Defence Secretary says India-US want to co-develop, co-produce equipment required by the 2 nations, adding that production plan will be drawn up once army's military’s needs are finalised.
US-based Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, designated a terrorist by India, had issued a 'threat' against Air India flights. The 2 sides also discussed trade & space cooperation, among other things.
India & Russia are looking at signing a defence logistics exchange pact when President Putin comes calling, with a ceremonial handing over of S-400 Triumf air defence systems likely too.
Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.
Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.
21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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