The US-India defence relationship is rapidly expanding, adapting to evolving regional and global security demands. This includes safeguarding supply chains, advancing critical and emerging technologies, and enhancing cooperation in cyber, space, and new dimensions of battlespace dominance.
The recent US presidential debate saw Kamala Harris and Donald Trump clash on various issues, focusing more on personal attacks than policy. Harris criticised Trump's economic plans, while Trump accused her of being an extension of Biden's administration. Both candidates struggled to present clear strategies on foreign policy and domestic issues.
Around the rich world, immigration has become a lightning rod for public anger over crime, rising prices and seeming erosion of cultural integrity.
India has approved investment proposals from certain Chinese electronics manufacturing companies, suggesting a shift in its economic stance towards China. After military tensions and economic restrictions post-Galwan, India had limited Chinese investments. However, with concerns over economic losses and job creation, the government is now scrutinizing and allowing select investments, especially those that involve technology transfer and local manufacturing capabilities. The move highlights the need to balance economic growth and national security in India's dealings with China.
The Employment Linked Incentives (ELI) scheme, introduced in the Union Budget 2024, represents a transformative policy aimed at addressing India’s growing employment crisis by incentivizing private sector job creation and skill development.
A comprehensive strategy was introduced in the Union Budget 2024 to tackle youth unemployment in India, driven by the country's high unemployment rate and increasing economic pressures.
The Democratic National Convention (DNC) unfolded in Chicago over four days last week, marking a defining moment in the 2024 US presidential campaign. This year’s DNC saw a groundswell of voter enthusiasm and the historic nomination of Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential candidate. The party’s old guard, including the Clintons and the Obamas, threw their full support behind Harris, setting the stage for a unified front. In stark contrast, the Republican National Convention (RNC) held in Milwaukee in mid-July was notable for the absence of its traditional leadership, highlighting the growing division within the GOP between pre- and post-Trump factions. This division has reshuffled the Republican voter base, complicating Donald Trump’s path to a potential comeback.