Modi meeting with Trump in visit meant to boost US-India relationship

US President Donald Trump is set to meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has heaped praise on him and is hoping to avoid tariffs that the new administration has slapped on other countries in its opening weeks. Mr Modi is a nationalist and has talked up his warm relationship with Mr Trump during his first term while cheering his winning back the White House. Advertisement The Indian leader is looking to improve relations with Washington and the West overall, which have been frosty lately after Mr Modi refused to condemn Russia for its war on Ukraine. India's Prime…