The U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) hosted a high-level CEO roundtable in New Delhi with Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, bringing together senior leaders from across …
Trade
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India’s economy clocked a five-quarter high growth of 7.8 per cent in the April–June period (Q1 FY26), powered by resilient domestic demand and robust government spending. But economists warn the …
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Trump’s Nomination of Sergio Gor as U.S. Ambassador to India a “Very Positive Step,” Says Harsh Shringla
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readIndia’s Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and former Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla has described President Donald Trump’s nomination of Sergio Gor as the next U.S. Ambassador to India as a …
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U.S. and India Hold 2+2 Intersessional Dialogue, Advance Defense and Strategic Cooperation
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe United States and India convened a virtual U.S.-India 2+2 Intersessional Dialogue on August 25, 2025, to review ongoing bilateral and strategic initiatives. The meeting was co-chaired by Senior Bureau …
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Ambassador Vinay Kwatra Inaugurates New Chancery Premises of Indian Consulate in Seattle
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readIndian Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra officially inaugurated the new chancery premises of the Consulate General of India in Seattle on August 26, 2025. The ceremony marked a …
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India Unveils Diversification Plan as U.S. Tariffs Hit Key Industries
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readIn the wake of a severe tariff shock from the U.S., India is pivoting its economic strategy away from a tariff war and toward an aggressive export diversification plan. The …
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Guest Column: The “T” Has Arrived… With Some Pain and Choices
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 6 minutes readThe day arrived, but not many were nursing any illusion that President Donald Trump was going to throw in any extensions. Official India seemed ready for August 27, knowing full …
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Textiles, Shrimp, Jewelry Hit as US tariffs Rise to 50%; Exporters Fear Collapse
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readIndia’s export engine is bracing for its sharpest external shock in years after Washington imposed an additional 25% tariff on a wide range of Indian-origin goods, raising total duties on …
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From Sanctions to Solutions: Use Russia’s Frozen Billions for Peace
by Gopal Khanna & Rasita Vishnuram 4 minutes read“Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.” — John F. Kennedy It is heartening to see the United States and its NATO allies …
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Trump Nominates Sergio Gor as U.S. Ambassador to India Amid Rising Trade Tensions
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readU.S. President Donald Trump on August 22, 2025, nominated Sergio Gor to serve as the next United States Ambassador to India and Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs. …