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Rubio says India-U.S. ties and trade deal are advancing

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said India and the United States would strengthen defense and energy ties and that a trade deal was close. His visit comes amid U.S. tariff measures linked to purchases of Russian oil; India says those purchases are essential to its energy security and global market stability.
WHO: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio
WHAT: Said India and the United States would strengthen defense and energy ties and that a trade deal was close.
WHEN: Reported Oct 20, 2026 at 4:57 PM ET
WHERE: India
WHY: The stated aim was to strengthen India-U.S. defense and energy ties and advance a trade deal.
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