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Modi 3.0 takes aim: Blueprint to make the Indian armed forces future ready
India faces growing security challenges from China and Pakistan, prompting calls for a robust and integrated defence strategy. This includes bolstering nuclear deterrence, enhancing military capabilities, and pushing for systemic reforms in defence production and organization. The new government must prioritize these measures to ensure national security and strategic autonomy in the coming years.
Pill for China plus one
Indian pharma CEOs met senior officials in FDA and other key agencies to start a conversation. Even if a little late, given the looming presidential election, the proposal deserves attention. The basic idea is to capitalise on India's expertise and infra for manufacturing through financial incentives, tech sharing, collaborative research and tech transfers to expand production in both countries. Pursue onshoring in America and friendshoring in India to reduce dependence on China. And aggregate US, Indian and European demand for certain drugs, as IPA secretary general Sudarshan Jain told me.
Maldives and India look to move forward, give direction to ties
Maldives foreign minister Moosa Zameer has expressed the Muizzu government's willingness to work with India, despite external affairs minister S Jaishankar's emphasis on mutual interests and reciprocal sensitivity. The two sides discussed India-funded projects in the Maldives during a meeting. Zameer's visit amid anti-India rhetoric in the Maldives is a signal that the Muizzu administration is trying to establish a working relationship.
Tri-service exercise 'Tiger Triumph-24' between India and US concludes
The 14-day bilateral tri-service exercise between India and the US, 'Tiger Triumph-24', concluded on March 30. The exercise aimed to enhance interoperability for conducting humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) operations and refining standard operating procedures between the two forces.
India, US undertake joint exercise as part of 'Tiger Triumph-24' in Andhra Pradesh's Kakinada
India and the United States conducted a tri-service humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) exercise on Kakinada Beach as part of 'Tiger Triumph-24', aiming to enhance readiness and cooperation. The exercise involved an amphibious landing, erecting a field hospital, and setting up a displaced persons camp. It improved interoperability and refined Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for HADR operations, with participation from the Indian Navy, Army, and Air Force, as well as the US Navy, Marine Corps, and Army. The exercise builds trust and confidence in joint crisis response.
Indian Army's battalion group takes part in exercise 'Tiger Triumph'
A battalion group of over 700 Indian Army personnel is participating in the bilateral tri-service exercise 'Tiger Triumph-24' with the US on the Eastern Seaboard from March 18-31. The exercise focuses on enhancing interoperability for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations. The Indian Army contingent includes infantry, mechanised infantry, Para (Special Forces), artillery, engineers, and other supporting arms, showcasing new weapons and technologies. The exercise involves a harbour phase at Visakhapatnam and a sea phase at Kakinada, demonstrating amphibious capabilities and fostering mutual understanding between the forces.
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India, US hold bilateral tri-service exercise Tiger Triumph-24 aboard INS Jalashwa in Vizag
Indian and US navies conduct Tiger Triumph-24 HADR exercise to enhance strategic partnership. Activities in Visakhapatnam and joint command centers strengthen coordination between forces, including Indian Army, Air Force, and special operations, alongside US Task Force participation.
Tiger Triumph-24: India-US tri-service humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise sets sail
India and the United States have begun a bilateral tri-service humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) exercise named Tiger Triumph-24, aiming to boost readiness and cooperation. The exercise, running from March 18 to 31, involves Indian and US Navy ships, aircraft, and personnel. It includes a Harbour Phase with training visits and exchanges, followed by a Sea Phase for maritime and HADR operations. This exercise is part of the ongoing partnership between the two countries and emphasizes enhancing interoperability for crisis response.
Flying to Southeast Asia gets easier with more flights, easy visa rules
Traffic to Southeast Asian countries like Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia is increasing exponentially after the countries eased visa regime for India.
"India will be world's premier manufacturing, service hub": Swiss Secretary lauds India-EFTA Trade Economic Partnership Agreement
Swiss State Secretary lauds the USD 100-billion free trade pact between India and EFTA. India will be the premier manufacturing and service hub. Swiss market is open for Indian goods. Switzerland plans to invest 100 billion USD in India.
MEA's Moscow staffer held for allegedly spying for Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence
Satendra Siwal, an Indian Embassy security guard in Moscow, was arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) for allegedly spying for Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Siwal, also a Ministry of External Affairs staff member, confessed to sharing sensitive information with a woman Pakistani intelligence operative for money. The authorities are investigating the ISI's modus operandi in Moscow, and Siwal's bank accounts will be analyzed to determine financial transactions. The incident is seen as a serious breach, and the Indian embassy in Moscow handles critical diplomatic missions.
Trying to crack toughest knots in FTA talks: UK envoy Alex Ellis
India and the UK launched the talks for FTA in January 2022, with an aim to conclude talks by Diwali last year, but the deadline was missed due to political developments in the UK. There are 26 chapters in the agreement, which include goods, services, investments and intellectual property rights.
