India, Aug. 1 -- The government is keen to keep bilateral trade talks on track and is exploring ways to increase purchases, say sources; whether buying F-35 jets is among the options remains to be seen; according to the government "no formal discussions have been held as yet on this (F-35) issue."

Brushing aside US President Donald Trump's tariff' threats, India on Friday said its relations with America has weathered many transitions and challenges and the relationship would continue to move forward.

The comments by the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal came a day after Trump imposed 25 percent tariff on India and described the Indian economy as "dead".

Responding to US-imposed tariffs and penalties,

Jaiswal, ...