal Pradesh known for its intricate embroidery and cultural significance. By wearing the cap during his meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, Modi highlighted India’s rich regional heritage on an international platform. The gesture was widely appreciated across political lines, with Himachal’s Public Works Minister Vikramaditya Singh calling it a proud moment for the state. The move underscores the importance of preserving and promoting India’s diverse traditions on the global stage.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed India's dynamic and strong partnership with the United States, calling it a "mega partnership for prosperity." Speaking of the significance of cooperation between the two nations, Modi emphasized strategic, economic, and technological cooperation that is shaping the two nations’ futures. The assertion was made when the two countries deepen cooperation in defense, trade, and innovation. Alluding to mutual benefits, Modi emphasized that the partnership is beyond geopolitics, spreading advancement and stability across the globe. The statement is a reflection of India's attempts to deepen engagement with the US, reaffirming economic advancement and shared values on a global scale.  

  During a news conference in a joint session with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the White House, US President Donald Trump was asked a question by an Indian journalist in connection to anti-India activities in the US. Trump answered that he could not get to know the question due to the journalist’s “accent,” adding, “I can’t understand a word.” The incident, making rounds on social media, was a dramatic one in which Trump dodged the question. Modi, present at the news conference, saw it happen, during Modi’s two-day US tour.  

  On February 13, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former U.S. President Donald Trump met at the White House, exchanging a warm handshake and hug. Trump said, "We missed you a lot," to which Modi responded, "It's great to see you again." The meeting focused on deepening defense and economic ties, including the potential sale of F-35 jets and the ‘Mission 500’ goal to boost trade to $500 billion by 2030. Trump also confirmed the U.S. approved the extradition of 26/11 suspect Tahawwur Rana, reaffirming India-US cooperation on security and counterterrorism.    

  In a pivotal summit in Washington, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump have outlined plans to deepen defense and economic cooperation between the two nations. The leaders discussed the potential sale of F-35 fighter jets to India, aiming to enhance India's defense capabilities. They also set an ambitious target, dubbed 'Mission 500', to elevate bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030. Additionally, President Trump announced the approval of the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, a suspect involved in the 2008 Mumbai attacks, reflecting a shared commitment to combating terrorism. These developments underscore the strengthening strategic partnership between India and the United States.

In a high-level summit in Washington, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former US President Donald Trump set a bold vision to take two-way trade between India-US to $500 billion in 2030. The discussions centered on strengthening economic cooperation in sectors of artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and strategic mineral supply chains. Modi highlighted India's cut in US goods tariffs, whereas Trump was adamant on a fair reciprocal trading system. Both leaders called for a comprehensive trading arrangement to bridge existing gaps to enable each other's economic growth.  

US President Donald Trump welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the White House on February 13, 2025, to strengthen their countries' trade. Trump offered "great trade deals" and highlighted cooperation in the energy sector in the future, with the US to become a key oil and gas supplier to India. Both countries are in talks over nuclear technology deals, with India making legislative changes to open up US nuclear entry. The discussions also encompassed potential US war vehicle purchases, jet engines, and agricultural exports, aside from tariff reductions in various sectors.  

US President Donald Trump has sanctioned the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, a key accused in the terror attacks in Mumbai in 2008, to India. The Pakistani origin businessman is in a high-security US prison. India has been insisting on his extradition for a long time, and his review petition was just rejected by the US Supreme Court. Rana is accused of funding the terror strike that killed 164 people, including foreign nationals, and is linked to Pakistan's ISI. The extradition of Rana would allow Indian authorities to question and prosecute him for his role in the terror strike.    

Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored that human trafficking and illegal immigration must be handled in a collective manner. In a speech, he called for making a collective effort to hit at the root of human trafficking, a system employed to exploit vulnerable human beings. He underscored that cooperation between nations was called for to handle this problem of a nature that is global in nature and to provide more security. Modi also added that eliminating networks of criminals dealing in trafficking and illegal immigration would help to protect vulnerable human beings and provide national security. The call was made in line with efforts to strengthen borders and enhance cooperation between nations.