Banking, financial services are looking up as bad debt, Covid-related stress are things of the past: Jaspal Bindra, Centrum Group
The new risk weightage norm is not a big challenge for Unity as we don’t have a big legacy book. But it will put a little deterrent to market players because 25% higher risk weightage always forces a rethink in the way business is done. At Unity, we are planning to get into personal loans. The starting point would be branded credit cards with three different partners, says Jaspal Bindra, chairman of Centrum Group.
Canada welcomes India's decision to resume some visa services, says "a good sign"
The decision came a month after New Delhi suspended the services in Canada and for Canadian citizens worldwide as tensions flared between the two nations last month following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations of the "potential" involvement of Indian agents in the killing of Khalistani extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on June 18 in British Columbia.
How India-Canada diplomatic standoff can impact Canadian interests
The diplomatic tensions between India and Canada have escalated, with Canada removing 41 diplomats and their dependents from India. This move comes after India called for a reduction in the number of Canadian diplomats in the country. The removal of Canadian diplomats dims hopes for a thaw in diplomatic ties between the two nations. While Canada downplays the crisis, it may face adverse impacts, particularly in the education and immigration sectors, as a large number of Indian students may choose other destinations for study and residency.
Biden administration drops travel abroad requirement for skilled workers renewing H-1B visas
Until 2004, certain categories of non-immigrant visas, particularly the H-1B, could be renewed or stamped inside the US. After that, for the renewal of these visas, in particular, those on H-1B, the foreign tech workers have to go out of the country, mostly to their own country to get the H-1B extension stamped on their passport. Restamping can only be done at any US consulate.
Dutch intel agency calls China "biggest threat to economic security"
The report also said that radical ideologies, terrorist threats, cyber-attacks, sabotage and organized crime undermine the rule of law in the country. Meanwhile, the Chinese Foreign Ministry, reacting to the Netherlands intelligence claim, called Dutch "irresponsible for relevant Dutch authorities to frame such mutually beneficial cooperation as an issue about security."
Russia, India plan to drop use of US dollar, euro in bilateral trade: Russian diplomat
If the two countries switch to rupee-rouble settlement without addressing trade imbalance, then Russian banks that accept rupee payments from Indian buyers and release the corresponding amount to Russian sellers in rouble will see a huge pile-up of the rupee even after buying back all the rouble Russian buyers pay for Indian products and services.
Don't depend on small incentives, subsidies; increase competitiveness: Piyush Goyal to industry
"If I look at the records, when SEIS was there, actually your exports did not grow at all, very nominal growth was there," he said adding "you must have observed that gradually I am removing all subsidies from the export system...because this makes us uncompetitive, this holds us back".
India, US signed bilateral space situational awareness arrangement
"Productive U.S. - India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue today where we finalized major defence initiatives including the signing of a new Space Situational Awareness arrangement forging the way to more advanced cooperation," Ely Ratner, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs tweeted.
Foreign backed radicals tried to make Kazakhstan a failed state: Envoy
"It is very symbolic that this Summit took place during the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the countries of Central Asia and India. Over the years, we have established a constructive political dialogue and are constantly expanding our multifaceted economic and humanitarian ties. Our vast Asian region has colossal resources and enormous intellectual potential. Important transport corridors and fast-growing markets are concentrated here."
US & India should set bold goals to achieve USD 500 billion in bilateral trade: new USIBC president
Total bilateral trade between India and the US stood at USD 80.5 billion in 2020-21 as against USD 88.9 billion in 2019-20. India's exports to the US stood at USD 51.62 billion in 2020-21 as against USD 53 billion in 2019-20. India's imports from the US stood at USD 28.9 billion in 2020-21 as against USD 35.9 billion in 2019-20, according to commerce ministry data.
India, UK take part in maiden bilateral tri-service exercise 'Konkan Shakti 2021'
According to an Indian Navy official, all participating units were split into two opposing forces with the aim of achieving 'sea control' to land Army ground-troops at a pre-designated site.
Qualitative improvement in bilateral ties between India and US: American diplomat Atul Keshap
Atul Keshap, 50, a career United States Foreign Service Officer, was addressing the Indian-American community during an event hosted by Indiaspora on Wednesday after his recent return from New Delhi where he served as US' interim Charge d'affaires.
Why Quad leaders are meeting in the midst of a pandemic
Quad leaders are scheduled to meet in person to discuss ways to tackle with the rising China problem. Bilateral meetings would also focus on AUKUS alliance.
India, US begin first tri-services exercise
The nine-day humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) exercise code-named 'Tiger Triumph' is aimed at developing inter-operability between the militaries of the two countries in HADR operations, officials said.
India, France plan to hold tri-service military games
This came up during defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s visit to France on October 11-12 for the first annual defence dialogue with her French counterpart Florence Parly, who also handed over a letter from President Emmanuel Macron for PM Narendra Modi to reaffirm the expanding bilateral strategic partnership, said sources on Monday.
First Indo-US tri-services exercise likely to include Special Forces of both countries
The three forces of India and the US already take part in bilateral exercises separately -- their armies participate in an annual drill called Yudh Abyaas, whose latest edition took place last month, the air forces take part in a bilateral drill called Cope India and the navies participate in an exercise in Malabar, involving Japan.
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