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TopicAjit Lal

Topic: Ajit Lal

With new Manipur govt in place, Ajit Lal is MHA’s new Northeast adviser. Retd IPS had overseen Naga talks

Lal replaces A.K. Mishra whose term ended last week. Lal will be involved in tripartite talks between Kuki-Zo groups, Centre and Manipur government.

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India seeks US tariff advantage over rivals before finalising trade deal

While US & Indian officials have signaled that a deal was within reach, talks have dragged on amid disputes over tariffs, market access & protections for politically sensitive sectors.

SMPP partners with Europe’s KNDS to build loitering munitions in India amid growing military demand

Under the agreement, the loitering munitions will be offered to the Indian Army as part of efforts to address what the companies described as an ‘urgent requirement’.

Why many parties break up when out of power and some don’t

Ideology keeps parties together, or the glue of power. Without either, you face the ongoing defections at an industrial scale.