Huawei also earned headlines for its activities in Afghanistan where it helped the Taliban regime create a telephone switching system in Kabul that the Indian government identified as communications surveillance equipment.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center For Security Policy

One military analyst points out that Indian forces have recovered weapons and communications equipment from recaptured ground, which may mean that at least some intruders have been given orders to give way after inflicting casualties.

ECONOMIST: Ever more dangerous in Kashmir

In short, entrepreneurs like Murthy, Nilekani, Premji, Nadar and others have successfully combined low-cost Indian skills with increasingly cheaper computers and communications to address a market eager to contain costs.

FORBES: Two Technologies Propelling India Forward

The Indian government is in possession of confidential internal communications from the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC).

FORBES: First documented case of cyber espionage?

The Ruia brothers, insisting they had the first right to buy Hutchison Telecom's stake--a claim it disputes--were pitted against much better known foes, Vodafone and Reliance Communications, which is controlled by Indian billionaire Anil Ambani.

FORBES: The Ruias Return

In a statement Wednesday, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology said the proposed rules are meant to help develop a robust Indian technology manufacturing sector.

WSJ: India: Tech Import Restrictions Are for Security

Speaking at the close of the conference, President Obama discussed the work he's done to improve communications between tribal nations and the federal government -- and his commitment to helping Indian communities realize prosperous futures.

WHITEHOUSE: President Obama at the Tribal Nations Conference