Newly-appointed United States Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin and Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh spoke on Wednesday -- in what can be termed as the first official and public contact between New Delhi and the new Biden administration.

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin speaks with Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Defence minister Rajnath Singh, new US defence secretary speak; reaffirm focus on Indo-Pacific

USA's new Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, during his first conversation with Japanese counterpart, renewed USA's commitment to defend Senkakau islands against Chinese expansionism.

New US defense secretary assures support to Japan against China over Senkaku islands

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US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin speaks with Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Defence minister Rajnath Singh, new US defence secretary speak; reaffirm focus on Indo-Pacific

New US defense secretary assures support to Japan against China over Senkaku islands