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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
TopicModi US visit

Topic: Modi US visit

Diversifying supply chain or countering China? US official weighs in on big-ticket India-US defence deals

Senior US State Department official Melisa Doherty has said ‘India should have a diverse (military) supply chain in its efforts to maintain its own territorial integrity and security’.

Our take on Manipur, Uniform Civil Code, Modi’s US visit—in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

8 suicides in 3 months: A Surat diamond industry problem nobody is willing to acknowledge

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

Dalit absence from Modi-Biden dinner a tale of missed opportunities

The failure to acknowledge and celebrate Dalit entrepreneurs’ achievements erodes trust and undermines India’s commitment to inclusivity and equality.

Debate over ‘APPosition’ & a ‘thankful Obama’

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

White House blasts online vitriol against WSJ journalist who asked Modi about minority rights

Biden administration says attack completely unacceptable, antithetical to the very principles of democracy.

Pakistan summons US envoy following Modi-Biden statement on cross-border terrorism

Islamabad expressed concern over a statement last week by US President and PM Modi that called on Pakistan to ensure its territory was not used as a base for militant attacks.

Modi has signed the defence deals with US. Now DRDO, private sectors must deliver

Without the govt enabling the public and private sectors, the deals signed between Modi and Biden won't realise their potential in strengthening India’s military power.

Vrinda Kapoor, tech entrepreneur at Modi-Biden table, is key player in India’s semiconductor mission

CEO of 3rdiTech & biologist by training, Kapoor was invited to White House during PM Modi’s US visit as part of delegation of Indian entrepreneurs helping build strategic alliances.

On Camera

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

Three Indian Navy ships deployed to South China Sea

Deployment comes at a time when Yuan Wang 03, a Chinese missile and satellite tracking vessel, has entered Indian Ocean Region.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.