US Energy Secretary Chris Wright briefed a 20-member delegation of senior executives from the American nuclear industry ahead of their visit to India next week. The group will explore civil nuclear cooperation after New Delhi opened the sector to private players through the SHANTI law, replacing older frameworks and easing tougher liability concerns that had deterred global suppliers. The delegation will meet government and private leaders, focusing on joint projects, small modular reactors, and other areas of collaboration.
A senior US official told India and the US to pursue AI through openness while avoiding dependencies on adversarial nations. Speaking at the US-India AI and Emerging Technology Forum, Bethany Morrison said the goal is to give regional countries access to world-class technology and integrate it into society, delivering value for people. She linked AI progress to interoperability and security, noting private-sector AI investment has already surged, with significant funds directed to US companies.
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US Pacific Air Forces Commander General Kevin Schneider visited India from April 19 to 25 to strengthen the US-India defense partnership and support a secure Indo-Pacific. He met senior Indian defense leaders, including the Indian Air Force chief, to discuss expanding operational collaboration and boosting logistics cooperation as part of deeper bilateral coordination.
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