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UP defence corridor attracts Rs 25,000 crore in deals through 154 MoUs, propels industrial growth
Uttar Pradesh has signed more than 150 defence manufacturing deals worth ₹25,000 crore, focusing on boosting India's defence production and exports. The projects, part of the UP Defence Industrial Corridor, will create 40,000 jobs across six districts. With notable companies like Adani Defence and BrahMos Aerospace involved, the initiative aims to propel the state's industrial value chain and support India's self-reliance in defence. Significant milestones include the delivery of AK-203 rifles and the development of a BrahMos missile plant.
India's foreign policy priorities under Modi 3.0
Narendra Modi is all set to become India’s Prime Minister for a third consecutive term. Here's a look at the likely foreign policy priorities under Modi 3.0.
SN Bose Scholarship: All about the student exchange program for studying in the US
SN Bose Scholarship fosters Indian student exchange with the US. Open Sep-Oct, offers stipend, health insurance, airfare. Eligible fields include Atmospheric & Earth Sciences, Chemical Sciences. SERB, IUSSTF, WINStep support the program.
India-US defence partnership evolved rapidly over the last year: Experts
The U.S.-India relationship emphasizes defense industrial base and security. Events by CUTS International and US-India Strategic Partnership Forum highlight evolving strategic importance, with discussions on technology cooperation and operational engagements in defense sectors.
Jaishankar in Seoul: India pitches for maritime security partnership with S Korea
The suggestions were put forward by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during his address at the Korea National Diplomatic Academy in Seoul on Tuesday. Jaishankar met the South Korean NSA and its Trade Minister on day one of his two-day trip.
Pakistani experts see no immediate improvement in Indo-Pak ties under PM Shehbaz Sharif's 2nd stint
The ties nosedived in 2019 after India abrogated Article 370 of the Constitution, revoking the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcating the state into two Union Territories.
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India, the US looking into exciting joint science & technology projects to further expand ties: Top American scientist
India and the US are building a strong science and technology partnership. The NSF is working with various Indian departments, and there is interest from multiple ministries in collaborating with the NSF. The focus is on digital technology, biomanufacturing, telecommunication, and earth sciences.
India-US cooperation would act as force multiplier for rules-based world order: Rajnath Singh
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized the natural partnership between India and the U.S., stating their cooperation is vital for a rules-based world order. Singh highlighted the alignment in strategic interests and the win-win economic relationship between the two nations. He urged American businesses to invest in India, de-risk, and contribute to India's development. The minister also discussed collaboration in defense technology and space, underlining the significance of their cooperation for global democratic stability.
Human spaceflight tests, deep ocean exploration: 2024 packed year for Indian science
After a successful moon landing, India gears up for ambitious space endeavors in 2024, including human spaceflight and lunar sample return missions. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) plans the launch of XPoSat to study X-rays and black holes. NISAR, a USD 1.2 billion collaboration with NASA, aims to study climate change.
India, US and South Korea to launch technology dialogue in early 2024
The decision was taken at the inaugural US-South Korea Next Generation Critical & Emerging Technologies Dialogue held in Seoul on Friday.
Biden admin 'bent backwards' to be very polite in its public response to Canadian allegations against India: Expert
Experts believe that Biden has been remarkable in regard to the India-Canada row because it cherishes its bond with India. The Biden administration has expressed concern over the allegations and urged India to cooperate with Canadian authorities in this investigation.
Trust between partners like India, Australia helping in efforts to secure free, open Indo-Pacific: Jaishankar
The External Affairs Minister of India, S Jaishankar, has stressed the value of trust between like-minded nations, such as Australia and India, in order to secure an open, free, peaceful, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region as well as an international order based on rules. He emphasised that the partnership is propelled by a shared understanding and attitude to the geostrategic situation in the Indo-Pacific region.
US envoy Eric Garcetti pitches for deeper Indo-US conversations on AI regulatory framework
In an interactive session organised by Observer Research Foundation, Garcetti stressed on the need to "get in front" of artificial intelligence (AI) to avoid facing catastrophic consequences.
India-US committed to safeguarding 'open, inclusive' Indo-Pacific: US envoy Eric Garcetti
US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, emphasised the significant strides made in enhancing the India-US defence partnership. Speaking on the India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue, Garcetti underscored the commitment to a rules-based international order in the Indo-Pacific. The dialogue addressed conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, expressing solidarity with Israel against terrorism while emphasizing the humanitarian impact.
