US pushing India to seal key armed drone deal ahead of PM Modi's visit: Report
1 year, 6 months ago

US pushing India to seal key armed drone deal ahead of PM Modi's visit: Report

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of prime minister Narendra Modi's state visit to Washington, the Biden administration is pushing New Delhi to cut through its own red tape and advance a deal for dozens of US-made armed drones, two people familiar with the matter said. Read here: PM Modi to meet CEOs of top 20 American companies in Washington during US trip India has long expressed interest in buying large armed drones from the United States. Since the date for Modi's visit was fixed, the US State Department, Pentagon and White House have asked India to be able to "show" progress on the deal for as many as 30 armable MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones made by General Atomics, two sources said. Read here: Sullivan, Doval unveil cooperation road map "That's gonna be a decision that the government of India needs to make," said a senior Biden administration official.

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PM Modi arrives on three-day visit to the US, holds bilateral talks with Biden ahead of Quad Summit
3 months ago

PM Modi arrives on three-day visit to the US, holds bilateral talks with Biden ahead of Quad Summit

New Indian Express  

Meanwhile, during a bilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, President Biden addressed shared concerns regarding China, particularly its coercive and destabilizing activities in the South China Sea. "I look forward to joining my colleagues Joe Biden, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and PM Kishida for the Quad summit. PM Modi will be in the US for three days, during …

Deepening ties with India in several areas, says U.S.
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Deepening ties with India in several areas, says U.S.

The Hindu  

The U.S. is deepening its ties with India in several key areas, including economic and security cooperation, a senior official has said, emphasising that Washington will continue to cultivate this relationship. State Department Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel made the remarks on July 1 at his daily news conference in response to a question on U.S.-India relations and the recent conversation …

NSA Sullivan to visit New Delhi to engage new govt on shared India-U.S. priorities: White House
6 months, 2 weeks ago

NSA Sullivan to visit New Delhi to engage new govt on shared India-U.S. priorities: White House

The Hindu  

The White House has said U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan is scheduled to visit India to engage the new government in New Delhi on shared U.S.-India priorities as Narendra Modi prepares to take oath as Prime Minister for a third consecutive term. “President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India to congratulate him …

US says 'mega' drone deal with India will ensure enhanced maritime security
10 months, 3 weeks ago

US says 'mega' drone deal with India will ensure enhanced maritime security

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: Terming its partnership with India as among the most consequential ones, the US has said the proposed sale of 31 armed drones to New Delhi at an estimated cost of nearly USD 4 billion will ensure enhanced maritime security for the country. The US on Thursday approved the sale of 31 MQ-9B armed drones to India at an estimated …

US approves $4 bn India drone deal after assassination row
10 months, 3 weeks ago

US approves $4 bn India drone deal after assassination row

Hindustan Times  

The United States on Thursday approved a $4 billion sale of state-of-the-art drones to India, eager to modernize its military in the face of China, after a delay following an alleged assassination plot on US soil. After months of discussion with US lawmakers and India, the State Department formally informed Congress of the sale that includes 31 MQ-9B Sky Guardians, …

Modi, Biden vow stronger links, better chip supplies
1 year, 3 months ago

Modi, Biden vow stronger links, better chip supplies

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden reaffirmed their nations’ close ties and commitment to developing robust global semiconductor supply chains during their meeting before the G20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi, building on discussions from their June bilateral meeting. Modi and Biden also spoke of India’s intent to purchase MQ-9B Predator drones from US firm …

Modi, Biden talk semiconductors, defence and UNSC reform in bilateral meet
1 year, 3 months ago

Modi, Biden talk semiconductors, defence and UNSC reform in bilateral meet

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden picked up from where they left off in June during their bilateral meeting on Friday in advance of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi. The two leaders also welcomed India’s role as a repair and maintenance hub for US Navy vessels and increased efforts to bring private players in the …

QUAD, jet engines, drones, Chandrayaan-3 discussed in PM Modi-Biden meeting | India-US joint statement
1 year, 3 months ago

QUAD, jet engines, drones, Chandrayaan-3 discussed in PM Modi-Biden meeting | India-US joint statement

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden on Friday vowed to "deepen and diversify" the bilateral major defence partnership while welcoming forward movement in India's procurement of 31 drones and joint development of jet engines. India, US begin talks to send Indian astronaut to International Space Station next year President Biden congratulated Prime Minister Modi and the scientists …

India, US look forward to building on recent PM Modi's visit: Jaishankar
1 year, 3 months ago

India, US look forward to building on recent PM Modi's visit: Jaishankar

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: On the upcoming bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the G20 Summit, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that both nations are looking forward to building upon the "strong" state visit of PM Modi to the US which took place in June this year. Talking about the …

