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We don't even know if our P-8Is have finally got the full-spec secure comms, ESM and radar modes since we signed for Comcasa/Cismoa. Highly doubt it.
The US offered to upgrade the comms & other systems a few years ago, we rejected the offer (read it a long time ago, so don't quote me on it). Unlike Stryker or delayed Apaches, this didn't gather much headlines.

On a separate note, IN's Romeos are of the same spec as the USN, and we selected all the optional extras on offer. I'm reasonably sure that the upcoming SeaGuardian and SkyGuardian drones will be of the same spec as their own.
 
Finland's President Alexander Stubb has warned that the West risks losing the global contest for influence if it fails to engage India and other countries of the Global South with "a more cooperative, more dignified foreign policy."
A few days ago, Prez Stubb and PM Modi had a telephonic conversation, followed by a conversation between EAM Jaishankar and his Finnish counterpart. Now, Finland could be described as a nation that is anywhere from neutral to friendly with us. Yes, we do have stable bilateral relations but our interactions hardly ever make news. Given EU's push for the long overdue FTA and every important European nation gunning for stronger bilateral relationship with us, not to mention that Trump has managed to royally piss off the Europeans too, I'm not surprised at all that the Finnish Prez made this statement.
 
A few days ago, Prez Stubb and PM Modi had a telephonic conversation, followed by a conversation between EAM Jaishankar and his Finnish counterpart. Now, Finland could be described as a nation that is anywhere from neutral to friendly with us. Yes, we do have stable bilateral relations but our interactions hardly ever make news. Given EU's push for the long overdue FTA and every important European nation gunning for stronger bilateral relationship with us, not to mention that Trump has managed to royally piss off the Europeans too, I'm not surprised at all that the Finnish Prez made this statement.
That's the multipolar world theory.

And trumps just accelerated it. Now everyone's running to be one of that pole but realise that their economies are so much dependent on communist- anti west china .

And behold.. they remember someone constantly talking about multipolar world, asking them to wake up and smell the coffee and prepare themselves..
Yes, that guy seems good option to hv partnership with.
We need market, they need money. What do we have? Money!!

And you are seeing an attempt to build an unexpected pole. Wether it gets built remains to be seen.
 
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No need to give any signals. Trump admin has a tendency to make an *censored* of itself.
I agree on this part. These individuals are behaving like reality TV starts on international television. The 'innocent' race remark or caste remark is definitely not a slip of tongue or ignorance. There are people within our own parliament rushing to defend them as soon as they are made. Most, if not all, are aware of the comments they make. These are all things being done as part of a tactic in the trade deal. Lutnick is just another mouth piece. However, the entire world that is not 'white' is seeing what is happening. They might choose to stay silent for now but they are keenly aware of what certain political circles think about when dealing with them. MAGA politicians are begging the E.U to stop buying any RU products. What democracy/rule of law/shared values/market access? It is all done to get a good deal. If that does not happen, they'll simply make a U-turn. The Chyyyna bravado is also long gone. The TACO with the Chinese was done months ago.
 
You know what. I will actually wanna see this. In effect. For long companies like TCS and WIPRO have gotten over their head of being IT services giants.
Even with AI, they refused to change their services model to adopt development & IP creation model .

Once they get hit and see how the world is still running smoothly.. maybe and just maybe they will come back to the table with govt and contribute to self-reliance in major ways.
So in future, reliance does t have to partner with fckn meta but have an Indian option.

But I doubt it will happen though.

Another option is that govt will open its purse for startup 2.0 software mission. The layoffed workforce can start something, create plethora of groups for founders with necessary skills and embark on indigenousing every single software that we license from outside india. And sell them.

It will be tough. But game changer.
 
Yeah right, he can't do shit. It will require an act of congress and he can stuff it.

You know what. I will actually wanna see this. In effect. For long companies like TCS and WIPRO have gotten over their head of being IT services giants.
Even with AI, they refused to change their services model to adopt development & IP creation model .

Once they get hit and see how the world is still running smoothly.. maybe and just maybe they will come back to the table with govt and contribute to self-reliance in major ways.
So in future, reliance does t have to partner with fckn meta but have an Indian option.

But I doubt it will happen though.

Another option is that govt will open its purse for startup 2.0 software mission. The layoffed workforce can start something, create plethora of groups for founders with necessary skills and embark on indigenousing every single software that we license from outside india. And sell them.

It will be tough. But game changer.
He can't do shit. It will require an act of congress and he can stuff it.

Emergency powers do not cover this shit.
 
I read the news earlier and brushed it off. This thing really took off. It is being reported quite widely. The 'SK' folks are getting choice words from MAGA. However, this was one post that makes a good argument.

The article states that the raid has detained operators, executives, and workers that were sent to aid in the setting up of the factory.

India needs to take the talks slow and steady. I do not see any favorable outcomes while rushing into the deal. You are going to get flak even if you rush into things.

 
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Guys, do you think that US and China will come to an agreement where US keeps the west and China as easy for their sphere of influence.

And not allow any relationship or org like quad, brics which can be interpreted as targeting each other. Or prop up india for china, russia for EU etc.

So, US moves out of security guarantees with japan and Taiwan. China gets taiwan quite easily.

And now, India japan and other islands are in chinese east and challanges.

What do you think china will do,? Stop moving for western bloc. Promote peace to have a bloc prosperous enuf to challenge western in future.
Or gobble up territory, wars and let terrorist loose..
 
Yeah right, he can't do shit. It will require an act of congress and he can stuff it.


He can't do shit. It will require an act of congress and he can stuff it.

Emergency powers do not cover this shit.
To abolish it , congress must pass a bill but he can make the process infinitely harder. If you check project 2025 that is one of the ways to make ppl leave or coming into the country.
 
To abolish it , congress must pass a bill but he can make the process infinitely harder. If you check project 2025 that is one of the ways to make ppl leave or coming into the country.
He can try limiting entry of Indians into USA but outsourcing is not possible to be stopped unless congress ie American parliament passes a law to give that power to President.

If he tried stopping coming of Indians into USA, many jobs will be moved outside America altogether.
 
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dunno if true.... but thats a slap back if true.



And it seems like the case....
 
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What went down at that call in Canada b/w both of them. Even misry was visibly irritated and angry while delivering the video message.

So before that call, modi was open to meet trump but not after that. Reports coming in that he didn't pick up the calls, now refusing unga session in USA. 🤔


Any wild theories lol? Someone just talked about teenage romance above !