India, Jan. 20 -- In the months following his inauguration for a second term, US President Donald Trump's approach to India has marked a dramatic departure from the groundwork of the earlier strategic partnership.

Once anchored in defence cooperation and mutual geopolitical interests, the relationship has been buffeted by diplomatic missteps, economic confrontations and controversies over presidential rhetoric.

Analysts say these developments underscore widening policy gaps between Washington and New Delhi.

Donald Trump's much-publicised personal rapport with Prime Minister Narendra Modi has shown visible signs of erosion during the US president's second term, amid trade disputes, diplomatic snubs and public disagreements.

Very recent...