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India-UK Strategic Dialogue: NSAs Ajit Doval & Jonathan Powell Focus on Counter-Terrorism, Khalistan Elements & Tech Security Initiative (TSI) Under Vision 2035

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23 Apr 2026
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Source: Indian Express
Key Data:India-UK Vision 2035
Bodies:National Security Council (NSA Office)
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What This Article Covers

1.National Security Advisors Ajit Doval (India) and Jonathan Powell (UK) held the annual India-UK Strategic Dialogue, focusing on terrorism, extremism, and pro-Khalistan elements.

2.Both sides agreed to strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and advance goals under the India-UK Vision 2035 document, particularly in technology, defence, and security.

3.Progress was reviewed under the India-UK Technology Security Initiative (TSI), noting outcomes in telecom, critical minerals, AI, and the establishment of a Silicon Carbide semiconductor facility in Bhubaneswar.

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India and the UK have reinforced their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with National Security Advisors focusing on shared security threats like terrorism and pro-Khalistan elements. The dialogue, held under the annual Strategic Dialogue framework, also advanced cooperation in critical tech sectors like semiconductors and AI under the Technology Security Initiative (TSI), aligning with the bilateral Vision 2035 goals.

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Dialogue NameIndia-UK Strategic Dialogue
Key DocumentIndia-UK Vision 2035
Tech InitiativeIndia-UK Technology Security Initiative (TSI)
New FacilitySilicon Carbide-based compound semiconductor facility in Bhubaneswar, Odisha

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  • ›Dialogue Name: India-UK Strategic Dialogue
  • ›Key Document: India-UK Vision 2035
  • ›Target this Data: India-UK Vision 2035 (Key bilateral document)
  • ›Target this Nodal Body: National Security Council (NSC) / Office of the National Security Advisor
  • ›Target this Initiative: India-UK Technology Security Initiative (TSI)

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The India-UK Strategic Dialogue mentioned in the news is held between the National Security Advisors. In India, which body is the NSA the chief executive of?

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Consider the following statements regarding the India-UK talks:

1. The talks were held under the framework of the annual India-UK Strategic Dialogue.

2. Both sides reviewed progress under the India-UK Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA).

3. The dialogue focused on advancing cooperation under the India-UK Vision 2035 document.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3Data-centricMedium

Under the India-UK Technology Security Initiative (TSI), a joint facility for which of the following materials was established in Bhubaneswar, Odisha?

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What was a primary security concern for India that was discussed in the India-UK NSA-level dialogue?

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