US urged to act on 'tech triad' to counter China

IANS | January 13, 2026 8:29 AM

Washington, Jan 13 (IANS) The United States must urgently adopt a coordinated national strategy to develop nuclear energy, artificial intelligence and autonomous systems if it hopes to stay ahead of China in emerging military technologies, according to a new commentary by top aerospace and defence executive Vivek Lall.

India, not Pakistan, is US long-term strategic partner: Lawmakers

IANS | January 13, 2026 8:07 AM

Washington, Jan 13 (IANS) Senior US lawmakers sought to draw a clear distinction between India and Pakistan in Washington’s strategic calculus, stressing that India — not Pakistan — remains America’s long-term partner in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.

US lawmakers call China main adversary, back India

IANS | January 13, 2026 7:42 AM

Washington, Jan 13 (IANS) Influential American lawmakers identified China as the principal strategic adversary of the United States and positioned India as the democratic counterweight critical to maintaining global balance and Indo-Pacific stability.

US court orders bond hearing for Indian national held by ICE

IANS | January 13, 2026 7:38 AM

Washington, Jan 13 (IANS) A US federal court has ordered immigration authorities to provide a bond hearing to an Indian national detained in Pennsylvania, ruling that he is entitled to judicial review of his custody because he was arrested inside the United States and is not a new border arrival.

US lawmakers applaud leadership of PM Modi

IANS | January 13, 2026 7:34 AM

Washington, Jan 13 (IANS) Influential US lawmakers described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a pivotal leader shaping India’s global role, saying Washington increasingly views his leadership as central to the long-term durability of the US–India partnership.

US Congress sees India as Key AI, tech and defence partner

IANS | January 13, 2026 7:23 AM

Washington, Jan 13 (IANS) US lawmakers on Monday said India is emerging not merely as a defence buyer or technology market, but as a critical partner in artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, and Indo-Pacific security.