What introduces friction into the ties between India and the United States is that Washington is still unable to find for India a position in its global strategy, which would satisfy India's National self-esteem and ambitions. Explain with suitable examples.
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U.S. court lets Pannun serve his suit on NSA Doval through Delhi courts; India objects · 11 November 2026 · Covers one part · use it in the example
Cite the Pannun suit as a recent irritant where U.S. legal processes reach India's top security officials, testing India's self-esteem.
- On 9 November 2026 a New York court allowed Pannun to serve his suit on NSA Ajit Doval and ex-RAW chief Samant Goel through Delhi courts.
- The MEA called the suit frivolous and said service can only go through India's Central Authority, the Ministry of Law and Justice.
- The State Department took no position on the Indian-courts route, leaving the dispute to the court.
Facts from this story you can cite
- A New York federal judge on 9 November 2026 allowed Pannun to serve his civil suit on NSA Ajit Doval and ex-RAW chief Samant Goel through Delhi district courts.
- The order relied on Article 19 of the Hague Service Convention and Section 29(c) of the CPC, read with a January 2009 notification.
- The MEA said service in India can only go through the Ministry of Law and Justice, India's Central Authority under the Convention.
Where it sits in the syllabus
- GS2: Other countries' policies, diaspora
Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India's interests, Indian diaspora.
- GS2: Groupings and agreements
Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India's interests.