By Sarita Chaganti Singh, Shivangi Acharya and Shivam Patel NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is preparing additional tariff cuts ahead of a meeting this week with U.S. President Donald Trump that could boost American exports to India and avoid a potential trade war,

Indian Prime Minister Modi will be among the first foreign leaders to meet Trump after his inauguration, but his visit comes in the backdrop of heightened tensions - Anadolu Ajansı

Indian PM Narender Modi has embarked on high-profile diplomatic visits to France and the US that are expected to shape the trajectory of bilateral ties in areas like trade, investment and defense.

India is in talks with the United States for the purchase and co-production of combat vehicles as well as finalising a fighter jet engine deal, people familiar with the matter said, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets President Donald Trump this week.