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TopicPM Modi in US

Topic: PM Modi in US

Modi-Trump deal: Consensus on tariffs & illegal migration, US vows to act on Sikh separatism, terror

PM Narendra Modi’s meeting with Donald Trump in US this month has a number of strategic takeaways, more than the substantive material outcomes.

On Russia-Ukraine war, Modi cements India’s position: not neutral, on the ‘side of peace’

Hours before his meeting with Modi, Trump spoke with Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Wednesday in an effort to kickstart negotiations to end the war.

Trump approves Tahawwur Rana’s extradition, vows to work with India to counter ‘radical Islamic terror’

The 26/11 accused, acquitted in US of charges directly tied to the 2008 Mumbai attacks, was convicted in a separate case linked to a plot against a Danish newspaper. He is detained in LA.

Modi talks road to peace with Zelenskyy in New York, India looking at ‘specific proposals’

Indian PM met with Ukrainian President on Kyiv's request. Several issues discussed including peace proposals for early resolution to Russia-Ukraine war. Third meeting in 3 months.

‘India in favour of peaceful resolution,’ PM Modi reaffirms support to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

Narendra Modi, who is in New York on the last leg of his three-day visit to the US, met Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the UN's landmark Summit of the Future Monday.

Semiconductors to maritime security, Quad leaders announce new initiatives, say grouping ‘here to stay’

Ports, cancer prevention, logistics, disaster relief also figure in Quad leaders’ declaration. Mini-lateral also takes aim at China, without naming the country, on ports & UNCLOS.

Modi meets Japanese, Australian counterparts; discusses ‘stability, prosperity’ of Indo-Pacific region

Modi and Albanese reaffirmed their commitment to 'further deepen' bilateral ties, with the Indian leader saying that he 'cherishes the time-tested friendship' with Australia.

Global media does a vibe check on Rahul Gandhi and his US trip & the tea shops of India

Rahul Gandhi’s style is more 'low key' while Modi moves through the world 'in a whirl of pomp', says one article. Another notes how India could play active role in ending war in Ukraine. 

As Indians buy cheaper products, smaller packs, FMCG sector takes a hit

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

Fate of ‘Project Cheetah’ and Congress-AAP ‘on the same path’

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

On Camera

Indian bureaucracy should be given incentives and rewards: MH Mody

Is there a place for a counter-bureaucracy, or a separate and competing bureaucracy to counterbalance the force of the executive’s bureaucracy, asked author MH Mody in 1980.

India’s urban co-op banks are turning the page—crisis to cautious revival, one metric at a time

With bad loans shrinking & capital buffers stronger, urban co-op banks’ new umbrella body NUCFDC is now prioritising rollout of digital transformation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.