India Signed MoU on Semiconductors With European Commission

India signed a Memorandum of Understanding on semiconductors with the European Commission in a rapidly growing technological alliance in the semiconductors industry. Earlier India signed such agreements with the US and Japan.

India signs MoU with EU on Semiconductors [Credit-HT Tech]

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Minister for Electronics and IT, and Minister of Commerce Ashwini Vaishnaw along with EU's Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis and Vice-President Vera Jourova convened the meeting.

The meeting convened to assess the progress achieved under the EU-India Trade and Technology Council [TTC]. The [TTC] Council set the groundwork for upcoming Ministerial discussions.

India Signed Semiconductors MoU With The European Commission:

At the TTC meeting, the pivotal agreement was signed. Indian Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Thierry Breton, Commissioner for Internal Market, focused on outlining a strategic roadmap for collaborative efforts between the EU and India.

 

India signs MoU with EU on Semiconductors

However, the primary focus of this agreement will be establishing resilient semiconductor supply chains and fostering joint innovation endeavors. The following are key objectives that signal a shared commitment.

• Both parties will exchange insights, best practices, and information regarding semiconductor ecosystems.

• Will identify collaborative research, development, and innovation opportunities among universities, research organizations, and businesses.

• Will promote skill development, talent acquisition, and workforce enhancement within the semiconductor industry through workshops, partnerships, and direct investments.

• It will ensure fair competition within the sector by sharing information on allocated public subsidies.

The agreement shows that both parties maintain regular dialogues and present updates under the TTC framework. There will be another TTC Ministerial meeting likely in early 2024 in India anticipates the importance and further advancements in their collaborative efforts.

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India Signed MoUs With America and Japan Earlier:

In March 2023, during a commercial dialogue held in New Delhi, India inked an MoU with the US to focus on forging a semiconductor supply chain and innovation partnership. The MoU was signed by Union Minister Piyush Goyal and US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo.

The aim of the agreement is to bolster semiconductor supply chain resilience and diversification. This initiative also aligns with India's Semiconductor Mission and the US's CHIPS and Science Act.

India signs MoU with Japan on Semiconductor [Credit-HT]

In a similar step in July 2023, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishaw signed an agreement with Japan's Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura Yasutoshi. The agreement aims to develop a semiconductor ecosystem, focusing on manufacturing, design, research, talent, and supply chain developments.

India is growing as a trusted partner among developed as well as developing countries. The current trend of semiconductor industry agreements shows that the Indian market will be more integrated with the world in the future.

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Novak Djokovic's Historical Leap of 24 Grand Slam Single Titles

Undeniable Greatness; Novak Djokovic Historic Leap in Tennis:

Novak Djokovic, at 36-age, won the 24th Grand Slam of his life. Novak made history by beating Danial Medvedev in straight sets in the USA Open final on September 10, 2023, Sunday.

Novak Djokovic [Credit-X]

The Serbian-origin Tennis Star [Legend] Novak Djokovic reached the top by defeating stars like Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. The sports media and NEWS centers worldwide have highlighted the event once again. Tennis fans, especially Djokovic club, are thrilled with the news and celebrated globally.

This article brings some of the most important reminders and enthusiastic tournament moments of the Legendary player. 

Major grand slam titles in Djokovic crown:

First, let us recall the History of the overall Grand Slams win. So far, Djokovic has major championships — 10 at the Australian Open, seven at Wimbledon, four at the USA Open, and three at the French Open.

Novak Djokovic [Credit-X]

The US Open 2023 championship added to Djokovic record for the most Grand Slam major singles tennis championships won by a man. Rafael Nadal is next with 22, and Roger Federer, who announced his retirement last year, has 20.

Djokovic also broke a tie with Serena Williams for the most in the Open era since its inception in 1968. Margaret Court, like Novak, won 24 titles, but some of hers were earned during the Tennis Amateur era.

