Live: Marco Rubio arrives in Mumbai, talks with S Jaishankar in focus

Download AppNewsIndiaLive: Marco Rubio arrives in Mumbai, talks with S Jaishankar in focusLive blogMarco Rubio India Visit Live Updates: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in India today for a two-day visit, less than five months after attending the Quad summit. He landed in Mumbai, where he'll be meeting External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for bilateral talks and paying tribute to the victims of the 26/11 terror attacks at the Taj memorial. Rubio will also attend a reception marking the 250th anniversary of US independence. Then, it's on to Jamnagar in Gujarat, where Rubio will visit the world’s largest oil refinery, owned by billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries. His visit, days after US President Donald Trump waived steep tariffs that sought to punish India for buying Russian oil, assumes significance as New Delhi and Washington work to finalise a comprehensive trade deal. Stay with India Today for live updates....Read MoreUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio on two-day India visitOct 20, 2026 14:16 ISTWatch: Marco Rubio and wife land in Mumbai, receive warm welcome Video: US Network Pool via Reuters Oct 20, 2026 14:11 ISTMarco Rubio in India: US Secretary of State touches down in MumbaiUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday for a two-day visit to India. He is accompanied by his wife, and US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor. Bilateral talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar are on the agenda, with discussions expected to focus on India-US ties and trade.