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 As tensions between Iran and the US escalate, India is keeping a close watch on the developments. Several experts say that oil apart, for India the Chabahar Port is of great importance. There was talk that the project may be put on hold

Hello and welcome to this episode of The Handshake, my name is Amal Chowdhury and today we will be talking about India's role in the US-Iran dispute. Three lakh crore rupees were wiped off the Indian stock markets on Monday, as investors in the subcontinent mirrored their peers across the world, exhibiting fiscal anxiety against the rising threat of another war in the Middle East—this time against Iran.

During a telephonic conversation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he desires to continue to work with the US President for enhancing cooperation in all areas of mutual interest

Hello and welcome to this episode of The Handshake, my name is Amal Chowdhury and today we will be talking about how India and USA are marking a beginning of a new era. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar met US Secretary of Defense Dr Mark T Esper and Secretary of State Michael R Pompeo in Washington DC on December 18, 2019, for the second annual India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue.

Hello and welcome to this episode of The Handshake, my name is Amal Chowdhury and today we will be talking about the 2+2 dialogue going to happen between India and the USA in Washington. The first-ever Indo-US ministerial 2+2 dialogue on American soil is expected to be a “highly qualitative and productive” meeting during which some key agreements that will augment the bilateral security ties could be signed, according to senior officials.

The contours of the strategic partnership between India and the United States are founded on shared democratic political architecture – India being the largest democracy while the US the oldest one. Hello and welcome to this episode of The Handshake, my name is Amal Chowdhury and today we will be talking about the potential of the India-US strategic partnership.

Hello and welcome to this episode of The Handshake, my name is Amal Chowdhury and today we will be talking about how U.S.-India defence ties are growing closer.

The second round of the US-India 2+2 dialogue will take place on 18 December after an endless parley between the two nations. An agreement on industrial security will be signed during the meeting that will allow the transfer of critical defence technology. Let's talk about the importance of this.

The Indian rupee rose by 18 paise to 71.78 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday. On Thursday, rupee had settled for the day at 71.96 against the US dollar.
 

US President Donald Trump stated that the relationship between India and the United States of America is “very good”. He further stated that he is considering visiting India at “some point”.  

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership or the RCEP is a trade agreement involving 16 countries that enables them to transact having minimum or no tariffs or duties related to the transaction.

The document stressed that US vision and approach in the Indo-Pacific region aligns closely with Japan's Free and Open Indo-Pacific concept, India's Act East Policy, Australia's Indo-Pacific concept, Korea's New Southern Policy. It slammed China for practicing repression at home and abroad.

 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a befitting reply to the opposition over comments on economic slowdown. PM Modi stated that the government was committed to making India a $ 5 trillion economy. 

'Yesterday was a historic day for sports in India and India-USA relations. Mumbai hosted the first-ever @NBA match played in India. The game between @Pacers and @SacramentoKings was a treat for sports lovers. Congratulations to both teams for a riveting contest. #NBAIndiaGames,' PM Narendra Modi tweeted

The Indian rupee fell 7 paise to 70.63 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday. The Indian rupee on Friday had closed at 70.56 against the US dollar.