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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
India, US to 'coordinate in the upcoming' Financial Action Task Force (FATF) processes
Live Events — IndianEmbassyUS (@IndianEmbassyUS) — IndianEmbassyUS (@IndianEmbassyUS) — DeputySecState (@DeputySecState) — IndianEmbassyUS (@IndianEmbassyUS) — USDPColby (@USDPColby) — IndianEmbassyUS (@IndianEmbassyUS) (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri engaged in several high-level engagements with senior officials of the US held talks with Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Michael Faulkender, where they discussed collaboration in the upcoming Financial Action Task Force (FATF) processes."With Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Financial Action Task Force Financial Action Task Force, the Foreign Secretary discussed ways to deepen economic and financial ties, including collaboration in international financial institutions and coordination in the upcoming Financial Action Task Force (FATF) processes," a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs say India will spare no effort to bring Pakistan onto the grey list during the FATF proceedings. The global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog has been informed about India's intentions. Sources say that India will send a detailed dossier to the FATF, outlining evidence and concerns regarding the involvement of certain entities and individuals in terror financing and money laundering activities. The dossier will highlight India's findings and demand strict scrutiny and action by the FATF under international FS Misri held talks for the inter-agency discussions on the India-US COMPACT for the 21st century."During his visit, Misri held wide-ranging discussions with counterparts across the Department of State, National Security Council, Department of Defense, Department of the Treasury, and the Department of Commerce," the statement also held talks with Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, where they agreed that Tech-Trade-Talent will shape the India-US partnership in the 21st century."At a luncheon meeting with Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, both sides reviewed the full spectrum of the bilateral agenda. They underscored that Technology, Trade, and Talent would be the key pillars shaping the India-US partnership in the 21st century," the statement said."In meetings with Deputy Secretary of Defence Steve Feinberg and Under Secretary for Policy Elbridge Colby, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to a robust and forward-looking defence partnership. Discussions focused on co-production and co-development initiatives, sustained joint military exercises, logistics and information-sharing frameworks, and enhancing interoperability between the armed forces," the statement also held talks with Under Secretary of Commerce Jeffrey Kessler and reviewed progress on the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement "In his meeting with Under Secretary of Commerce Jeffrey Kessler, both sides reviewed progress on the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement, cooperation in critical and emerging technologies, and the need to streamline ITAR and export control regulations. They agreed to convene the next meeting of the India-US Strategic Trade Dialogue at the earliest opportunity," the statement said."Consistent with the vision outlined in the COMPACT, detailed inter-agency discussions were held on a range of strategic areas including defence cooperation , energy security, TRUST initiative, counter-terrorism, the Indian Ocean Strategic Venture, and collaboration through platforms such as the Quad, I2U2, and IMEEC," the statement along with US Deputy National Security Advisor Pavan Kapoor , also held talks on deepening bilateral collaboration in critical and emerging Secretary Vikram Misri visited Washington, DC from May 27-29, 2025, for a series of high-level engagements with senior officials of the US Administration. The visit was a follow-up to the Prime Minister's visit to the United States on February 13, 2025, during which both sides launched the India-US COMPACT (Catalysing Opportunities for Military Partnership , Accelerated Commerce & Technology) for the 21st Century. Deputy National Security Advisor Shri Pavan Kapoor was also part of the Indian delegation.
NBC Sports
2 days ago
- Politics
- NBC Sports
Could the NFL draft eventually go away?
For years, I was as brainwashed as anyone by the NFL's version of the sorting hat. The draft was the ultimate offseason experience. The great bastion of hope for a brighter, for every NFL team. Then, during the lockout, NFL Players Association attorney Jeffrey Kessler explained that, in the absence of a league-wide union, the draft is an antitrust violation. At first, I didn't want to hear it. Over time, I started to like the sound of it. As explained in one of the 100-plus essays in Playmakers, the draft is fundamentally anti-American. Thirty-two independent businesses come together and control the entire labor market, parsing out employees based on a system under which the most inept of them get dibs on the best of the players. My 86-the-draft take has been dubbed derisively as a 'crusade' by others in the media, whose relevance and income are coincidentally tied to its ongoing existence. And I've come to accept the simple reality that, over the past decade, the draft has become too big to die. Understandably, then, I nearly fell out of my chair this morning when Peter King (making a return for the full two hours of PFT Live) suggested that the draft could go away in our lifetime. Personally, I don't buy it — but I like the sound of it. The folks at typed up the key quotes so I didn't have to. Peter's broader point is that, if the draft would at some point go away, the NFL would come up with something to replace the draft. And that thing would become as big, if no bigger. At some point, I'll lay out my idea for how talent would be distributed in a way other than rewarding the worst teams with the best players. Maybe this weekend, when things will be slow. If things will ever be slow again. For now, I won't rule out the possibility that the draft will die. While the NFL enjoys an antitrust exemption by virtue of its multi-employer bargaining unit, the current chief executive could tuck an elimination of that law in the next iteration of the big, beautiful bill. Or maybe the union would shut down in the face of the next lockout, and not settle the ensuing antitrust litigation. However it may play out, it's not impossible. Peter thinks it's very possible. And while that will rile up many who are under the honor-and-a-privilege spell, the NFL would find a way to make a post-draft existence work — and to make whatever replaces it the league's biggest offseason event.
