Modi and Trump announce MEGA partnership during White House meeting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump met at the White House, highlighting a "MEGA partnership" between India and the US. Modi emphasized shared goals of prosperity, linking India's MIGA initiative with Trump's MAGA agenda. Trump announced that India will increase purchases of US oil, gas, and military equipment, including F-35 jets. He also stated that India would not be exempt from new reciprocal tariffs, which he described as "very unfair." The leaders discussed enhanced cooperation against terrorism, including the extradition of a key suspect in the 2008 Mumbai attacks. Trump noted progress in civil-nuclear energy collaboration, reflecting growing bilateral ties.