Major Achievements in Novak Djokovic's Journey:

1). Novak became the first player other than Federer to defeat Nadal in a Grand Slam final. He also replaced Nadal at No. 1 in the rankings. According to Novak,

“This is what I’m made for: I want to win. I’m a professional. I want to win more majors and more titles. Obviously, the U.S. Open is the next big thing.”

2). Djokovic also has jewels in his crown as the first man with three consecutive Australian Open titles in the Open era and completed a career Grand Slam and became the first man after Laver since 1969 to win four consecutive major titles.

Novak Djokovic [Credit-X]

3). Novak pulled even with his idol, Pete Sampras, at 14 major titles, which was a memorable moment for him and his fans. 

4). Novak eliminated Nadal in the semifinals — becoming the only man to defeat Nadal twice at Roland Garros — then erased a two-set deficit in the final. 

5). Djokovic broke his tie with Nadal at 22 majors and became the first man to have won at least three titles at each Slam event. What Novak Said after wining the title “It’s not a coincidence that I won the 23rd Grand Slam here in Paris, because this tournament was the hardest one for me to win every day of my career.”

Novak's Controversy During Covid:

However, Novac was criticized for his inaction during covid-19 pandemic. A year after being deported from Australia because he was not vaccinated against COVID-19, Djokovic faced a bad hamstring and off-court hubbub even from his father's side.

Finally, at 36, Djokovic became the oldest man to win the U.S. Open. He alarmed the next generation of Tennis players that it is challenging to surpass his easy way.

Novak Djokovic [Credit-X]

As per the Novak words “I never imagined that I would be here standing with you, talking about 24 Slams. I never thought that that would be the reality.” As per the Tennis Championship records, Novak has created the history and fans are thrilled with their Star’s achievements. 

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The Iconic Role of Monkeys in Ram Mandir Movement and Inauguration

The Iconic Monkey Image on Atop The Dome on 30 October 1990 [Credit-India Today]

Validation of a direct connection between Ram Mandir and Monkeys has been proved by many pictures, photo images, journalists, and authoritative personnel. Indians and the Hindu community worldwide will never forget the day of 30 October 1990.

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The Iconic Monkey Image on Atop The Dome on 30 October 1990:

It was October 30, 1990, an iconic photo from that 'Historic Day' of the Ram Mandir movement has returned to our collective memory as the country prepares for the 'Pran Pratishtha' [Consecration] ceremony of Lord Ram's idol at Ayodhya on January 22.

On that day, around 28,000 Uttar Pradesh Armed Constabulary personnel were deployed in Ayodhya. The deployment was to thwart the Ram Mandir 'Kar Seva' organized by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad [VHP].

It was the security 'Bandobast' by then Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav who boasted self "Ayodhya mein parinda bhi par nahi maar sakta". The entire road to the Babri Masjid was barricaded with heavily armed khaki-clad men.

During the struggle between the security personnel and the karsevaks, a sadhu who knew how to drive a bus jumped onto the seat and started driving towards Babri Masjid. The police bus was used to detain karsevaks.

Swami Vigyanand, Joint General Secretary of the Vishva Hindu Parishad [VHP] called it a 'watershed moment' when the sadhu plowed through the barricades and opened the road for thousands of karsevaks.

Swami Vigyanand, Joint General Secretary of the Vishva Hindu Parishad [Credit-Prachyam]

Karsevaks braved hundreds of security personnel and moved towards the disputed Babri Masjid. Some karsevaks managed to climb on the dome of the disputed structure and planted 'Bhagwa Dhwaj'[Saffrin flags].

The security personnel deputed there soon began lathi-charging and shooting at the karsevaks to disperse them. By the offensive move of security personnel, the karsevaks were forced to retreat by the evening.

Deputed officials wanted the saffron flags [Bhagwa Dhwaj] removed from the domes but faced a unique situation. They found that a monkey had taken a position on the middle dome of the mosque.

