A legislative amendment seeking CAATSA waiver for India for defence trade with Russia was passed by a voice vote in the US House of Representatives Thursday.
Introduced by Congressman Ro Khanna, the amendment urges Biden administration to use their authority to provide India with a (CAATSA) waiver to help deter aggressors like China.
The sanctions are meant to punish Turkey for its purchase of Russia’s S-400 missile-defense system, which its NATO allies say compromise the alliance’s defenses.
India will soon pay Russia the first installment for S-400 Triumf air defence system. The delivery of the first system will be done within two years of this payment.
Racism is a problem for privileged mainlanders only when it's meted out to them abroad. In their own backyard, it's normalised as 'I was just kidding. Chill yaar'.
Biotechnology has emerged as the fastest-growing segment, valued at $11.46 billion, led by fermentation-based industries, biofuels, enzymes and sustainable materials.
The 7 February incident involving Tejas aircraft caused severe damage to its frame. IAF and HAL are working together as part of the Board of Inquiry (BoI) to probe the incident.
COMMENTS