Rajnath Singh's 'Elbow Bump' With US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin

India is the third destination of Mr Austin's three-nation tour, the first since the Joe Biden administration took charge earlier this year.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh exchanged elbow bumps, skipping the conventional handshake, as he met US Secretary of Defence, General Lloyd Austin in New Delhi today. Shortly afterwards, the two leaders held wide-ranging talks focusing on further expansion of bilateral strategic ties, evolving situation in the Indo-Pacific region and challenges of terrorism. All the attendees were seen wearing face masks during the meeting. The talks also included wide-ranging defence cooperation, information-sharing in emerging areas, and mutual logistical support, the statement said. India is the third destination of Mr Austin's three-nation tour, the first since the Joe Biden administration took charge earlier this year. Mr  Austin's visit is seen as a reflection of the Joe Biden administration's strong commitment to its relations with its close allies and partners in the region.