In his first major foreign policy address on India, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance emphasized the Trump administration's commitment to strengthening U.S.-India relations. Speaking at the Rajasthan International Center in Jaipur, Vance outlined a vision for partnership based on mutual respect and shared interests, criticizing previous administrations for approaching India...
India Launches Naval Vessels to Bolster Maritime Security
India simultaneously launched three naval vessels at Mumbai's Mazagon Dockyard: - A submarine (INS Vagsheer - a Scorpene-class diesel-electric submarine) - A destroyer - A frigate Strategic Context: - The Indian Ocean has become increasingly important for global power dynamics - 95% of India's trade moves through this region -...
India, France, Partner on Small Modular Nuclear Reactors
India and France have announced plans to collaborate on developing small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to France. This initiative marks a shift in India's nuclear energy policy and international partnerships. During their meeting, Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized nuclear energy's crucial role...
India’s Modi Bullish on the Country’s Economic Goals
As India heads into national elections starting this month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is confidently setting highly ambitious economic targets for the next decade if he wins another term as expected. According to a government document seen by Reuters, Modi aims to roughly double India's economy and and its exports...
Google to Set Up Global Fintech Center in India
Google will set up its global fintech operation center at GIFT City in Gujarat, its CEO Sundar Pichai said. The Indian-origin CEO said it is exciting to see the progress that the country has made, particularly around the vision of Digital India and the economic opportunity. Pichai added that Prime...
Biden, Modi speak: Align on Covid, Climate, China
India is #10 on the U.S trading partner list and was the tenth country called by President Biden, after Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, Germany. Russia. Japan, Korea and Australia. Note that there is no call with China yet. Most countries are allies or neighbors and the only rival...