What happened:
On January 1, 2026, the US Embassy in India extended New Year greetings, highlighting the strength of the India–US partnership. The embassy said both countries look forward to further deepening cooperation to advance shared prosperity, safety, and opportunities for their people.
Why it matters to India:
The message reaffirms the momentum in India–US ties across economic, security, innovation, and people-to-people domains, and underscores the importance of the comprehensive global strategic partnership, including cooperation in forums such as the QUAD.