January 6, 2025 News Updates
January 6, 2025 News Updates International Relations and Infrastructure China's Megadam Project: China's plan to construct a massive dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet has raised significant concerns in India. The $137 billion Metok Dam could potentially make India dependent on China for water resources, impacting Indian agriculture and livelihoods. Critics fear that China might "weaponize" water in future conflicts. Environmental and seismic risks associated with the project have also been highlighted. Chinese authorities, however, have assured cooperation with downstream nations. U.S.-India Strategic Technology Discussions: U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan is visiting India to discuss cooperation on strategic technologies, including defense, space, and artificial intelligence. This visit underscores the growing U.S.-India partnership, partly in response to China's assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region. Economic Developments Digital Payments ...