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TopicC-17 Globemaster

Topic: C-17 Globemaster

A C-17 landed in Kargil, shrouded in secrecy. Here’s why this is significant

Snehesh Alex Philip -
A C-17 landed in Kargil, shrouded in secrecy. Here's why this is significant

C-17 Globemaster, the Boeing workhorse India, US & even Taliban are flying in Afghan crisis

Snehesh Alex Philip -
The C-17 can carry large combat equipment & troops or undertake humanitarian aid. Besides India & the US, it is also in service with Qatar, Kuwait, UK, Australia, UAE & Canada.

With last-minute approval, India set to snap up world’s last available C-17 Globemaster

Manu Pubby -
Two years after the special request made to hold aircraft for India, defence ministry committee clears signing of contract.

India on verge of losing last available C-17 Globemaster over red tape

Manu Pubby -
Special request made to US in 2015 to hold last aircraft; MoD process stuck despite approval.

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Opinion

India must govern AI with confidence. Use guardrails, not handcuffs

Manish Maheshwari -
The good news is that India is not starting from zero. It knows how to innovate privately while also empowering innovation publicly.

AI Summit is a snapshot of today’s India — intelligence, competence in short supply

Tarique Rahman’s first address as Bangladesh PM had 3 warnings

Economy

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

Vrinda Tulsian -
On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Defence

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

Snehesh Alex Philip -
At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

National Interest

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

Shekhar Gupta -
This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.

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