<h1>Modi and Gabbard Discuss Strengthening India-U.S. Relations, Focus on Counter-Terrorism and Cybersecurity Cooperation</h1> Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the newly appointed U.S. Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, in Washington, DC, where they discussed strengthening India-U.S. relations. Modi congratulated Gabbard on her confirmation and emphasized her support for the bilateral friendship. Their discussions focused on enhancing intelligence cooperation in areas such as counter-terrorism and cybersecurity. Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman and Army National Guard veteran, was confirmed by the Senate with a 52-48 vote. She pledged to restore trust in the intelligence community, which she noted has been politicized. Modi and President Trump are set for further discussions.