The security officials saw the monkey as an 'Avatar' of Lord Hanuman, who had appeared to protect the flag, so they were unwilling to disturb it. The monkey kept sitting near the flag atop the central dome for hours.

Late at night, after the monkey left the dome, some police personnel climbed atop the dome and removed the flag. VHP functionary shares the iconic image of the monkey atop the dome published by many Hindi Newspapers on November 1, 1990.

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The Monkey Image Again on July 23, 1992:

There have been recurring images of the Mankey [a symbol of Hanuman] atop the Babri Masjid dome during the Ram Mandir movement. Another photo from India Today's achieves takes the story further. This photo was clicked by Parmod Pushkarna on July 23, 1992.

The 'Kar Sewa' for the Mandir was suspended after the brutal killings of the karsevaks and re-started in July 1992. Though the karsevaks reached Ayodhya, the program was postponed. This time one monkey was also sitting on the central dome of the Babri Masjid.

Photojournalist Parmod Pushkaran, now 76 [Credit-TOI]

Photojournalist Parmod Pushkaran, now 76, recalled I was intrigued that while security personnel and barricades prevented people from reaching the disputed spot, a monkey had reached the top of the dome. People were mesmerized and called that monkey "Hanuman ka Avatar."

There were a lot of restrictions in Ayodhya in those days. We used to hide behind buildings or climb onto roofs to take photos. That was a time when the Ayodhya Ram Mandir Movement was on full steam.

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The Story of the Monkey in Opening of Temple Doors Order:

The reference to monkeys in the Ayodhya Ram Mandir case can also be found in the autobiography of KM Pandey. KM Pandey was the District Judge of Faizabad [Old name of Ayodhya] on Feb 1, 1986, who ordered that the doors of the Babri Masjid be opened for devotees to the 'Darshan of Ram Lalla Idol.'

In his autobiography 'Voice of Conscience,' published in the 1990s. Mr. Pandey mentions a divine power behind his judgment on that day. He narrated that on the date when orders for opening locks were passed, a Black Monkey was sitting for the whole day on the roof of the courtroom.

KM Pandey District Judge of Faizabad in 1986 [Credit-OpIndia]

In the courtroom in which the hearing was going on, Monkey was sitting holding the flag post. Thousands of people of Faizabad and Ayodhya, who were present to hear the final orders, had offered him groundnuts and various fruits. 

Strangely, the monkey did not touch any of the offerings and left the place when the final order was passed at 4.40 pm. The DC  and SSP escorted me to my bungalow. I was surprised to see him in my bungalow. I just saluted him and treated him to be some divine power.

However, KM Pandey's order to unlock the doors was turned down by the Allahabad High Court. It was to be part of a lengthy legal process that started with an FIR in 1858 after Nihang Sikhs barged into the Masjid-e-Janam Sthan and performed a 'Havan.'

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The Story of Monkeys and The Supreme Court Verdict:

Senior advocate and former attorney general K Parasarn also talked about the incident of monkeys during the Supreme Court Verdict. Mr. K Parasarn successfully argued the case of Ram Lalla Virajman.

Mr. Parasarn narrated the matter on November 9, 2019, when the five-judge bench of the Supreme Court delivered the landmark verdict, ordering the 2.77 acres of land to be handed over to a Ram Janmabhoomi trust for the construction of a Ram Lalla Temple.

Senior advocate and former attorney general K Parasarn [Credit-YouTube]

The Historic Verdict was delivered on a Saturday, and on the subsequent Monday, 30-40 monkeys appeared from nowhere on the terrace of his residence in Delhi. I was out on the open terrace on the second floor. Can't imagine so many monkeys that too around 8.45 pm.

They were playing, jumping, kicking......Lord Ram took care of it....69 years he waited for it, recalls Mr. Parasarn.

Monkeys have been perceived by devotees throughout the Ram Mandir movement as a manifestation of the divine power. The iconic October 1990 image of the monkey, splashed across newspapers, was one among that thread.

