Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:53am on 20 Jun 2026,Saturday India Global
US President Donald Trump lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing him as a “very tough cookie” and a “great leader” who has provided stability to India for more than 12 years. In an interview, Trump said he admired Modi’s leadership style, noting that India had experienced frequent political changes before Modi’s long tenure. He also praised Modi for keeping India away from wars and named him among the world leaders he most respects. Trump’s remarks came amid efforts to strengthen India-US ties following their recent meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France. (PC: AP)
