Topic: Marco Rubio

US President Donald Trump says India and the United States are very close to a trade agreement, as talks continue on trade, energy, technology and defence cooperation.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said India-US ties, which once began with the ice trade between Mumbai and America, have expanded to finance, technology and strategic cooperation.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the India-US partnership is crucial to shaping the 21st century, citing strategic, technology and trade cooperation.

Major morning updates for October 21, 2026, including Marco Rubio’s Gujarat visit, Tiger Shroff case arrests, Jio IPO and India’s diplomatic and sports developments.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio paid tribute to 26/11 victims at Mumbai’s Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, where security chief Sunil Kudyadi briefed him.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration wanted Europe to join additional tariffs on India and China over Russian oil purchases, but European allies refused.

Six US lawmakers have written to Secretary of State Marco Rubio over CJP protests, police action, detentions and civil liberties issues in India.

The United States has announced new visa restrictions targeting people and networks accused of knowingly engaging in or facilitating birth tourism.

US Ambassador Sergio Gor said Donald Trump considers Narendra Modi a friend and wants stronger India-US ties, with a possible G20 meeting in December.