"India-US 2+2 Meeting: PM Modi's Absence Raises Questions"

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will visit India for the 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue on November 10, reaffirming commitment to their global partnership and Indo-Pacific cooperation. However, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to skip the APEC summit in mid-November and nominate someone else for participation due to ongoing election campaigns. The 2+2 meeting will address differences over Canada's allegations against India, but will also focus on strengthening cooperation in various sectors, including climate, energy, health, counterterrorism, and defense technology transfer. The meeting will also emphasize the significance of the Quad alliance and discuss India's alignment with Quad partners on international issues like the Israel-Hamas conflict.