'US is India's Key Ally in Countering Terrorism': EAM Briefs Parl Panel; Cong Remains Absent
1 year, 4 months ago

'US is India's Key Ally in Countering Terrorism': EAM Briefs Parl Panel; Cong Remains Absent

News 18  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday chaired a meeting of the Parliamentary consultative committee for external affairs, during which India-US relations and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Washington visit were discussed. PM Modi’s US Visit In the meeting, the members also inquired about what transpired during the recent visit of the Prime Minister to the US. In the meeting, the …

Why PM Modi’s US visit is a big hit
1 year, 6 months ago

Why PM Modi’s US visit is a big hit

Firstpost  

PM Narendra Modi has concluded his three-day US visit, which saw a flurry of mega announcements. One of the most significant developments included American company General Electric announcing a collaboration with India’s state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd to produce fighter jet engines for the Indian Air Force. In the joint statement, Biden and Modi also appreciated Lam Research’s proposal to train …

Partnership between India, United States will make world better in 21st Century: PM Modi | VIDEO
1 year, 6 months ago

Partnership between India, United States will make world better in 21st Century: PM Modi | VIDEO

India TV News  

PM Modi US visit: Wrapping up his four-day State Visit to the United States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asserted that a new and proud journey of India-US ties has begun and the world is watching the two great democracies strengthening their bond. Addressing a cheerful gathering of Indian community members here, Modi said the full potential of partnership …

PM Modi's visit marks new era in India-US ties: Big takeaways
1 year, 6 months ago

PM Modi's visit marks new era in India-US ties: Big takeaways

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit has ushered in a new dawn in India-US relations. Though Modi’s visit was dominated by defence and strategic partnership talks, there were significant other achievements as well, such as leading US technology firm Micron Technology announcing an investment of up to $825 million to build a semiconductor assembly and test facility in India with the …

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | PM Modi in US | A major leap forward for India-US ties?
1 year, 6 months ago

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | PM Modi in US | A major leap forward for India-US ties?

The Hindu  

This week we are looking at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Washington, which saw US President Joseph Biden roll out the red carpet for him. He is also the third Indian leader to be invited as a State visitor to Washington Since 2009, when Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was invited by President Barack Obama And in 1963, when President …

US security agencies extra cautious about protests during PM Modi's visit
1 year, 6 months ago

US security agencies extra cautious about protests during PM Modi's visit

Firstpost  

The agencies are extra-cautious in the backdrop of the March attack on the Indian Consulate in San Francisco by pro-Khalistani groups who were protesting police action against radical preacher Amritpal Singh in Punjab. Security agencies in the US are adopting heightened measures while considering approvals for protest groups during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to the country, intelligence sources …

PM Modi’s visit to U.S. | Every issue of importance for India and the U. S. likely to feature in bilateral dialogue with President Biden: Foreign Secretary
1 year, 6 months ago

PM Modi’s visit to U.S. | Every issue of importance for India and the U. S. likely to feature in bilateral dialogue with President Biden: Foreign Secretary

The Hindu  

Every global and regional issue that is relevant to India and the U.S. is expected to feature in the bilateral dialogue that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold with American President Joe Biden during his upcoming official state visit to the U.S., Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra said on June 19. “Every regional and global issue that are important in …

PM Modi US visit: What's on cards in defence sector during Prime Minister's first state visit
1 year, 6 months ago

PM Modi US visit: What's on cards in defence sector during Prime Minister's first state visit

India TV News  

PM Modi US visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on his first official US state visit from June 21-24. It's going to be one of the most important visit of the Prime Minister during which he will lead international Yoga Day celebrations, attend dinner hosted by President Joe Biden, carry intensive meetings and attend a diaspora event. this will …

Historic in many ways: India's ambassador to US on PM Modi's state visit
1 year, 6 months ago

Historic in many ways: India's ambassador to US on PM Modi's state visit

India Today  

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official state visit to the US, India’s ambassador to the United States, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, said that PM Modi’s visit was historic in many ways as state visits are uncommon in America. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi is only the third Indian leader to have been invited for a state visit in the last 75 …

PM Modi's US Visit Will See 'Action-Oriented' Defence Partnership
1 year, 6 months ago

PM Modi's US Visit Will See 'Action-Oriented' Defence Partnership

ABP News  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first state visit to the US will see the heralding of "action-oriented" defence partnership even as both sides are poised to take the bilateral ties to the next level in terms of technology sharing, ABP Live has learnt. Defence partnership will take centre-stage during the bilateral talks between PM Modi and US President Joe …

