India's US Commitments: No Russian Oil, $500B Investment, Zero Tariffs

• White House states India committed to cease Russian oil purchases and invest $500 billion in the US.
• USTR Greer announced India will reduce tariffs to zero on a wide range of US industrial and agricultural goods.
• EAM Jaishankar met US Treasury Secretary Bessent to discuss economic partnership and strategic cooperation.
• Jaishankar and Rubio welcomed a trade deal, discussing energy, nuclear, defence, and critical minerals.
• Other foreign news includes Jeffrey Epstein files, US-Iran tensions, and developments in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and the Russia-Ukraine war.

Why It Matters: India strengthens ties with the US through major economic commitments and strategic partnerships.