US sets up new technology order, inducts Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Netherlands, UK, Israel, UAE, Australia. Comes at time when India-US trade talks have not delivered conclusive results.
The PM emphasised the pressing need for India to be technology-driven to achieve success. By 2030, India’s chip market is expected to grow to $100 billion.
To meet India’s goal of becoming a semiconductor powerhouse, IITs and IISc are rejigging curricula, launching short courses, and hosting online classes. Focus is on fabrication, not just design.
The so-called ‘showdown of the century’ between the two nations’ semiconductor industries has driven China’s innovation, fuelled by market demand and US restrictions.
Reports also look at the dwindling demand for diesel consumption in India, and how ‘overtourism’ and climate change are impacting India’s hill stations.
The 2 signed agreements on semiconductors, health, skilling & digital security. New digital development pact will aim to strengthen cooperation between the two countries' digital economies.
India must pursue technology partnerships, discuss trade in the Indo-Pacific, formulate stronger IP. This will help operationalise the notion of ‘trust’ in critical supply chains
In tactical terms, the shirtless protest was worse than a self-goal. Suddenly, the fiascos of the AI Summit were forgotten, and the Youth Congress’s disruption became the issue.
IAF is fine with accepting the aircraft with 'must-haves', even if some other steps remain pending, which may take at least another year, it is learnt.
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