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India, US discuss strategic and defense priorities at 2+2 Intersessional Dialogue

Biz September 16, 2024September 16, 2024 indica

India and the US discussed bilateral strategic and defense priorities and regional and global issues at the 2+2 Intersessional Dialogue in Delhi on Monday, September 16.

“India and the US held the 2+2 Intersessional today with officials from India’s Ministry of External Affairs and Defence, and the U.S. State and Defense Departments. Key discussions covered bilateral strategic and defense priorities, alongside regional and global issues,” Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated in a post on X.

“Strongest bilateral partnership ever,” says Secretary Blinken as 2+2 dialog begins

News November 9, 2023November 10, 2023 indica

As the fifth India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialog begins in New Delhi, the United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has described the partnership between the two countries as the “strongest ever.” “It is always wonderful to be here in India. We are building a remarkable year of engagement…We have not only the strongest bilateral partnership we’ve ever had, but also a regional one, and indeed, a global one that was further evidenced by India’s leadership for the G20 this year,” Blinken said.

Antony Blinken to visit India for 2+2 Ministerial Dialog this month

News November 1, 2023November 2, 2023 indica

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will embark on a five-nation visit, concluding with India to participate in the 2+2 Ministerial Dialog in November, the State Department informed in a statement. Blinken will be visiting Israel, Jordan, Japan, South Korea and lastly, India. During his visit to India, Blinken will be accompanied by US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin. The US delegation will meet External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and other senior Indian officials to discuss both bilateral and global concerns and developments in the Indo-Pacific.

India, US sign defence tech transfer pact, pledge to boost strategic ties at 2+2

News December 18, 2019December 18, 2019 indica

Arul Louis-   India and the US have signed an agreement to facilitate transfer of defence technology during a 2+2 meeting of the top foreign affairs and defense leaders on growing strategic relations between the world’s largest and most powerful democracies. India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and US Secretary […]

India-US 2+2 foreign affairs, defense ministerial next week

News December 12, 2019 indica

Arul Louis-   The India-US 2+2 ministerial dialogue of the top foreign affairs and defense leaders will be held on Wednesday, the State Department has announced. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Secretary of Defense Mark Esper will host India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishanker and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh in Washington to “focus […]

India, US 2+2 meet reviews progress of defence ties

News August 23, 2019 indica 0 Comments

IANS-   India and the US reviewed the progress of their cooperation in the fields of defense, security and foreign policy during the bilateral 2+2 Inter-sessional meeting in Monterey, California. The Indian delegation was led jointly by Gourangalal Das, Joint Secretary in Ministry of External Affairs and V. Anandarajan, Joint Secretary in Ministry of Defence. […]

Doval, top US officials hold ‘broad-based’ talks post 2+2

News, Spotlight September 23, 2018 indica 0 Comments

indica Washington Bureau   Nearly, after the India-US ‘2+2 Dialogue’, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met his American counterpart John Bolton, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defense Secretary James Mattis, in Washington DC this week to discuss the “future direction” of the strategic ties.   “During the three back-to-back meetings, Doval had good chance to […]

25% American adults suspect they have undiagnosed ADHD, new study shows

Health And Wellness October 14, 2024 indica

While attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder — also known as ADHD — is typically thought of as a childhood condition, a new study on Monday showed that one in four or 25% of adults in the U.S. suspect they may have it but is undiagnosed.

The study based on a national survey of 1,000 American adults showed that social media videos helped adults to realize that their struggles with attention, focus, and restlessness could, in fact, be undiagnosed ADHD.

US, India announce $2 million grant for AI and quantum technology research projects

Biz October 12, 2024October 12, 2024 indica

The US and India have announced grants of over $2 million for joint research projects aimed at advancing artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum technologies for social good. A total of 17 projects, 11 focusing on AI and 6 on quantum technologies, will receive nearly $120,000 each. These projects aim to tackle critical societal challenges, including AI-assisted early cancer detection and advancements in quantum computing.

Four Medanta doctors in Stanford University’s global rankings of the top 2% scientists

News October 11, 2024 indica

Four doctors from Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram, have been recognized in the prestigious Stanford University rankings of the top 2 percent of scientists in the world. The rankings, compiled by Stanford University in collaboration with leading scientific publisher Elsevier BV, evaluate researchers based on standardized citation metrics, identifying the most impactful contributors across various scientific fields.

India to procure $4bn predator drones, develop 2 nuclear-powered submarines to beef up defense prowess

Biz October 11, 2024October 11, 2024 indica

India will soon procure 31 MQ-9B Predator drones from the U.S. and develop two indigenous nuclear-powered submarines. Indian government’s Cabinet Committee on Security, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved these initiatives to improve India’s defense capabilities, especially in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.

The drone deal, valued at $3.99 billion, is set to strengthen India’s maritime and territorial security, while the submarines will bolster the Indian Navy’s presence in the Indo-Pacific region. India will purchase two variants of the General Atomics MQ-9 unmanned aircraft: 16 SkyGuardian and 15 SeaGuardian high-altitude, long-endurance drones.

Modi emplanes for 2-day visit to Lao PDR for ASEAN-India, East Asia summits

News October 9, 2024 indica

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, October 10 (local time), embarked on a two-day visit to Lao PDR, where he will attend the 21st ASEAN-India Summit and the 19th East Asia Summit at the invitation of his Laotian counterpart Sonexay Siphandone, the current chair of ASEAN.

Modi in his departure statement said the East Asia Summit provides an opportunity to deliberate on the challenges to peace, stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.

India-U.S. relationship could define 21st century under Narendra Modi’s leadership, says ex-American NSA John Bolton

News October 9, 2024 indica

Calling Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi a “strong leader”, John Bolton, the U.S. National Security Adviser (NSA) to former President Donald Trump from 2018-2019 and a former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nation, believes that the India-U.S. relationship could be the “defining event” of the 21st century as India continues its rise as a major global power.

Speaking exclusively to the IANS on Wednesday, October 9, ahead of the crucial U.S. Presidential elections — scheduled for November 5 — Bolton reflected on Modi’s leadership, the significant role being played by India to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine and Indian PM’s camaraderie with Trump.

ICA’s 2024 annual event celebrates humanitarian efforts, launches $10 million fund for health initiatives in India

News October 9, 2024 indica

The 2024 annual event of Indians for Collective Action (ICA) was attended by over 250 dedicated participants to celebrate efforts in supporting humanitarian aid in India. With the theme “Transforming to a Healthier World”, the event highlighted inspiring projects, energetic performances, and a shared commitment to creating positive change.

Guest speakers Ashish and Kavita Satav embodied the event’s theme with their impactful work in improving healthcare for rural tribal communities in India. They shared inspiring stories about their efforts through Mahan Trust, a nonprofit focused on enhancing healthcare access and outcomes in underserved regions.

ITServe Alliance to launch 23rd Chapter in New York, strengthen community for IT services organizations

Biz October 9, 2024 indica

The iconic Marriott Marquis on Times Square will play host to the 23rd Chapter of ITServe Alliance, which will launch on October 14, 2024.

“ITServe Alliance, the largest association of IT Services organizations, which is recognized as the voice of all prestigious IT companies functioning with similar interests across the United States, is excited to announce the official launch of our 23rd Chapter in New York on October 14th at the iconic Marriott Marquis on Times Square, located at 1535 Broadway, New York, NY 10036 on October 14, 2024,” said Jagadeesh Mosali, President of ITServe.