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India Taking Giant Strides To Become A Green Economy

India Taking Giant Strides To Become A Green Economy [Credit-X]

Economists and environmental experts admire that India is on the right track to a green economy. They believe India is cautious about becoming a green GDP [Gros Domestic Product].

According to Arunabha Ghosh, Founder & CEO of CEEW [Council on Energy, environment, and Water], green growth will continue to be a central pillar of India's overall development trajectory. He emphasized that it needs a consistent effort and outlined several new priorities in the FY 24 Budget.

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National Hydrogen Mission For Green Economy:

The government of India approved the National Green Hydrogen Mission in January 2023, aiming to make India a global hub for such technologies, production, utilization, and export. The NGH Mission will help in the long run to save India's exchequer, besides making it self-reliant in energy.

Launching the National Green Hydrgoen Mission is the biggest single-sector push on the green GDP agenda. The 19,744 crore allocation for green hydrogen can be used in parts as Viability Gap Funding [VGF]. 

VGF is generally used to create demand for green hydrogen via the SIGHT [ Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition] fund. Mr. Gosh says to promote the manufacturing of electrolyzers, allocation under the PLI scheme should focus on indigenization, especially of higher-value components.

 The Petroleum Minister of India Mr. H S Puri stated about India's demand outlook for energy. He said the consumption is growing at three times the global average and will account for 25% in the next decades or so.

National Hydrogen Mission for Green Economy [Credit-ET Energy World]

Mr. Puri Highlighted green hydrogen will succeed in countries where there is local demand, there is local production, and local consumption as well. India stands out in all these sectors.

The Cabinet Minister said,

"Despite challenges, India didn't undermine its commitment to sustainability and adding .......India committed to an ambitious five-part "Panchamrit" pledge at COP26, held in 2021."

Reaching 500FW of non-fossil electricity capacity, generating half of all energy requirements from renewables, to reducing emissions by 1 billion tonnes by 2030. India is also gaming to cut the emissions intensity of GDP by 45% and finally to net-zero emissions by 2070.

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India Taking Giant Strides to Set up Renewable Energy [RE] Infrastructure:

We are witnessing a growth in the development of renewable energy sources. It becomes essential to have grid stability for energy system resilience. It might be one of the reasons why the Budget has focused significantly on energy storage and grid infrastructure.

India Taking Giant Strides to Set up Renewable Energy [RE] Infrastructure [Credit-X]

Rs. 20,700 crore allocation in the Budget is for evacuating and integrating 13GW of renewables from Ladakh. It would spur investments in a region with high RE potential but historically low investment.

This Budget also promises VGF for battery energy storage systems for 4000 MWh. However, the detailed framework for pumped-hydro storage is awaiting, but it clearly indicates a dominant source for energy storage.

We can see a simultaneous fillip to mobile storage manufacturing, and the transition to electric vehicles has been provided. Government efforts to exempt customs duty for capital goods to produce lithium-ion batteries will reduce the final price of batteries and eventually make EVs more affordable.

Encouraging for scrapping of old government vehicles will create demand for EVs and will benefit and encourage domestic manufacturing if incentives are designed correctly. It will be a giant leap from the green economic perspective. 

The 50-year interest-free loan-to-state in FY 2023-24 can include scrapping old vehicles. This might be an opportunity to get electric buses for public transport.

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Renewable Energy[RE] Infrastructure in the Rural Sector: 

The Budget has also promoted two more areas of RE worth noting. The first is the biogas. The promotion of a circular economy is now a budgetary priority. The government plans to develop 200 compressed biogas plants worth Rs. 10,000 crore under the GOBARdhan scheme.

The collection and distribution mechanism of biomass gas would encourage a circular economy in the agricultural waste and transport sectors. More resources could be added to promote recycling and for critical minerals.

Renewable Energy[RE] Infrastructure in the Rural Sector [Credit-ET Energy World]

The second push has been towards sustainable agriculture. With the ambition to make 10 million farmers adopt natural framing and to help them set up 10, 000 bio-resources centers to provide for regenerative farming facilities.