Deals on drones and jets: How India-US defence ties are flourishing under PM Modi
1 year, 6 months ago

Deals on drones and jets: How India-US defence ties are flourishing under PM Modi

Firstpost  

Between 2015 and 2019, the US share in India’s total defence imports rose by 14 per cent. According to the United States Institute for Peace, defence ties between the two nations have been the “load-bearing pillar of the strategic partnership.” “The two countries have built intelligence-sharing channels and assessment capabilities to better identify and prepare for threats; developed access agreements …

‘Our most consequential relationships,’ US ahead of PM Modi’s visit
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Our most consequential relationships,’ US ahead of PM Modi’s visit

Live Mint  

During a press briefing on Thursday, US Department of State official spokesperson Matthew Miller emphasized that the partnership between the United States and India is among the "most consequential relationships." While acknowledging the importance of the upcoming visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the US, Miller refrained from disclosing specific details regarding the issues to be discussed. He …

PM’s US visit to be a watershed, says General Atomics global corp chief executive
1 year, 6 months ago

PM’s US visit to be a watershed, says General Atomics global corp chief executive

Hindustan Times  

Washington Vivek Lall Vivek Lall, the chief executive of General Atomics Global Corporation, has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s State visit to the US will be a “watershed”, and lauded Modi and President Joe Biden for taking the defence relationship to the next level. Lall, a veteran of the US defence industry, said, “The US-India defence relationship has been …

PM’s US visit to be a watershed, says General Atomics global corp chief executive
1 year, 6 months ago

PM’s US visit to be a watershed, says General Atomics global corp chief executive

Hindustan Times  

Washington Vivek Lall Vivek Lall, the chief executive of General Atomics Global Corporation, has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s State visit to the US will be a “watershed”, and lauded Modi and President Joe Biden for taking the defence relationship to the next level. Lall, a veteran of the US defence industry, said, “The US-India defence relationship has been …

NSA Sullivan's visit underscored dynamism of India-US partnership: White House
1 year, 6 months ago

NSA Sullivan's visit underscored dynamism of India-US partnership: White House

Hindustan Times  

The just concluded India visit of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan underscored the dynamism of the India-US partnership in advance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's historic state visit next week, the White House said on Thursday. US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "Sullivan’s visit underscored the dynamism of the US-India partnership in advance of Prime …

Ahead of Modi’s visit to US, India approves procurement of MQ-9B armed drones
1 year, 6 months ago

Ahead of Modi’s visit to US, India approves procurement of MQ-9B armed drones

Hindustan Times  

India’s defence ministry on Thursday approved the acquisition of 31 MQ-9B armed drones from the US, with a formal announcement on the deal expected during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s State visit to Washington next week, people familiar with the matter said. India is expected to buy the drones, which have an endurance of more than 27 hours and can operate …

PM Modi's upcoming visit to be historic, says India's ambassador to US; lists 5 areas to be covered
1 year, 6 months ago

PM Modi's upcoming visit to be historic, says India's ambassador to US; lists 5 areas to be covered

Firstpost  

Indian Ambassador to US Taranjit Singh Sandhu said he had conversation with several Congressmen and senators who have expressed a lot of excitement about PM Modi’s upcoming visit Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US is “historic and path-breaking”, said Indian Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu. ‘Excitement among US Congress members’ Sandhu said that he had conversation …

Ahead of PM Modi's visit, Defence Ministry to chair MQ-9 Reaper drone deal with US today
1 year, 6 months ago

Ahead of PM Modi's visit, Defence Ministry to chair MQ-9 Reaper drone deal with US today

Live Mint  

Prior to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming trip to the United States, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to commence the Defence Acquisition Council meeting today.As reported by ANI citing defence officials, the meeting will be attended by senior officials from the Defence Ministry and the military. Additionally, all three services have plans to procure similar types of medium-altitude and …

Ahead of PM Modi’s visit, US lawmaker calls for immediate defence ties with India
1 year, 6 months ago

Ahead of PM Modi’s visit, US lawmaker calls for immediate defence ties with India

Live Mint  

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United States, US Representative Richard McCormick has emphasised on strong ties between US and India economically, militarily and strategically. US Representative Richard McCormick has stressed the importance of closer economic and strategic ties between the United States and India. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} He highlighted India's strategic location near China, Pakistan and Bangladesh …

US lawmaker calls for immediate defence ties with India
1 year, 6 months ago

US lawmaker calls for immediate defence ties with India

Live Mint  

US Representative Richard McCormick has stressed the importance of closer economic and strategic ties between the United States and India. He highlighted India's strategic location near China, Pakistan and Bangladesh and emphasised the need for a strong partnership to address regional challenges effectively. During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Washington, the US is reportedly urging India to finalise …

