US Under Secretary Hooker in India for strategic, economic ties post-Putin visit

• US Under Secretary of State Allison Hooker is on a five-day visit to India (Dec 7-11).
• The visit aims to advance strategic and economic ties, strengthen the US-India partnership, and promote cooperation in areas like AI and space.
• In New Delhi, Hooker will discuss regional security and economic cooperation with senior Indian officials, including Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.
• In Bengaluru, she will visit ISRO and meet leaders from India's space, energy, and technology sectors to explore research partnerships.
• The visit follows Russian President Putin's recent trip to India and occurs amidst US tariffs on Indian goods and Russian crude oil.

Why It Matters: This visit highlights US efforts to deepen India ties despite trade tensions and Russian influence.