The PM Pranam scheme, additionally, could push farmers towards alternative fertilizers and the more judicious use of chemical ones. However, the Budget promises India a global hub for millet, so more efforts are needed for value addition and consumer uptake of millet-based products globally.

As per Mr. Gosh, the promises in the FY24 Budget will derive investment in new sectors. It would outline how India's transformative targets for a green economy could be achieved timely and strategically. 

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Nature Recognises Indian Prof's Joint Study On Cost-Effective Energy Storage Material

Nature Recognises Indian Prof's Joint Study On Cost-Effective Energy Storage Material [Credit-The Statesman]

Nature, the world's renowned multidisciplinary science journal, has recognized an Indian professor's pioneering research paper and study on cost-effective alloy, a material for storage of renewable sources of energy.

The joint research paper is led by Prof Krishanu Biswas from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at IIT Kanpur. The study was conducted in collaboration with a team of researchers from various institutions.

The research focuses on a special alloy that could potentially revolutionize the conversion and affordable energy storage from renewable sources. The research paper stands among India's high-impact research papers capable of shaping the realm of science.

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Indian Prof's Historic Joint Study For Renewable Energy Storage:

Published in the journal, Prof Krishanu Biswas and fellow researchers from IIT Mandi, IIT Kharagpur, and IISc Banglore researched a specific material called a High Entropy Alloy [HEA]. The HEA material comprises a mix of five elements. These include cobalt, iron, gallium, nickel, and zinc.

Indian Prof's Historic Joint Study For Renewable Energy Storage [Credit-APN News]

The joint study focused on its application in the splitting water method into oxygen and hydrogen. This research holds immense significance in many technological applications, such as electrolyzers, fuel cells, and catalysis.

The most important of the joint study is its ability to efficiently separate water, called the water splitting aspect, abundantly available on the earth, into hydrogen and oxygen. Hydrogen is a clean and one of the best substitutes for fossil fuels with net-zero emissions.

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Nature Recognises Low Cost and High Energy Storage Material:

The joint study titled 'Low-Cost high entropy alloy [HEA] for high-efficiency oxygen evolution reaction [OER]' was published in the Nano Research Journal in its edition dated 2022, 15(6). 

This study categorically demonstrates the effectiveness of innovative alloy material. It surpasses the performance and durability of expensive materials like ruthenium oxide, currently used for the same purpose.

The joint research materials are made up of earth-abundant elements that make it sustainable and easy to fabricate for application on a vast scale and any region on earth with low cost.

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The Economic, Environment, and Technological Aspects of the Joint Research Paper:

According to experts, the study has global ramifications in the green hydrogen economy. The energy-rich hydrogen is extracted from water through electrochemical water splitting. This method is a high-promising, sustainable, and pollution-free hydrogen and oxygen production approach.

The method requires immersion of two electrodes in an electrolyte solution, and the chemical reactions at the electrodes start the production of oxygen and hydrogen gas that requires effective bifunctional catalysts.

However, the electrochemical process is not commercially viable because the system uses rare and expensive metals, which restricts their use on a vast scale. On the other side, low-cost systems are unable to achieve effective results.

Nature Recognises Low Cost and High Energy Storage Material [Credit-Saur Energy]

The newly alloy catalyst designed, developed, and tested by Prof Biswas and his associates makes this method easier and more affordable. Using low-cost and high-entropy alloy to store energy from renewable sources will allow the use of clean energy. 

The study even revolutionizes the scientific stride toward a cleaner environment by reducing dependence on fossil fuels and mitigating global warming.

Other members of Prof Krishanu Biswas's joint research are Dr. Nirmal K Katiyar [IIT Kanpur], Prof Aditi Halder and Dr. Lalita Sharma [IIT Mandi], Prof Chandra S Tiwary and Dr. Rakesh Das [IIT Kharagpur]. Prof Abhishek K Singh, Dr. Arko Parui, and Dr. Ritesh Kumar [IISc Banglore].

