Narendra Modi News
The Daily Signal examines Modi’s leadership in India, his economic reforms, and his role in shaping Indo-Pacific strategy and U.S. foreign policy.
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- Opinion
Just Because We Can Create Genetically Modified Babies Doesn’t Mean We Should
Two remarkable things took place last month in the world of biotechnology: A Chinese doctor claimed to have created two genetically modified human embryos who were successfully nurtured to birth, and the worldwide scientific community roundly rejected this experiment as a violation of ethics. In turn, the Chinese government condemned the doctor and called for…Ryan T. Anderson -
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Modi’s US Trip Highlights Improved Relations With India
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the U.S. this week for the fourth time in two years. While in Washington, he will hold summit-level meetings with President Barack Obama, address a joint session of the U.S. Congress, and meet with the heads of several think tanks. The visit is an opportunity to showcase the…Lisa Curtis -
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Why Fishing Rights and Genetically Modified Salmon Might Determine Senate Control
A Senate race in Alaska—and control of the upper chamber of Congress—may be decided by issues that matter little to the rest of the country, like fishing rights and genetically modified salmon. Republicans are banking on Alaska to be one of the six new seats the GOP needs to take control of the Senate, with…Josh Siegel -
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Indian Prime Minister Modi Speech Highlights Clout of Indian American Community
Yesterday I attended the historic gathering of nearly 20,000 Indian Americans in New York City’s Madison Square Garden, where visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about the accomplishments of the Indian American community and laid out his vision for India’s future. More than 30 Members of the U.S. Congress attended the speech, demonstrating the…Lisa Curtis -
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3 Key Areas Obama Should Focus on in Talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United States presents an historic opportunity to further deepen U.S. relations with India. India, the world’s largest democracy, has the potential to become a key U.S. partner in the decades ahead. Unfortunately, the Obama administration has neglected the relationship and failed to build on the significant accomplishments…Sen. Marco Rubio -
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India: Modi’s First Budget Is Short on Details
Instead of a big bang, the reaction to India’s first budget under Prime Minister Narendra Modi was more of a whimper. The highlight of the budget was a vow to lift economic growth to 7–8 percent within the next three years. Also, in a bid to attract new capital, the foreign ownership caps on defense…William T. Wilson