The year 2024 started under the shadow of U.S. allegations regarding involvement of Indian government agents in the attempted killing of Sikh activists on its soil.[1] Preceding the release of this information, President Joe Biden declined the invitation to attend India’s Republic Day celebrations as chief guest, setting the tone for Indo-U.S. relations for the year.[2] As Mr. Narendra Modi was elected prime minister for the third consecutive term, India persisted with its key foreign policy approaches towards China, Russia and the U.S. – betraying further exposure of its true intentions and objectives.
