NYTIMES (Anupreeta Das) - Modi Is Hedging Against Trump, One Deal at a Time
In a year of globe-trotting, the Indian prime minister has secured deals around the world as the United States becomes less dependable.
THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Indian Government Moves to Seize Christian Churches.
Proposed legislation in India could allow government control over religious organizations receiving funding from overseas, sparking international and domestic backlash.
Proposed legislation in India could allow government control over religious organizations receiving funding from overseas, sparking international and domestic backlash. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: India’s government is facing criticism over proposed changes to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), with opponents saying they could allow authorities to take control of Christian churches and other religious organizations if their FCRA registrations are canceled. The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill would create a “Designated Authority” to manage foreign-funded assets of organizations that lose their registrations, while requiring that any place of worship retain its religious character. DETAIL: U.S.…Open
NYTIMES (Anupreeta Das) - Can a Trump-Modi Meeting Reset U.S.-India Relations?
Despite mutual praise between the two leaders, there has been a series of setbacks to U.S. relations with India since they last met more than a year ago.
NYTIMES (Anupreeta Das) - Rubio’s India Visit Yields No Major Deals to Repair U.S.-India Relations
The secretary of state visited India to reassure the South Asian giant that it can still rely on the United States. India did not gain much from the visit.
ABCNEWS - Rubio's visit to India focuses on US trade tensions, the Quad alliance
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to India highlights efforts to stabilize relations between Washington and New Delhi
NYTIMES (Edward Wong) - Rubio Says U.S.-India Ties Are Strong, Despite Fury Over Trump’s Actions
In New Delhi, Secretary of State Marco Rubio tried to explain why President Trump has pushed aggressive trade and immigration policies affecting India and Indians in the United States.
NYTIMES (Edward Wong) - Trump’s Pursuit of a Partnership With China Raises Concerns in India
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has a “gargantuan task” during his visit to Delhi: defuse tensions over President Trump’s anti-India aggression and overtures to China.
HUFFPOST - Rubio Arrives In India Ahead Of Quad Talks As US Tries To Reset Strained Ties
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in India ahead of a meeting next week with his counterparts from India, Australia, and Japan, members of the Indo-Pacific strategic alliance known as the Quad.
NPR (The Associated Press) - Rubio arrives in India ahead of Quad talks as U.S. tries to reset strained ties
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in India on Saturday ahead of a meeting next week with his counterparts from India, Australia, and Japan, members of the Indo-Pacific strategic alliance.
NYTIMES (Santul Nerkar and Alex Travelli) - Federal Prosecutors Move to Drop Bribery Case Against Indian Magnate
Gautam Adani had been accused of lying to American investors about payoffs in India. The end of the case came as President Trump has signaled a transactional approach to justice.