India joined a U.S.-led initiative to strengthen technology cooperation among strategic allies in a move Friday that underscores the nations’ warming ties after a brief strain over New Delhi’s unabated purchase of discounted Russian oil.

The United States is in "active negotiation" over the sale of Venezuelan oil to India, to help India diversify its sources ‌of crude oil, U. Envoy Sergio Gor said on Friday.

India is joining the U.S.-led Pax Silica initiative, giving Washington its biggest win yet in the race to shape and influence who has access to advanced semiconductors and AI infrastructure supply chains.

US Ambassador Sergio Gor says Trump loved his India visit and may return, as both nations expand AI and semiconductor ties under Pax Silica.

By Komal Salecha Feb 20 (Reuters) - Allied Blenders and Distillers (ABD) is banking on premium spirits and the India–UK trade deal to boost margins to about 18% by fiscal year 2028, its managing director told Reuters.

The U.S. and India have finalized a trade deal on Monday after months of negotiations, steadying a relationship that had plummeted to its lowest point in decades.