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WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI, June 13 (Reuters) - 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 U.S.-made armed drones, two people familiar with the matter said. India has long expressed interest in buying large armed drones from the United States. But bureaucratic stumbling blocks have hampered a hoped-for deal for SeaGuardian drones that could be worth $2 billion to $3 billion for years. U.S. negotiators are counting on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Since the date for Modi's visit was fixed, the U.S. 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. Modi and Biden are also expected to discuss co-production of munitions and ground vehicles, like armored personnel carriers, while Modi is in Washington, the sources said. Spokespeople for the White House, Department of State and the Pentagon declined to comment on the negotiations. U.S. President Joe Biden has made deepening ties with India a cornerstone of his policy to counter China's growing influence, placing special attention this year on collaboration between the world's two largest democracies on New Delhi, which often prizes its non-alignment in conflicts between great powers abroad, has frustrated Washington by maintaining some defense ...

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holds talks with his US counterpart Lloyd Austin The US Defence Secretary arrived in New Delhi on Sunday on a two-day visit to explore ways to further strengthen bilateral defence cooperation, especially in areas of transfer of critical technologies for the co-development of military hardware. Image Source : PTI Rajnath holds talks with his US counterpart US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin in India: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday held a bilateral meeting with his US counterpart Lloyd Austin in New Delhi. The two leaders held wide-ranging talks focusing on various key aspects of India-US defence ties and the regional security scenario including in the Indo-Pacific. The US Defence Secretary arrived in New Delhi on Sunday on a two-day visit to explore ways to further strengthen bilateral defence cooperation, especially in areas of transfer of critical technologies for the co-development of military hardware. Secretary Austin's trip comes over two weeks ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to Washington during which the two sides are expected to unveil initiatives to expand the India-US global strategic partnership. Austin accorded a guard of honour Secretary Austin was accorded a guard of honour ahead of the talks at the Manekshaw Centre. Ahead of the talks, people familiar with Austin's visit said his discussions with Singh will focus on a number of significant areas of cooperation, including the transfer of critical tec...

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on June 10 interacted with the intellectuals at Gopal Narayan Singh University in Rohtas. While addressing the gathering, Rajnath Singh lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for joining the top 5 economies of the world. He further informed that India will be counted among the top 3 economies of the world by 2027, according to a Morgan Stanley report.

By India Today News Desk: India is intensifying its efforts to bolster its nuclear capabilities, with a particular emphasis on developing longer-range weapons, according to a report by Sweden-based think-tank Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (Sipri). This strategic shift is driven by escalating tensions and perceived threats from neighbours China and Pakistan, the report stated. According to the report, India and Pakistan appeared to be expanding their nuclear arsenals and developing new types of nuclear delivery systems. "While Pakistan remains the main focus of India's nuclear deterrent, India appears to be placing growing emphasis on longer-range weapons, including those capable of reaching targets across China," the report stated. The rapidly increasing geo-political tension in the Indo-Pacific region, marked by China's assertive behaviour and rapid military modernisation, has compelled India to reassess its strategic priorities. ALSO READ | The Defence Ministry's ongoing enhancement of Agni series ballistic missiles, such as Agni-V with a range of over 5,000 kilometers, demonstrates its commitment to extending its strike capabilities. Additionally, India's investments in advanced missile defence systems aim to protect its assets and counter potential threats, enhancing its overall nuclear deterrent. Meanwhile, the Sipri report estimated that China's nuclear arsenal had increased from 350 warheads in January 2022 to 410 in January 2023, and that it was ...

ROHTAS: Defence Minister He was addressing the convocation ceremony of Gopal Narayan Singh University in Rohtas district of Bihar on Saturday. Rajnath Singh asserted that India has entered its golden age and it is surging ahead at an unprecedented pace to become a developed nation at the end of 'Amrit Kaal' by 2047. "India's economy has grown at a tremendous level. India has joined the top 5 economies of the world. According to He also shed light on the growth of the start-up ecosystem in the country, pointing out that the number of start-ups has skyrocketed to nearly one lakh today, including over 100 unicorns, from just 500 seven-eight years ago. "The youth has the potential and capability to take the nation to greater heights and contribute to the betterment of humanity," he emphasised. Rajnath Singh also urged the students to lay emphasis on connecting with the country's cultures, values and traditions, as much as they focus on obtaining education and knowledge. "Your values are not only your identity in the world, but it is also that of your parents, teachers and the country," he said. The Defence Minister exhorted the students to concentrate on character building, highlighting that India is a place where a person's worth is not only assessed by his/her knowledge but also through values and behaviour and how proficiently that skill is used. "Ego, overconfidence and self-centred attitude are some of the biggest roadblocks to growth," he said, adding that the aim should...

Oct 26 (Reuters) - India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu on Wednesday that nuclear weapons should not be used by any side in the Ukraine war, according to an Indian government statement. "The prospect of the usage of nuclear or radiological weapons goes against the basic tenets of humanity," Singh told Shoigu while reiterating the need for an early resolution to the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy.