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The US Secretary of State stressed that Washington’s engagement with Islamabad should not be viewed as undermining its growing strategic alliance with New Delhi.

Speaking during a joint press briefing with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Jaishankar said India’s diplomatic engagements are shaped by practical interests and the changing global order.

The First International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit was scheduled to be held in New Delhi on 1st June 2026. However, the date has been postponed, said the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in a release on May 22.

During the visit, the US Secretary of State is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss key aspects of the India-U.S. partnership.

The agreement was fast-tracked and concluded under the guidance of Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal.

PM Narendra Modi said the strategic partnership between India and Cyprus will unlock capital for commerce by connecting the financial and services hubs of both nations.

Addressing the Annual Leadership Summit of the American Chamber of Commerce in New Delhi, the Minister said the partnership between the two countries is strengthened by mutual trust and shared economic interests.

Norwegian Journalist Lyng further added in a post on social media platform X that she is not able to log-in to the Meta-owned social media platforms.

The moment unfolded as the press interaction was concluding and PM Modi was leaving the venue. As reporters called out questions, Lyng raised her voice and asked, “Why don’t you take questions from the freest press in the world?”

Prime Minister Modi also underlined the importance of talent mobility, education and skill partnerships between India and Europe.

The embassy added in the post, "One Indian worker has lost his life, and three others have been injured in a drone attack in the Moscow region earlier today."

Prime Minister assured the community that the Government of India stood firmly behind every Indian living abroad and remained committed to their welfare.