India, Feb. 17 -- The historic victory of President Trump in the US elections and the swift rollout of executive orders on the first day of his term made one thing clear: a strong commitment to the principles of "America First." For the skeptics, the message is unmistakable-President Trump is deeply focused on nationalism and his goal of "making America great again."

Similarly in India, Prime Minister Modi has remained resolute in his ambition to transform India into a developed nation-Viksit Bharat-by 2047. The call for self-reliance, encapsulated in the slogan "Atmanirbhar Bharat," continues to gain momentum, particularly in the technology and digital infrastructure space.

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