NEW DELHI — The front pages of India’s major newspapers were filled with coverage of Donald Trump’s unexpected return to the U.S. presidency, following his election win on Wednesday.
The news captured headlines across the country on Thursday, with many outlets highlighting the potential implications for U.S.-India relations.
The Indian Express featured a bold headline, “Donald Triumph,” while The Tribune proclaimed, “Donald draws a Trump, vows golden age,” reflecting widespread interest in how Trump’s policies might affect India, a key U.S. partner in the region.
Trump, 78, secured the presidency four years after losing his re-election bid, an outcome that some see as a test for democratic institutions and international diplomacy. Analysts in India noted that Trump’s return could have significant impacts on U.S. trade policies, climate change commitments, immigration, and foreign relations.
Accompanying Trump in this victory is his running mate, J.D. Vance, with the duo set to be inaugurated on January 20. The reaction within India has been varied, with experts divided over whether this development will bolster or challenge the existing bilateral ties between Washington and New Delhi.
