Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:16pm on 26 Jan 2026,Monday India Global
US President Donald Trump extended Republic Day greetings to India, calling the two countries partners linked by a “historic bond” despite ongoing trade and policy disputes. In a message shared by the US embassy in New Delhi, Trump highlighted shared democratic values between the United States and India. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also marked the occasion, stressing growing cooperation in defence, energy, critical minerals and emerging technologies. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor attended the Republic Day parade in New Delhi and pointed to US-made aircraft in the flypast as a sign of close strategic ties. The messages came amid strained relations due to tariffs and stalled trade talks. (PC: India Today)