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India-France; The Strategic Partners And A True Friendship

India-France; The Strategic Partners And  A True Friendship [Credit-SAS Partners]

Showing 'true friendship,' French President Emmanuel Macron has come to India's rescue after the US indicated that President Joe Biden would not be able to attend India's 75th Republic Day celebration in 2024 as Chief guest.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had invited Biden to the R-Day event on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in September last year.

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A True Friendship Between India and France:

President Emmanuel Macron's presence will mark the sixth time when a French leader has been the Chief guest on Republic Day. It is the most number from any country.

A True Friendship Between India and France [Credit-Drishti IAS]

The spirit of friendship is exhilarated through the warm words of both leaders. President Macron tweeted.

"Thank you for.....my dear friend @ Narendra Modi...your Republic Day...will be there to celebrate..."

In a prompt response, PM Modi wrote,

"My dear friend President @EmmanualMacron.......eagerly looking forward......will also celebrate India-France's strategic partnership.......Bientot!."

Indian PM in July 2023 was the guest of honor at the Bastille Day parade in Paris. President Macron had also bestowed the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor on PM Narendra Modi. It is the highest civilian/military honor of France.

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Defense Cooperation Between France and India:

The defense cooperation between New Delhi and Paris demonstrates warmth in ties. Even it is showing a significant shift in military hardware. Paris is on its way to replacing Russia as the largest source of military hardware suppliers for New Delhi.

Today, France is the second-largest weapons supplier to India, with a 29 % share. Although Russia still shares 45 percent, it surpasses the US [11%] as per a report in March 2023 of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.

France is also supplying, like Russia, fighter jets to submarines apart from other sub-systems. President Macron's visit comes when the two nations are about to sign two major defense deals.

Defense Cooperation Between France and India [Credit-Prepp]

The First is for 26 Rafale Marine jests for the Indian Navy's aircraft carriers INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya. The second deal is for three additional Scorpene submarines. India received the price bids for the Rafale-Ms and three conventional submarines last December 2023.

However, the Rafale-M deal is processed through an inter-governmental agreement, the three-submarine deal is yet a follow-on to the earlier contract. The submarine contract occurred between France's Naval Group and the Mumbai-based Mazagon Dockyard Shipbuilders Ltd [MDL], which has manufactured six Scorpene-class submarines in India.

It is noticeable that the French Naval Group has shared critical submarine technology, and the MDL has learned a lot during the joint manufacturing. Defense officials said that while keeping the built-up infrastructure and expertise, delivery of the three next submarines will be faster.

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India-France Deep Rooted Strategic Partnership:

We must remember that France was the first country with which India established a 'Strategic' partnership in 1998. French President Jacques Chirac laid the stone when he was the chief guest of the R-Day parade. A strategic dialogue was initiated by both nations during the same year.

Even when India carried out the nuclear tests at  Pokhran that very year in May, France was the only P5 nation [Permanent member of the UNSC] to publicly support New Delhi.

Similarly, during the 1999 Kargil conflict, France openly held Pakistan responsible for their dangerous initiatives. In the year 2008, when the Nuclear Suppliers Group waiver allowed India nuclear trade, France also signed a civil nuclear deal. France has always supported India in its initiatives on counter-terrorism in Kashmir.

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Multifaceted Cooperation Between India and France:

In the light of above-given points, France is now considered a close ally of the country. India is an equally important country for France vis-a-vis security in the India Ocean Region [IOR] as well as the big market.

France considers India's strategic role to interface with the Global South. France is willing to transfer technologies for defense systems that India needs to become self-reliant in the military arena, as per the statement of the former Deputy Chief of Integrated Defense Staff.

Multifaceted Cooperation Between India and France [Credit-X]

Lt Gen. Anil Ahuja [Retd] shared instances of multiple cooperation between both countries. Safran Engines of France is helping Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd [HAL] in developing engines for the Indian multi-role Helicopter.