The Print
4 days ago
- Business
- The Print
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri meets US Under Secretary Jeffrey Kessler in Washington
New York/Washington, May 28 (PTI) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met US Under Secretary Jeffrey Kessler in Washington to advance bilateral cooperation in critical and emerging technologies, the Indian Embassy in Washington said. Misri is visiting Washington DC from May 27-29 to meet with senior officials of the US administration, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement on Monday.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
India-US discuss trade: Foreign secretary Vikram Misri meets under secretary Jeffrey Kessler
Vikram Misri with Jeffrey Kessler (X@IndianEmbassyUS) Foreign secretary Vikram Misri on Tuesday met US under secretary Jeffrey Kessler to strengthen India-US cooperation in critical and emerging technologies. The two officials participated in discussions aimed at convening the India-US strategic trade dialogues early to deepen ties in the technology and trade sectors between the two countries. Sharing a post on X, the Indian Embassy in Washington wrote, "Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Under Secretary Jeffrey Kessler to advance India-US cooperation in critical and emerging technologies. They also discussed early convening of the India-US Strategic Trade Dialogue to deepen tech and trade collaboration." — IndianEmbassyUS (@IndianEmbassyUS) Vikram Misri is in the US from May 27 to 29 and is scheduled to visit top officials to advance bilateral collaboration. Misri's visit to the US follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to the US earlier this year. During his visit in February, the US and India jointly launched COMPACT (Catalysing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce and Technology), which aimed to inspire bilateral collaboration across various fronts. This comes amid global uncertainties caused by Trump's reciprocal tariffs. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Trump has announced 26% tariffs on India, which are on hold till July 9, as he put a 90-day pause on imposing tariffs back in April. India aims to conclude trade agreements with the United States before July. The finance ministry's monthly Economic Review suggests that a successful bilateral pact could transform "challenges into economic opportunities." According to IMF's World Economic Outlook, India's real GDP growth for FY26 is projected to be 6.2 percent, 30 basis points lower than the January estimate, amid global economic uncertainties. Commerce minister Piyush Goyal was in the US last week to advance trade talks, and officials from the US are scheduled to visit India in the coming weeks.
News18
4 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Vikram Misri Meets US Under Secretary Jeffrey Kessler; Discusses Tech, Trade Collaboration
Last Updated: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met US Under Secretary Jeffrey Kessler in Washington to advance cooperation between the two countries in critical and emerging technologies. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Tuesday met US Under Secretary Jeffrey Kessler in Washington. During their meeting, the two leaders discussed the advancement of bilateral cooperation between the two countries in critical and emerging technologies, the Indian Embassy in Washington said. The Indian Embassy in the US also shared a photo of Misri and Kessler meeting, and wrote, 'Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Under Secretary Jeffrey Kessler to advance cooperation in critical & emerging technologies." 'They also discussed early convening of the India-US Strategic Trade Dialogue to deepen tech & trade collaboration." Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Under Secretary Jeffrey Kessler to advance 🇮🇳🇺🇸 cooperation in critical & emerging technologies. They also discussed early convening of the India-US Strategic Trade Dialogue to deepen tech & trade collaboration. — India in USA (@IndianEmbassyUS) May 28, 2025 Misri is visiting Washington, DC from May 27-29 to meet with senior officials of the US administration, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement on Monday. The visit is a follow-up to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United States in February 2025, when both sides launched the India-US COMPACT (Catalysing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce and Technology) for the 21st century, the MEA said. Last week, Misri briefed the members of the four multi-party delegations, including those led by Congress leader Shashi Tharoor and BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad, when they were to travel to world capitals to convey India's resolve for zero tolerance on terrorism emanating from Pakistan. After the briefing by Misri, the delegates said they would work to bust the Pakistani narrative of projecting India as the aggressor by underscoring the links of Pahalgam terrorists to the country. Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: May 28, 2025, 09:17 IST
