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by Amber G.
16 Feb 2026 09:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
Replies: 3890
Views: 1208865

Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat

Brazil’s Lula To Visit India: AI Summit, 150 CEOs, Big Trade and Global South Push with PM Modi Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is set to visit India from February 18 to 22, 2026, marking a significant diplomatic and economic moment for both nations. Invited personally by Prime Minister ...
by Amber G.
16 Feb 2026 02:51
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 12599
Views: 3600508

Re: Understanding the US - Again

@Amber G, why do you think this kind of thing is not widely known even among BRF's widely read audience? It’s widely known — just not widely accepted in echo chambers . /sigh/ Meanwhile Schools like MIT and Duke kind of schools -not to mention countless times mentioned "fraud in Noble prize by...
by Amber G.
15 Feb 2026 06:50
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 12599
Views: 3600508

Re: Understanding the US - Again

Furthermore, all fail to explain why they are unwilling to go to court. They scream all day about ICE yet not one mothers son has applied successfully to drastically curtail ICE actions in court because they all know that ICE is working within the law! This kind of news is common -- and obvious to ...
by Amber G.
15 Feb 2026 04:16
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 12599
Views: 3600508

Re: Understanding the US - Again

“ HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sure has a way with words. During an appearance on Theo Von’s podcast This Past Weekend yesterday, Kennedy described why he had been determined to keep going to in-person addiction-recovery meetings during the COVID pandemic: “I’m not scared of a germ. You know...
by Amber G.
14 Feb 2026 02:04
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 13172
Views: 4542336

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

Meanwhile Seattle authorities have announced $29 million ( in compensation for the family of Jahnavi Kandula, who was killed by a speeding police vehicle while crossing the road. Jaahnavi Kandula, a 23-year-old Indian graduate student who was struck and killed by a speeding Seattle police vehicle i...
by Amber G.
14 Feb 2026 01:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 13172
Views: 4542336

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

US Department of Justice says “Indian National Nikhil Gupta Worked at the Direction of an Indian Government Employee to Arrange the Murder of U.S.-Based Leader of Sikh Separatist Movement” Gurpatwant Singh Pannun after he pleads Link: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/indian-national-pleads-guil...
by Amber G.
13 Feb 2026 04:54
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Climate Change: Propaganda Vs Reality
Replies: 880
Views: 370271

Re: Climate Change: Propaganda Vs Reality

^^^ Obama: Today, the Trump administration repealed the endangerment finding: the ruling that served as the basis for limits on tailpipe emissions and power plant rules. Without it, we’ll be less safe, less healthy and less able to fight climate change — all so the fossil fuel industry can make even...
by Amber G.
13 Feb 2026 04:46
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 13172
Views: 4542336

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

Meanwhile Seattle authorities have announced $29 million ( in compensation for the family of Jahnavi Kandula, who was killed by a speeding police vehicle while crossing the road. Jaahnavi Kandula, a 23-year-old Indian graduate student who was struck and killed by a speeding Seattle police vehicle in...
by Amber G.
13 Feb 2026 04:34
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Replies: 6971
Views: 2264319

Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry

A YouTuber from NZ -discovers pirated copies of Dhurandhar movie being sold openly in Pakistan for PKR 50 (INR 16)!
by Amber G.
13 Feb 2026 03:16
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 12599
Views: 3600508

Re: Understanding the US - Again

Virtually all scientific bodies and expert surveys have rejected or strongly criticized it.
by Amber G.
13 Feb 2026 02:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Bangladesh News and Discussion
Replies: 4293
Views: 1493646

Re: Bangladesh News and Discussion

Election Result Bangladesh : BNP wins parliamentary elections, says local TV; Tarique Rahman to become PM?
Bangladesh Polls Result 2026 LIVE: The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) won 151 seats in the 300-seat Jatiya Sangsad, giving it a simple majority, according to Ekattor TV.
by Amber G.
13 Feb 2026 02:07
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 13172
Views: 4542336

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

Trump is Trump, NY Times is NY Times: Alex Travelli. speaks.. :eek:
Trump’s Trade Deal With India Has Become a Headache for Modi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi won a big reduction of sky-high tariffs, but critics say he undermined Indian sovereignty and undercut the nation’s farmers
by Amber G.
13 Feb 2026 00:59
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Bangladesh News and Discussion
Replies: 4293
Views: 1493646

Re: Bangladesh News and Discussion

India was invited to send observers for the Bangladesh election. But we have not sent any to Bangladesh for the elections,” says India even as Pakistan, China send observers
by Amber G.
13 Feb 2026 00:16
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 13172
Views: 4542336