Twentieth ASEAN-India Summit: Expectations and challenges
The Indian Prime Minister will participate in key summits at the 43rd ASEAN Summit in Jakarta, including the East Asia Summit and the 20th India-ASEAN Summit. The summit meetings provide opportunities for leaders to engage in dialogue and interactions. India's presence at the summit underscores its proactive engagement with ASEAN. The trade and investment flows between ASEAN and India have grown significantly, and both sides are working on enhancing connectivity and cooperation in various sectors.
View: Indo-US partnership soars on outer space alliance
Indeed, the credit goes to Prime Minister Modi who, during the last nine years, took a series of unorthodox and path-breaking decisions which enabled India to achieve a quantum jump in key areas, as a result of which, for example, the US, which had begun its space journey several years before India, today solicits India as an equal partner in its future endeavours.
Amid US-China rivalry, a landmark science deal faces new scrutiny
The US-China Science and Technology Agreement signed when Beijing and Washington established diplomatic ties in 1979 and renewed about every five years since, has been hailed as a stabilising force for the countries' relations.
Up and all over with down under
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Australia this week underlines the importance of India-Australia ties. The PM is going because Canberra is becoming one of the most important bilateral partners for New Delhi, and not just in the Indo-Pacific.
ISRO receives Indo-US jointly developed NISAR satellite
NISAR, an Earth-observation satellite, is being jointly developed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
How iCET is a step towards adapting to new strategic realities in the Indo-Pacific
iCET will be led by the US National Science Foundation and Department of Science and Technology of India. Among its goals is an ambition to foster a partnership, joining six of India's technology innovation hubs to support at least 25 joint research projects with the US in areas such as AI and data science, and apply its gains to agriculture, health and climate, etc.
Indian American Congressman Ami Bera gets a key role in US Indo-Pacific policy making
Indian-American Congressman Ami Bera's role in US foreign policy making with special focus on the Indo-Pacific region recently received a boost with his election to a key House sub-committee.
Stocks in the news: Biocon, NMDC, Brigade Enterprises, PB Fintech, SpiceJet and NDTV
Rajesh Exports, AVG Logistics, Shahlon Silk Industries, MRC Agrotech, Lee & Nee Softwares, Milton Industries and Destiny Logistics & Infra are among the companies that will announce their results for September 2022 quarter today.
Engagement with ASEAN: A critical element of India’s ‘Act East’ & ‘Indo-Pacific’ policy
Three potential areas for ASEAN-India partnership are Health security, digital economy and green sustainable development. India and ASEAN can work together to address the digital gap by solution and expertise sharing.
Strategic partnerships like those between India and US are built through shared interests and constant nurturing: Jaishankar
"Strategic partnerships like those between India and the United States are built through shared interests, common values, and constant nurturing. It is natural that each of us will bring to the relationship our particular perspectives, experiences and priorities," Jaishankar said.
India-US defence ties to stay on ambitious course bound by common vision for Indo-Pacific: Pentagon
Bound by "shared values and a common vision" for a free and open Indo-Pacific region, the US and India will continue to chart an ambitious course in their bilateral defence partnership to meet the challenges of the 21st century, the Pentagon has said.
Will lead efforts for trade pact in Indo-Pacific: USTR
In its trade policy agenda for 2022, the US Trade Representative said that the specific content of the trade arrangement will be developed through extensive consultation with trading partners, a broad base of stakeholders, and the Congress.
Indo-US partnership indispensable for Indo-Pacific security: Wendy Sherman, US Deputy Secretary of State
These views were expressed by Sherman while addressing a session last week in Mumbai organised by Ananta Aspen Centre of India’s leading public policy bodies. Sherman was on a two-day visit to India following PM Narendra Modis USA trip for maiden Quad summit held in physical format.
India has more women STEM grads than US, UK or France
According to World Bank data, percentage-wise there are more Indian female (43%) graduates in STEM at tertiary level than developed nations like the US (34%), UK (38%), Germany (27%) and France (32%).
Eight teams of scientists from India and US selected for pursuing research on COVID-19
The mission of the Indo-US Science and Technology Forum is to act as a catalyst to promote long-term scientific collaborations between India and the United States through partnerships amongst individual scientists, scientific institutions, and the scientific community at large, the DST statement said.
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