The US announced plans to ease regulations hindering civil nuclear cooperation with India, marking a significant step to fully realize the 2008 India-US civil nuclear deal. US NSA Jake Sullivan emphasized the importance of US-India defense, technology cooperation, and the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, while urging adherence to democratic values for deeper partnerships.
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Unity efforts among farmer unions at the Punjab-Haryana border protests yielded positive outcomes in a recent meeting. The groups, including Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (All India) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, plan joint tractor marches on Jan 26 to pressurize the government. A coordination panel will further their combined strategies.
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