The Mahabharata nevertheless clearly knows the Malavas as a distinct political and military people. They appear during the Pandavas’ campaigns, at Yudhishthira’s Rajasuya sacrifice and on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. The epic also names individual Malava chiefs, confirming that they possessed recognised leadership and substantial military strength.
According to the latest depository data, ₹14,118 crore of the August investment came through purchases on stock exchanges, while another ₹9,426 crore entered through the primary market. The sustained buying follows a net FPI equity inflow of about ₹20,200 crore in July, marking a significant reversal after four consecutive months of foreign investor withdrawals.
Unlike conventional maize, popcorn varieties require kernels with characteristics that allow them to expand substantially when heated. High expansion is therefore an important commercial quality parameter, influencing the volume, texture and overall quality of the finished popcorn. The new hybrid is being promoted as a domestically developed, non-genetically modified option capable of producing the expansion characteristics required by the commercial popcorn industry.
Goyal will also hold bilateral discussions with Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Akazawa Ryosei and interact with senior members of the Japanese government and Parliament. The programme will then move to Nagoya, one of Japan’s major industrial centres, where the Indian delegation will engage with the Central Japan Economic Federation, the Nagoya Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Aichi Prefecture officials and companies from the automotive and steel sectors.
Doval is scheduled to arrive in Beijing on Monday, with the 25th round of Special Representatives talks expected to take place on Tuesday. Both officials serve as their respective countries’ designated Special Representatives for negotiations on the India-China boundary question, a mechanism established in 2003 to address the long-running dispute and manage recurring tensions along the frontier.
The agreement was signed on August 21, 2026, in Bengaluru and focuses on strengthening collaboration in tactical cellular solutions. BEL said the partnership will promote development, technology exchange and knowledge sharing while enabling both companies to jointly work on advanced and reliable cellular communication systems suited to emerging operational requirements.
The contract covers the procurement of radar electronics by BEL, one of India’s principal defence public sector enterprises and a major supplier of military radar, electronic warfare, communications and weapon-control systems to the Armed Forces. Data Patterns has not disclosed the precise radar platform or programme for which the equipment will be supplied, and the available regulatory disclosure therefore does not support linking the order to any specific Indian Army, Navy or Air Force radar system.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari carried out the Bhumi Pujan for the projects virtually from GRSE Bhavan in Kolkata on August 23. Three of the projects are being undertaken by GRSE at Raichak, Shalimar and Kidderpore, while YIL is establishing two major forging facilities at its Metal and Steel Factory at Ishapore. Together, the investments represent one of the more significant recent capacity additions to India’s state-owned defence manufacturing ecosystem.
The two countries also agreed to increase exchanges between their armed forces through more joint exercises, professional military training and capacity-building programmes. These measures are intended to improve interoperability while creating regular opportunities for both militaries to share operational experience and best practices.
Under the strengthened requirements, manufacturers will have to ensure that products containing this fixed-dose combination carry a clear warning stating that they must not be used in children below four years of age. The warning is expected to appear prominently on product labels, package inserts and relevant promotional material.