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

I was about to post the same thing: https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/02/el-paso-airport-closed-after-military-used-new-anti-drone-laser-to-zap-party-balloon/ It is quite strange all this. There is more to the story than a party balloon Adding to the above -- what some newspapers are saying (with ...
by Amber G.
12 Feb 2026 23:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 13172
Views: 4542336

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

India’s MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on US silently changing Factsheet on US-India Trade Agreement: “As you are aware, the India-U.S. Joint Statement on the framework for an Interim Agreement on reciprocal and mutually beneficial trade was issued on 7 February 2026. The Joint Statement is the f...
by Amber G.
12 Feb 2026 06:31
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 12599
Views: 3600508

Re: Understanding the US - Again

So what really is the ICE effort about? It is about terrorizing communities. CBP ( part of ICE - and those who killed/murdered Good - an American citizen) now using DoD lasers to shoot down a party balloon - BEFORE informing FAA (and closing airspace of 8 hours - risking air traffic) ..lying about ...
by Amber G.
12 Feb 2026 06:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 13172
Views: 4542336

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

^^^ Gets even more curiouser ... Pentagon let CBP use anti-drone laser before FAA closed El Paso airspace, AP sources say Party Balloon, Foreign Drone, High-Energy laser: Inside Chaos Leading to El Paso Airspace Closure How much it cost to close down the Air-port to shoot down a party balloon? and C...
by Amber G.
12 Feb 2026 06:11
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Replies: 2227
Views: 720910

Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis

^^^ Breaking news: The Pentagon let Customs and Border Protection use an anti-drone laser (DoD weapon) before the FAA closed El Paso airspace, AP sources say...
by Amber G.
12 Feb 2026 05:04
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Deterrence
Replies: 5266
Views: 1275020

Re: Deterrence

And, China has a huge number & variety of delivery systems that INF Treaty prevented the US from having. Can you expand on this? From what I know (and looking it up for current status) - The INF band (500 km – 5,500 km, Ground-launched ballistic and cruise missiles only): - 500–700 (Open source...
by Amber G.
12 Feb 2026 02:07
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 12599
Views: 3600508

Re: Understanding the US - Again

^^^ see BRF for the latest news: :) Sharing here for BRF xpost - How would US perform in operation Sindoor aka spotting drones, party balloons and "itchy trigger finger" in border security in USA : On February 11, 2026, the FAA abruptly shut down the airspace over El Paso, Texas, for seven...
by Amber G.
12 Feb 2026 02:01
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 13172
Views: 4542336

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

Sharing here for BRF xpost - How would US perform in operation Sindoor aka spotting drones, party balloons and "itchy trigger finger" in border security in USA : On February 11, 2026, the FAA abruptly shut down the airspace over El Paso, Texas, for seven hours following a high-tension inci...
by Amber G.
12 Feb 2026 01:51
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Replies: 2227
Views: 720910

Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis

Sharing here for BRF - spotting drones, party baloons and "itchy trigger finger" in border security in USA : On February 11, 2026, the FAA abruptly shut down the airspace over El Paso, Texas, for seven hours following a high-tension incident where a high-energy laser from Fort Bliss engage...
by Amber G.
11 Feb 2026 04:16
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Deterrence
Replies: 5266
Views: 1275020

Re: Deterrence

^^^ Certainly possible.. or Trump being Trump..
Meanwhile ...latest unhinged Truth Social screed, claims that [if Canada makes a trade deal with] China, "the first thing China will do is terminate ALL Ice Hockey being played in Canada, and permanently eliminate The Stanley Cup."
:rotfl:
by Amber G.
11 Feb 2026 00:42
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: AI/Machine Learning, Bharat and Bhartiya IT Industry
Replies: 597
Views: 458075

Re: AI/Machine Learning, Bharat and Bhartiya IT Industry

^^^ Thanks. This 'New IT rules' looks seems very sensible and technically based, compared to US (no surprise in era or Trump). As to following: ( I think - correct me if I am wrong/missing something) One one hand, the intent is commendable and its refreshing to see a law that has a technical basis r...
by Amber G.
10 Feb 2026 22:43
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Chandrayaan 4: Mission, Launch and Discussions
Replies: 20
Views: 36166

Re: Chandrayaan 4: Mission, Launch and Discussions

ISRO identifies site for Chandrayaan-4 lander According to ISRO officials, they had zeroed in on four sites of the Mons Mouton, and found one of them suitable for landing on the lunar surface The Chandrayaan-4 Mission is at least two years away, but the ISRO has identified a location in the South P...
by Amber G.
10 Feb 2026 13:44
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 12599
Views: 3600508

