New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- A year of sharp contrasts defined India-US ties in 2025, as public warmth between leaders coexisted with escalating trade disputes, uneven strategic coordination and frequent uncertainty. While both governments continued to describe the partnership as "special", developments over the year exposed pressures that tested the stability of bilateral ties.

The relationship, once projected as being rooted in shared democratic values and long-term strategic interests, increasingly reflected changing political priorities and the variable approach of US President Donald Trump. Despite repeated affirmations of closeness, underlying disagreements became harder to overlook.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Washington on ...