A flurry of lucrative deals has intensified Indo-US ties amid New Delhi’s discernible paradigm shift from recent diplomatic tightrope
India has opted for a tight embrace with the US during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first state visit to the world’s most powerful democracy, where potential economic gains appeared to outweigh its age-old ties with traditional ally, Russia.
Modi, during a joint address to the press corps at the White House after his one-on-one meeting with US President Joe Biden on Thursday, sprung a surprise.
Unprompted, he made reference to Russia’s ongoing military operation, which entered its second year on February 24.
Modi offered India’s help to resolve the conflict and restore peace, while stopping short of naming Russia as the aggressor. The comment was music to President Biden’s ears, whose usual impassive expression could not contain his uncontrolled glee.
Modi lapped up lavish praise from the Biden…