Jaishankar flagged trade and tariff, procurement of Russian crude oil and Washington's assertion on the conflict as the three main issues India has with the US at present.

The rapprochement is not about Trump's tariffs, but easing tensions on the disputed Himalayan border, writes Harsh V. Pant.

The IMD has predicted rainfall with gusty winds in areas including Civil Lines, Red Fort, Lajpat Nagar, Narela, Bawana, Alipur and ITO on Saturday evening and Sunday., Delhi News, Times Now

India's foreign minister said on Saturday that trade negotiations with U.S. are still going on but there are lines that New Delhi needs to defend. "We have some redlines in the negotiations, to be maintained and defended,

As heavy rain and thunderstorms continue to batter Delhi and its adjoining regions on Saturday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for the national capital region, warning of heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms for the next three hours.

The IMD has predicted rainfall with gusty winds in areas including Civil Lines, Red Fort, Lajpat Nagar, Narela, Bawana, Alipur and ITO on Saturday evening and Sunday.

Indian goods face additional US tariffs of up to 50%, among the highest imposed by Washington, due to its increased purchases of Russian oil.

India is working with a French company to develop and manufacture fighter jet engines in the country, New Delhi's defence minister said.