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February 15, 2025

Guarded optimism in India as Trump and Modi outline plans to deepen defense partnership

By By AIJAZ HUSSAIN Associated Press 

SRINAGAR, India (AP) — There was guarded optimism among military experts in India as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump outlined plans to ramp up sales of defense systems to New Delhi, including F-35 stealth fighter jets, to deepen the U.S.-India strategic relationship.

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Pisciottano, Inglis work on legislation to help new parents and first-time homebuyers
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
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