‘Historic, path-breaking': Indian Ambassador to US on PM Modi's upcoming state visit
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Historic, path-breaking': Indian Ambassador to US on PM Modi's upcoming state visit

Hindustan Times  

Indian Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Thursday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming state visit to the US is historic and path-breaking". Taranjit Singh Sandhu “PM Modi will be the first leader in independent India to address the US Congress twice.In my conversations with many of the congressmen and senators, I can certainly tell you that …

PM Modi's US visit: What are five key areas to be covered?
1 year, 6 months ago

PM Modi's US visit: What are five key areas to be covered?

Live Mint  

Indian Ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, describes the forthcoming state visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the US as an unprecedented and groundbreaking event. The upcoming agenda during the Prime Minister's visit to the US will encompass five broad areas, prominently including defence and strategic cooperation, which will receive appropriate attention. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} President Joe Biden and …

Stage all set for PM Modi's visit to United States
1 year, 6 months ago

Stage all set for PM Modi's visit to United States

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A day after holding talks with India’s national security adviser Ajit Doval and then calling on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, America’s national security adviser Jake Sullivan on Wednesday held talks with external affairs minister S. Jaishankar ahead of Mr Modi’s visit to the United States next week. Also discussed global strategic developments from the perspective of our partnership.” …

Stage all set for PM Modi's visit to United States
1 year, 6 months ago

Stage all set for PM Modi's visit to United States

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A day after holding talks with India’s national security adviser Ajit Doval and then calling on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, America’s national security adviser Jake Sullivan on Wednesday held talks with external affairs minister S. Jaishankar ahead of Mr Modi’s visit to the United States next week. Also discussed global strategic developments from the perspective of our partnership.” …

US pushing India to seal armed drone buy when Modi visits: Report
1 year, 6 months ago

US pushing India to seal armed drone buy when Modi visits: Report

Al Jazeera  

Bureaucracy has blocked the deal for SeaGuardian drones – which could be worth $2bn to $3bn – for years, Reuters report says. Ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to Washington, the Biden administration is pushing New Delhi to cut through its own red tape and advance a deal for dozens of United States-made armed drones, two people …

US-India have terrific cooperation, significant defence ties in QUAD, White House ahead of PM Modi's visit
1 year, 6 months ago

US-India have terrific cooperation, significant defence ties in QUAD, White House ahead of PM Modi's visit

Live Mint  

The USA and India share a ‘significant defence partnership’ and ‘terrific cooperation’ in Quad, USNSC Coordinator said ahead of PM Modi's visit to the USA India and the USA have a ‘significant defence partnership' and ‘terrific cooperation’ in QUAD, across the Indo-Pacific with India, said USNSC Coordinator, John Kirby on Monday, ahead of PM Modi's visit to the USA. Highlighting …

US-India have terrific cooperation, significant defence ties in QUAD,White House
1 year, 6 months ago

US-India have terrific cooperation, significant defence ties in QUAD,White House

Live Mint  

India and the USA have a ‘significant defence partnership' and ‘terrific cooperation’ in QUAD, across the Indo-Pacific with India, said USNSC Coordinator, John Kirby on Monday, ahead of PM Modi's visit to the USA. He also said that the US is looking forward to having Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "As you know, the United States has a significant defence partnership …

PM Modi's US visit will set new benchmarks for bilateral ties: Pentagon
1 year, 6 months ago

PM Modi's US visit will set new benchmarks for bilateral ties: Pentagon

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US this month will set new benchmarks for bilateral ties and some "really big, historic and exciting" announcements are likely to be made on defence cooperation and boosting India's indigenous military industrial base, the Pentagon has said. When Prime Minister Modi comes here to Washington for a State Visit later in the …

PM Modi's U.S. visit will set new benchmarks for bilateral ties: Pentagon
1 year, 6 months ago

PM Modi's U.S. visit will set new benchmarks for bilateral ties: Pentagon

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the U.S. in June month to set new benchmarks for bilateral ties and big announcements are likely to be made on defence industrial cooperation and boosting India's indigenous military base, the Pentagon has said. “When Prime Minister Modi comes here to Washington for a State Visit later in the month, I think it will …

Ahead of PM Modi's visit, US hails India's ‘critical role’ on global stage
1 year, 6 months ago

Ahead of PM Modi's visit, US hails India's ‘critical role’ on global stage

Hindustan Times  

President Joe Biden's top official for the Indo-Pacific region said on Tuesday he hoped a visit this month by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi "consecrates" the relationship with India as the most important for the U.S. in the world. "Many business groups, investment groups, are looking at India as part of a strategy to diversify globally new supply chains, new …

