Marco Rubio India visit LIVE: US secretary of state arrives in Mumbai, to hold talks with Jaishankar on trade, defence

LiveOct 20, 2026, 15:55:21 ISTMarco Rubio India visit LIVE: India and the US are expected to explore ways to strengthen cooperation in key areas, including defence, security, technology and critical minerals, when External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meets US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Mumbai on Tuesday.33 Sec agoRubio says reports of undelivered interceptors bought for Ukraine under PURL may be accurate1 Mins agoRubio says US to discuss refining more Venezuelan crude with Reliance30 Mins agoUS envoy Sergio Gor looks forward to ‘productive visit’ as Marco Rubio arrives in Mumbai38 Mins agoFadnavis meets Marco Rubio at Mumbai's Gateway of IndiaMarco Rubio India visit LIVE: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (L) poses for a photo with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis (C) and US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor at the Gateway of India in Mumbai on October 20, 2026.US secretary of state Marco Rubio arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday for his second visit to India this year. He is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during his visit. India and the US are expected to explore ways to strengthen cooperation in key areas, including defence, security, technology and critical minerals, when External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meets US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Mumbai on Tuesday, amid continuing strains in bilateral ties.Rubio's schedule today Rubio arrived at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. He is scheduled to lay a wreath at the Taj Memorial at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel at 3.40 pm, followed by a meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar at the same venue at 3.50 pm. Later in the day, Rubio will attend the Freedom 250 reception at the Jio World Convention Centre at 6.35 pm. ...Read MoreRubio's schedule today Rubio arrived at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. He is scheduled to lay a wreath at the Taj Memorial at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel at 3.40 pm, followed by a meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar at the same venue at 3.50 pm. Later in the day, Rubio will attend the Freedom 250 reception at the Jio World Convention Centre at 6.35 pm. Follow all the updates here:Oct 20, 2026, 15:55:05 ISTMarco Rubio India visit LIVE: Rubio says reports of undelivered interceptors bought for Ukraine under PURL may be accurateMarco Rubio India visit LIVE: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said it could be accurate that a batch of interceptors purchased for Ukraine under the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) programme has not been delivered.Oct 20, 2026, 15:54:21 ISTMarco Rubio India visit LIVE: Rubio says US to discuss refining more Venezuelan crude with RelianceMarco Rubio India visit LIVE: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US will hold discussions with Reliance Industries on refining more Venezuelan crude oil.Oct 20, 2026, 15:24:40 ISTMarco Rubio India visit LIVE: US envoy Sergio Gor looks forward to ‘productive visit’ as Marco Rubio arrives in MumbaiMarco Rubio India visit LIVE: US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday alongside US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, saying he looked forward to a “productive visit” to advance India-US ties.In a post on X, Gor said, “Great to be back in Mumbai, this time with my friend @SecRubio. Looking forward to a productive visit and to advancing U.S.-India ties.”In another post on X, the US envoy welcomed Rubio, who arrived in Mumbai with his wife, Jeanette Dousdebes Rubio.“Welcome back to India!” Gor said.Rubio is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during his visit.Oct 20, 2026, 15:17:22 ISTMarco Rubio India visit LIVE: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis meets Marco Rubio at Mumbai's Gateway of IndiaMarco Rubio India visit LIVE: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was seen with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at Mumbai's iconic Gateway of India. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor was also present.Oct 20, 2026, 15:09:42 ISTMarco Rubio India visit LIVE: US secretary of state's schedule in Mumbai today, to meet Jaishankar and attend Freedom 250 receptionMarco Rubio India visit LIVE: US secretary of state Marco Rubio arrived at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Tuesday. He is scheduled to lay a wreath at the Taj Memorial at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel at 3.40 pm, before meeting External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar at the same venue at 3.50 pm.Later in the day, Rubio will attend the Freedom 250 reception at the Jio World Convention Centre at 6.35 pm.Home India news Marco Rubio India visit LIVE: US secretary of state arrives in Mumbai, to hold talks with Jaishankar on trade, defence