Defense

Modi-Trump 10-Year Defense Framework: Bold New India-U.S. Partnership

Modi-Trump 10-Year Defense Framework: Bold New India-U.S. Partnership

10-Year Defense Framework, COMPACT Initiative, and Ambitious Trade Goals Announced On February 13, 2025, President Donald J. Trump hosted Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an official working visit at the White House in Washington, D.C. The leaders represented two sovereign and vibrant democracies. These democracies cherish freedom, the rule of law, human rights, and pluralism. They reaffirmed the strength of the India-U.S. Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. They launched the “U.S.-India COMPACT for the 21st Century” initiative. This initiative is designed to catalyze transformative change across military, commercial, and technological spheres. Tangible outcomes are expected later this year. This bold new…
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India’s Strong Border Counter against China: Rs 7,146 crore Budget to BRO

India’s Strong Border Counter against China: Rs 7,146 crore Budget to BRO

To improve the border infrastructure further, Rs 7,146.50 crore has been allocated to help the movement of Armed Forces personnel through tough terrains. This allocation is under the capital head which is 9.74% higher than the BE of 2024-25. The financial provision made for the FY 2025-26 for BRO will promote the nation's strategic interest in border areas. It will construct tunnels, bridges, and roads like LGG-Damteng-Yangtse in Arunachal Pradesh, Asha-Cheema-Anita in J&K, and Birdhwal-Puggal-Bajju in Rajasthan. It will also boost socio-economic development. Additionally, it will offer employment opportunities and encourage tourism. BRO has created significant employment opportunities. It has…
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