‘Most Important Bilateral Relationship’: US Hopes to Solidify India Ties with PM Modi's State Visit
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Most Important Bilateral Relationship’: US Hopes to Solidify India Ties with PM Modi's State Visit

News 18  

A top White House official said on Tuesday he hoped a state visit this month by Prime Minister Narendra Modi “consecrates” the relationship with India as the most important for the US in the world. Kurt Campbell, President Joe Biden’s top official for the Indo-Pacific region told a Washington-based think tank India was playing a “critical role” globally and not …

U.S. NSA Jake Sullivan to visit New Delhi next week ahead of PM Modi’s Washington visit
1 year, 6 months ago

U.S. NSA Jake Sullivan to visit New Delhi next week ahead of PM Modi’s Washington visit

The Hindu  

U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan will visit India next week, for meetings with NSA Ajit Doval and other officials, as part of a number of high-level meetings ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United States later this month, sources confirmed. The visit by Mr. Sullivan, seen as one of U.S. President Joseph Biden’s key foreign policy …

Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets Jaishankar, discusses PM Modi's upcoming visit to U.S.
1 year, 7 months ago

Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets Jaishankar, discusses PM Modi's upcoming visit to U.S.

The Hindu  

As External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met in Hiroshima on Sunday, both sides discussed plans for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the U.S. in June, with sources saying a number of possible plans including a “short retreat” outside Washington are still being finalised. “We look forward to hosting Indian Prime Minister Narendra …

India’s Modi to visit White House in June as Biden seeks stronger ties amid competition with China
1 year, 7 months ago

India’s Modi to visit White House in June as Biden seeks stronger ties amid competition with China

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will host Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House next month, courting an Indo-Pacific leader with whom he has sought stronger ties as the United States looks to blunt China’s growing assertiveness in the region. Modi’s visit June 22 “will affirm the deep and close partnership between the United States and India and …

White House announces PM Modi’s state visit to Washington DC in June
1 year, 7 months ago

White House announces PM Modi’s state visit to Washington DC in June

The Hindu  

The White House has announced the state visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Washington DC next month. “President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will host Prime Minister Narendra Modi of the Republic of India for an Official State Visit to the United States, which will include a state dinner, on June 22, 2023,” the announcement said, adding …

Biden to host India’s Modi at White House next month
1 year, 7 months ago

Biden to host India’s Modi at White House next month

Al Jazeera  

Narendra Modi’s visit to Washington seeks to ‘affirm the deep and close partnership’ between the US and India, White House says. US President Joe Biden will host Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Washington, DC next month, the White House has announced, in a trip the Biden administration said aims to “affirm the deep and close partnership” between the two …

Sanjaya Baru | If not 126, then 220… Modi deals China card
1 year, 10 months ago

Sanjaya Baru | If not 126, then 220… Modi deals China card

Deccan Chronicle  

Mahbub-ul-Haq was a distinguished Pakistani economist. “I want to go to Paris and the French have said they will invite me for a state visit if we agree to buy something from them.” Ms Bhutto’s finance minister had to cough up enough funds for Pakistan to buy some military hardware that would please the Elysee Palace enough to send out …

India, U.S. discuss PM Narendra Modi\'s White House visit
1 year, 10 months ago

India, U.S. discuss PM Narendra Modi\'s White House visit

Deccan Chronicle  

WASHINGTON: The Biden administration is in talks with Indian officials over a possible White House visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi later this year, according to a U.S. official aware of the discussions and another person briefed on the matter. U.S. President Joe Biden is eager to deepen ties with the world's largest democracy as part of his bid to …

India, US keen to fast track $3 billion predator armed drone deal: Report
1 year, 10 months ago

India, US keen to fast track $3 billion predator armed drone deal: Report

India TV News  

India-US relations: India and the United States are keen for an early conclusion of the 30 MQ-9B predator armed drones deal at a cost of over USD 3 billion, which will help New Delhi strengthen its overall surveillance apparatus along the Line of Actual Control and the Indian Ocean. The MQ-9B predator armed drones -- 10 each for three services …

PM Modi to fly to Japan for Quad summit next week
2 years, 7 months ago

PM Modi to fly to Japan for Quad summit next week

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Tokyo for his second in-person Quad summit on Tuesday, where he will also hold bilateral talks with U.S. President Joseph Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, the Ministry of External Affairs announced. “The forthcoming Quad Summit provides an opportunity for the Leaders to exchange views about developments …

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