Top news of the day: Rubio, Jaishankar hold Mumbai talks on trade deal in Mumbai; CJP seeks urgent High Court hearing against custody of Das, Ranka
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in Mumbai to discuss trade, energy, and defense. Meanwhile, the Cockroach Janta Party is seeking an urgent court hearing for its detained leaders, and JNUSU has ended its hunger strike.
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The meeting between Rubio and Jaishankar signals ongoing efforts to strengthen U.S.-India strategic and economic ties.
Top news of the day: Rubio, Jaishankar hold Mumbai talks on trade deal in Mumbai; CJP seeks urgent High Court hearing against custody of Das, Ranka left Marco Rubio met with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar at the Taj Mahal Palace on October 20, 2026. (Photo: X/@SecRubio) https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/y2zeuz/article71604615.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/rubio.jpg The major news headlines of the day and more Rubio and Jaishankar hold talks in Mumbai as U.S. and India aim to finalize trade deal U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday (October 20, 2026), met with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar at the Taj Mahal palace and discussed energy security and defence cooperation. Mr. Rubio is on a two-day visit to India, where he is slated to meet government and business leaders. Rubio, Jaishankar meet in Mumbai as U.S.
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