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News   -   Oct 22, 2024 India-China Reach Border Agreement
India-China Reach Border Agreement

The Indian government announced that it has reached an agreement with China regarding "patrolling arrangements" and a military standoff at the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The announcement was made by Vikram Misri, Foreign Secretary of India, just before Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Russia for the BRICS

by Daanish Narayan
News   -   Oct 21, 2024 Parliamentary Standing Committee to Prioritise Hybrid Warfare Readiness
Parliamentary Standing Committee to Prioritise Hybrid Warfare Readiness

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence, led by Rahul Gandhi, is prioritising discussions on the readiness of the Indian Armed Forces for hybrid warfare, including cyber and non-kinetic threats.

by Daanish Narayan
News   -   Oct 18, 2024 India to Rethink Stryker Armoured Vehicle Deal With Canada
India to Rethink Stryker Armoured Vehicle Deal With Canada

Amid growing diplomatic tensions between India and Canada, India is reconsidering the Indian Army's plan to purchase Ontario-produced Stryker armoured vehicles. Instead, the focus is shifting towards developing defence equipment domestically. The most capable armoured infantry combat vehicle in India is produced by the Defence Research and Development

by Daanish Narayan
Economy   -   Oct 16, 2024 India-US Relations under Modi 3.0
India-US Relations under Modi 3.0

The US-India Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership is advancing with initiatives like the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity, alongside investments in clean energy and technology sectors.

by Amal Anzari
Economy   -   Oct 16, 2024 India-Russia Relations: A Long-Standing Partnership
India-Russia Relations: A Long-Standing Partnership

India and Russia’s long-standing partnership is marked by deepening energy, trade, and defence ties. Bilateral trade surged to $65.7 billion, with growing collaboration in emerging sectors like renewable energy and advanced technology.

by Amal Anzari
News   -   Oct 15, 2024 India Signs $3.5 Billion UAV and Missile Deal with the US
India Signs $3.5 Billion UAV and Missile Deal with the US

India has finalised a nearly $3.5 billion deal with the US for the procurement of 31 MQ-9B High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) armed Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) from General Atomics. The package includes 170 AGM-114R Hellfire missiles, laser-guided bombs, and other munitions. The Cabinet Committee on Security approved the

by Amal Anzari
News   -   Oct 09, 2024 Defence industry targets record production and export growth
Defence industry targets record production and export growth

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced a renewed focus on developing India’s defence ecosystem. He highlighted initiatives like defence industrial corridors, positive indigenisation lists (PILs), and the corporatisation of the Ordnance Factory Board. Singh urged increased private sector involvement and called on foreign companies and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to

by Amal Anzari
Defence   -   Aug 25, 2024 India's Government Has Ambitions for Surging Defence Exporters
India's Government Has Ambitions for Surging Defence Exporters

India has been a growing defence exporter in international trade, increasing its exports 30-fold in the last decade. This growth is steered by government policies that ease the licensing systems and approvals.

by Daanish Narayan
India-China Reach Border Agreement
News   -   Oct 22, 2024 India-China Reach Border Agreement

The Indian government announced that it has reached an agreement with China regarding "patrolling arrangements" and a military standoff at the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The announcement was made by Vikram Misri, Foreign Secretary of India, just before Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Russia for the BRICS

by Daanish Narayan
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News   -   Oct 22, 2024 India-China Reach Border Agreement
India-China Reach Border Agreement

The Indian government announced that it has reached an agreement with China regarding "patrolling arrangements" and a military standoff at the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The announcement was made by Vikram Misri, Foreign Secretary of India, just before Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Russia for the BRICS

by Daanish Narayan
News   -   Oct 21, 2024 Parliamentary Standing Committee to Prioritise Hybrid Warfare Readiness
Parliamentary Standing Committee to Prioritise Hybrid Warfare Readiness

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence, led by Rahul Gandhi, is prioritising discussions on the readiness of the Indian Armed Forces for hybrid warfare, including cyber and non-kinetic threats.

by Daanish Narayan
News   -   Oct 18, 2024 India to Rethink Stryker Armoured Vehicle Deal With Canada
India to Rethink Stryker Armoured Vehicle Deal With Canada

Amid growing diplomatic tensions between India and Canada, India is reconsidering the Indian Army's plan to purchase Ontario-produced Stryker armoured vehicles. Instead, the focus is shifting towards developing defence equipment domestically. The most capable armoured infantry combat vehicle in India is produced by the Defence Research and Development

by Daanish Narayan
Economy   -   Oct 16, 2024 India-US Relations under Modi 3.0
India-US Relations under Modi 3.0

The US-India Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership is advancing with initiatives like the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity, alongside investments in clean energy and technology sectors.

by Amal Anzari
Economy   -   Oct 16, 2024 India-Russia Relations: A Long-Standing Partnership
India-Russia Relations: A Long-Standing Partnership

