The latest batch of 36 officers is the largest in the history of the Indian Foreign Service, adding to the nearly 900 odd IFS officers which comprise the Indian diplomatic corps.
Indian diplomacy fails numbers test
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Bangladesh envoy meets Modi
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This meeting is significant as Karim is the first envoy of a Muslim majority country to meet Modi and is also a sign of growing international recognition of the Gujarat chief minister’s influence on national issues in New Delhi, in this case the Land Boundary Agreement.
#ChopperScam: The Italian Job
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Here’s a quick narrative of how the alleged AgustaWestland corruption scandal unfolded, with links to the reports filed by the intrepid Manu Pubby of The Indian Express.
See you at DefExpo 2012
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Unsurprisingly, India’s two largest defense suppliers are also the biggest exhibitors at the show. Israel has taken up the most space at the show with 1,293 square meters and Russia brings the largest number of companies to the show, with the count at 37.
Swiss look for more, better fighters
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Significantly, the Swiss Air Force is now also looking for additional capabilities in the aircraft like an AESA radar and is planning to increase the order size from 22 to 36.