Re: Understanding the US - Again

^If these migrants are there illegally are they not already committing an offence? India's SC said the same of Rohingya's did it not? https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/illegal-migrants-have-no-legal-rights-says-sc/articleshow/125728314.cms Lisaji - Let me answer this in detail - because it ...
by Amber G.
10 Feb 2026 13:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 12599
Views: 3600508

Re: Understanding the US - Again

Transcript https://rollcall.com/factbase/trump/transcript/donald-trump-interview-tom-llamas-nbc-news-february-4-2026/ Just some random fact-checks... 1. " We have 11,888 murderers that Biden... let into our country." The number (often cited as ~13,000) refers to the total number of noncit...
by Amber G.
10 Feb 2026 12:14
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Replies: 1475
Views: 1402560

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion

Sharing: IIT Madras has launched the new BS in Aeronautics and Space Technology, a flexible, skill-based undergraduate programme offered in online mode, aimed at widening access to industry-ready aerospace education. Aligned with national priorities in aviation, UAVs and space manufacturing, the pro...
by Amber G.
10 Feb 2026 12:05
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Chandrayan-2 Mission
Replies: 2280
Views: 812061

Re: Chandrayan-2 Mission

Chandrayaan-2 orbiter has captured sharp, high-resolution images of the Apollo 11 and Apollo 12 landing sites from lunar orbit. The photos clearly show the descent stages left by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, as well as by Pete Conrad and Alan Bean—along with their boot tracks at the Apollo 12 sit...
by Amber G.
10 Feb 2026 11:01
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Renewable Sources of Energy
Replies: 510
Views: 316004

Re: Renewable Sources of Energy

India’s plan: Target Year: 2070. Strategy: The "Panchamrit" (five-point) plan, which includes: -,Reaching 500 GW of non-fossil energy capacity by 2030. Meeting 50% of energy requirements from renewable sources by 2030. - Reducing total projected carbon emissions by 1 billion tonnes by 203...
by Amber G.
10 Feb 2026 10:45
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Deterrence
Replies: 5266
Views: 1275020

Re: Deterrence

FWIW - Sridharji Adding to ^^^..a Few points -- let me know your thoughts.. - The allegation was publicly made by Thomas G. DiNanno, the U.S. Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security. He made the claim at a UN Conference on Disarmament in Geneva, stating that China had co...
by Amber G.
10 Feb 2026 10:01
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Deterrence
Replies: 5266
Views: 1275020

Re: Deterrence

I would still expect MEA to march up the Chinese ambassador and ask him some pointed questions ! Agreed. That's statecraft and no such opportunity must be lost, especially against our only mortal enemy, China. SSridharji et al - Ask them what exactly ???— “Did you secretly test a nuke?” That’s not ...
by Amber G.
10 Feb 2026 06:36
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Miscellaneous Topics thread
Replies: 156
Views: 63533

Re: Miscellaneous Topics thread

Here is what Carl Sagan feared -- what we might become. The world today more than ever is in desperate need for scientific thinking and bamboozled by pseudo-science.
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by Amber G.
10 Feb 2026 05:50
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Education System
Replies: 4011
Views: 1191204

Re: Indian Education System

Indian ( land of Biochemist giants like Khorana and Subbarow) has today officially welcomed a student who scored minus 8 out of 800.
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by Amber G.
10 Feb 2026 05:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
Replies: 3890
Views: 1208865

Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat

Cricket Diplomacy... :rotfl:
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by Amber G.
10 Feb 2026 04:42
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 6004
Views: 2630275

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

For record :Pakistan Government directs the Pakistan National Cricket Team to take the field on February 15, 2026 for its scheduled match in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup against India. Decision taken after meeting with ICC/BCB. Juvenile PCB/Pak forced to play match against India. https://pbs.twimg.co...
by Amber G.
10 Feb 2026 04:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 13172
Views: 4542336

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

US lost the T20 World Cup match against India by 18%, and I made a very humble request to Sergio Gor, suggesting that if you had made the reciprocal tariff zero, you might have won the match.
:)

- Piyush Goyal on India vs US.
by Amber G.
10 Feb 2026 03:45
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Replies: 6971
Views: 2264319

Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry

^^^ Can you translate this into non-brfite language. TIA. Meanwhile xpost US lost the T20 World Cup match against India by 18%, and I made a very humble request to Sergio Gor, suggesting that if you had made the reciprocal tariff zero, you might have won the match. ” :) - Piyush Goyal on India vs US.