India and Russia’s long-standing partnership is marked by deepening energy, trade, and defence ties. Bilateral trade surged to $65.7 billion, with growing collaboration in emerging sectors like renewable energy and advanced technology.

by Amal Anzari
News   -   Oct 15, 2024 India Signs $3.5 Billion UAV and Missile Deal with the US
India Signs $3.5 Billion UAV and Missile Deal with the US

India has finalised a nearly $3.5 billion deal with the US for the procurement of 31 MQ-9B High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) armed Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) from General Atomics. The package includes 170 AGM-114R Hellfire missiles, laser-guided bombs, and other munitions. The Cabinet Committee on Security approved the

by Amal Anzari
News   -   Oct 09, 2024 Defence industry targets record production and export growth
Defence industry targets record production and export growth

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced a renewed focus on developing India’s defence ecosystem. He highlighted initiatives like defence industrial corridors, positive indigenisation lists (PILs), and the corporatisation of the Ordnance Factory Board. Singh urged increased private sector involvement and called on foreign companies and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to

by Amal Anzari
Defence   -   Aug 25, 2024 India's Government Has Ambitions for Surging Defence Exporters
India's Government Has Ambitions for Surging Defence Exporters

India has been a growing defence exporter in international trade, increasing its exports 30-fold in the last decade. This growth is steered by government policies that ease the licensing systems and approvals.

by Daanish Narayan
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Morning Briefing   -   Nov 15, 2024 Commerce Minister Calls for Repo Rate Cut
Commerce Minister Calls for Repo Rate Cut

Highlights include conflicting views on the repo rate cut, the Reliance-Disney merger, ISRO's proposal to Mexico and views from columnists on the violence in Manipur.

by Daanish Narayan
News   -   Nov 14, 2024 Seaplanes to Connect Remote India: Aviation Minister Eyes North East
Seaplanes to Connect Remote India: Aviation Minister Eyes North East

In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to expand national connectivity, Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu announced plans to introduce seaplanes to reach remote areas across India, including the North East. During an aviation conference at Meghalaya’s Umiam Lake, Naidu took a test ride on

by Amal Anzari
News   -   Nov 14, 2024 India’s October Exports Surge by 17%
India’s October Exports Surge by 17%

India's goods exports rose by 17.25% to $39.2 billion in October, marking the highest monthly tally in recent times, while imports reached $66.34 billion, a 3.9% increase from last year. From April to October, non-petroleum exports set a new high at $211.3 billion,

by Amal Anzari
News   -   Nov 14, 2024 RBI Governor Affirms Resilient Indian Economy Amid Global Challenges
RBI Governor Affirms Resilient Indian Economy Amid Global Challenges

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das shared an optimistic view on India's economic resilience, despite global challenges like inflation and geopolitical tensions. Das highlighted the RBI’s measures, including a robust regulatory framework and responsive policy shifts, to address emerging risks. He pointed to improved inflation

by Amal Anzari
Morning Briefing   -   Nov 14, 2024 First Phase of Voting Completed in State Elections
First Phase of Voting Completed in State Elections

Highlights include the inauguration of projects by the PM, India's push for nuclear power, the rise in renewable energy capacity and views from columnists on the Maharashtra state elections.

by Daanish Narayan
News   -   Nov 13, 2024 US Leads in Indian Engineering Exports; UAE, Saudi Arabia Follow
US Leads in Indian Engineering Exports; UAE, Saudi Arabia Follow

The United States remains the top importer of Indian engineering goods, purchasing $9.3 billion (up 6.2%) from April to September, according to data from the Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC). The United Arab Emirates (UAE), benefitting from a Free Trade Agreement with India, secured the second spot with

by Amal Anzari
News   -   Nov 13, 2024 Swedish Firms Eye Tamil Nadu for Expansion, IKEA Among Four Exploring New Ventures
Swedish Firms Eye Tamil Nadu for Expansion, IKEA Among Four Exploring New Ventures

Sweden’s Ambassador to India, Jan Thesleff, announced that four Swedish companies, including IKEA, are considering establishing bases in Tamil Nadu. Currently, 70 Swedish firms operate in the State, employing around 25,000 people. Other Swedish companies, such as Scandinavian Robot Systems in Chennai and Jacobi in Coimbatore, will open

by Amal Anzari
News   -   Nov 13, 2024 By-Elections Witness High Voter Turnout Across Multiple States
By-Elections Witness High Voter Turnout Across Multiple States

Voting concluded for 31 Assembly seats across 10 states, with significant voter turnout. Kerala’s Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll, featuring Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s debut, recorded 64.27% turnout, lower than the previous 72.92%. Rajasthan's seven Assembly constituencies saw a turnout of 64.82%. Karnataka recorded the

by Amal Anzari
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