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Highlights include the global push for India-Canada cooperation, a rise in exports and imports and Starlink's possible entry into the Indian market.

The US-India Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership is advancing with initiatives like the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity, alongside investments in clean energy and technology sectors.

At the India Mobile Congress 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced India's progress towards 6G rollout following its 5G success. He highlighted India's emergence as a smartphone manufacturing hub, with over 200 units now operating compared to just two in 2014. The Prime Minister noted that

India and Russia’s long-standing partnership is marked by deepening energy, trade, and defence ties. Bilateral trade surged to $65.7 billion, with growing collaboration in emerging sectors like renewable energy and advanced technology.

Highlights include India's big defence deal with the US, elections announced in two states and Reliance-Starlink disagreement over spectrum distribution.

India has finalised a nearly $3.5 billion deal with the US for the procurement of 31 MQ-9B High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) armed Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) from General Atomics. The package includes 170 AGM-114R Hellfire missiles, laser-guided bombs, and other munitions. The Cabinet Committee on Security approved the

Highlights include defence talks across borders, growing tensions with Canada and relations with neighbours.

India’s aviation market is expanding, with growth in fleet size, and MRO capabilities. However, high fuel taxes and the need for greater investment in local MRO facilities pose ongoing challenges.