Kwatra termed India's successful launch of an American communication satellite on Wednesday as a 'very important and big day' for partnership between Washington and New Delhi, saying it caps a series of achievements in 2025 in bilateral space cooperation between the countries.
The US has approved the sale of Excalibur Projectiles, Javelin Missile System and related equipment totalling over 90 million dollars to India.
India emerged from the war militarily bruised and strategically altered. The United States, under the guise of friendship, had succeeded in achieving what open alignment never could: The psychological and political repositioning of India within the Cold War order, points out Dr Kumar.
I learn that success isn't measured in metres gained but in how we handle the moment when plans dissolve. The mountain doesn't grade on completion -- only on presence and effort, discovers Manoj Mohanka.
Amar Subramanya's appointment comes as John Giannandrea, Apple's senior vice-president for machine learning and AI Strategy, prepares to step down, transitioning to an advisory role before retiring in spring 2026.
'Saudi-Pak defence pact is to anchor the defence and security of Saudi Arabia and not Pakistan, per se, with Islamabad being the junior partner.'
'It was good fun. I was obviously really nervous. Super stoked for the boys to get the win.'
'It's fitting that we're coming together on the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. The ideals he championed, the equality and dignity of every person, are foundational to the work we do.'
'If the Trump administration could gain access to the nuclear weapons, they would be satisfied -- at least they could control them.'
Team India wasted no time in getting their preparations underway as they kicked off their first training session at Lord's a few hours after their arrival in London on Saturday.
Simon Harmer picked up four wickets as South Africa staged an incredible fightback to shock India by 30 runs in a low-scoring first Test match.
Ahead of the India's opener against Australia, Washington Sundar and Tilak Varma visited the Simhachalam Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple in Vishakhapatnam.
'The strategic difference over technology and territory between India and China remain great and security interests on both sides will likely prevent a short-term rapprochement of any depth.'
While Zohran Mamdani captured national attention with his meteoric rise to be elected New York City's first Muslim mayor, his wife Rama Duwaji was helping orchestrate his win -- one pixel, one brushstroke, one brand decision at a time.
Earlier this year, when global software giant Salesforce set out to appoint a new chief financial officer (CFO), the role came with an addition. Instead of hiring solely a CFO, the company wanted someone who would also play an integral role in operations.
'I had specific plans coming into this Test, and Gauti bhai (Gautam Gambhir) helped me shape and refine them in the lead-up.'
M Sundar was not surprised when his son hit that memorable six during India's second innings at the Gabba in Australia. 'Washington always knew how to hook. He is a natural hook player. 'He is a strong player. He is a natural hitter of the ball.'
India all-rounder Washington Sundar could make his debut in English county cricket this season, for Lancashire.
FIFA boss Infantino also presented President Trump with the very first ticket to the tournament's grand finale.
Australia held their nerve in a tense chase, edging past India by two wickets to seal the series 2-0 despite a late fightback from the visitors on Thursday in Adelaide.
'With tears in his eyes, he told me in Gujarati, "What have they done to this country? It has so much potential." That feeling for the country -- it was striking.'
Washington Sundar has now set his eyes on rebuilding his red-ball career.
Sai Sudharsan, a rising star, playfully dubs GT 'Gujarat Tamilians'.
Disha goes bold... What Richa is dreaming of...Sidharth in a vintage stage of mind...
'Yeah, really pleasing, really happy and proud of the way we have all played and how we have represented our country.'
'Pakistan is an ally who gives the US access.' 'If we have a presence there, it puts us that much closer to China and puts our assets closer to China and Iran.'
Priyanka Chopra rubbed shoulders with Hollywood aristocracy when she co-hosted the Kering Foundation's Caring for Women dinner along with Julianne Moore and Kim Kardashian on September 9 in New York.
Father and son live in different houses and only communicate on video calls.
Saiyami gets sporty... Pooja goes trekking... Madhur meets Priyanka...
As fans who captured the whole drama were heard giggling and telling the cops, 'Arre coach hai yeh, bus se utara abhi,' Raghu looked amused before identifying himself to the cops, who then let him through.
As India and China continue to face off across the Himalayas six decades later, the echoes of that earlier conflict remain unmistakable. The core of China's sensitivity lies not in maps or mountain passes, but in its perception of sovereignty over Tibet, points out Dr Kumar.
'...are young Indians with aspiration to go to the US.' 'The dream has to be more about working in India...'
Alaya looks happy... Mahesh Babu chills with daughter... Neha enjoys sugarcane juice...
'Techies who did a master's there and moved to US companies look down on Indian companies who they consider as just doing body shopping.'
One of Debashish Bhattacharya's most remarkable contributions is that he has taken the scope and foundation of the slide guitar, improvised it again and again, thereby designing and creating four entirely new guitars.
Kartik wants to be a food blogger... Bipasha's family time... Ayushmann seeks blessing...
Washington will join Axar and KL Rahul at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) for rehabilitation.
On paper, the squad may not create too much optimism among fans but it still has a balanced look with a good mix of young players and experienced international names.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met SpaceX CEO Elon Musk in Washington on Thursday. US President Donald Trump has chosen Musk to head a new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) last month. Musk arrived at Blair House with his three young children, who were sitting with Musk when he met Modi. Earlier, Modi met US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz. The meeting with Waltz was the first engagement of the day. External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar and NSA Ajit Doval were also present at the meeting. Modi arrived in the US capital Wednesday evening for a bilateral meeting with President Trump. After arriving at Blair House, the President's Guest House, Modi met the US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. Just hours before her meeting with Modi, Gabbard took the oath of office as the 8th Director of National Intelligence in the presence of Trump.
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