The French government has also approved Safran Company to jointly 'design, develop, test, manufacture, and certify' engines for India's fifth-generation stealth jet [Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft or AMCA] and Twin-Engine Deck Based Fighter [TED BF].

India and France are also cooperating in the space sector. Both countries are studying to develop a 'Constellation' of 8-10 satellites for maritime surveillance in the IOR.

Analysts believe the partnership enhances India's footprint in the Indian Ocean through French bases and presence in the Reunion Islands, Caledonia, French Polynesia, Djibouti, and UAE. India now secures its interests where it is not present in force.

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Modi's India Punch The Right At Bully Pakistan; Former US Ambassador To India

An old video of former US Ambassador to India, David Mulford, goes viral in which he praises Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to confront the terrorism issue by likening it to 'punching the right bully on the nose to stop him'.

Modi's India Punch The Right At Bully Pakistan [Credit-OneIndia]

The resurfacing of this video on Tuesday, ignited a significant reaction among viewers, highlighting the ongoing relevance, and impact of past strategic decisions after years of India's proactive response to Pakistan-sponsored terrorism to safeguard its security interests through 'surgical strikes'.

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Punching a Bully Pakistan on The Nose to Stop Him:

India, in 2016 and 2019, executed two successful military operations commonly referred to as "Surgical Strikes" against terrorist launch pads along the Line of Control [LOC] in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir [POK].

The first surgical strike occurred in September 2016 as a response to a terrorist attack on an Indian Army base camp in Uri. This attack claimed the lives of 19 soldiers. In retaliation, a well-coordinated and covert operation was carried out.

Punching a Bully Pakistan on The Nose to Stop Him [Credit-Mid-Day]

Special forces from the Indian Army crossed the LoC to neutralize terrorists. It was a 'Remarkable Point of Departure' from India's previous strategic restraint.

India again in February 2019 followed a second set of surgical strikes after the deadly Pulwama attack. In the Pulwama attack, a suicide bomber targeted a convoy of Indian paramilitary personnel. 

India, once more, executed a proactive approach to counter-terrorism by launching strikes on terrorist infrastructure situated deep within Pakistan.

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Modi's India is Different Than Manmohan Singh's in Counter-Terrorism:

David Mulford, in a compelling speech at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy, on October 26, 2016, reflected on a critical juncture in India's recent history. Mr. Mulford recalled the terror attacks that unfolded on the same date in 2005 in Delhi.

Mulford vividly shared the events of that fateful 26 October 2005 night when he found himself in India. A devastating attack on the Sarojini market claimed the lives of over 60 people and sent shockwaves throughout the country.

"I was in India on October 26, 2005....an attack in Sarojini market in New Delhi...60 people killed........it was a very desperate situation."

David Mulford further revealed after delving into intelligence investigations, the motivation behind the attacks lay in Pakistan's frustration with their limited success in garnering international attention for their terrorist activities in Kashmir.

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The planners, seeking to escalate their impact, orchestrated a series of bombings across India. These attacks include the infamous 2006 Mumbai train bombings and the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks of 2008.

David Mulford; US Ambassador to India 2004-2009 [Credit-Reddit]

Mr. Mulford added,

" When we looked into our intelligence.....found that the Pakistani motivation.... for terrorist activities in Kashmir were not producing enough headlines for the evening news......other things."

Then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh grappled with 'the decision' of whether to launch a counterstrike against Pakistan-backed non-state actors. Finally, the consensus was against the strike. The belief was that such a move would not effectively apprehend the perpetrators. Moreover, the fear of triggering a dangerous escalation potentially leads to a nuclear confrontation. 

Mr. Mulford expressed a contrasting view on the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding such attacks. He also endorsed Modi's approach, suggesting that sometimes, there's nothing like delivering a punch on the nose to deter further aggression and terror activities. 

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