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Information &Broadcasting Team to Counter Fake News

The government’s FACT Check module, which is to be initially manned by information service officers, will work on the four principles of find, assess, create and target (FACT), which involves round-the-clock monitoring of online news sources and publicly available social media posts. Since misleading information often finds traction through online influencers who are not bound by standards of ethics applicable to traditional media outlets, the team will also identify themes or stories that promote false and misleading information relating to the government and its agencies.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Inaugurates Sisseri River Bridge in Arunachal Pradesh

Informing about the event, Bharat Bhushan Babu, spokesperson, Ministry of Defence said, “The 200-metre long bridge between Jonai-Pasighat-Ranaghat-Roing road will provide connectivity between Dibang Valley and Siang to meet the long-pending demand of the people of Arunachal Pradesh as it would cut down the travel time from Pasighat to Roing by about five hours.”

India’s Bold Counter to Chinese Game Plan

At present, India has around 20 per cent of all its exports to the RCEP countries and receives 35 per cent of all imports from them. China is the leader of this export-import circle. It is the largest exporter to almost all countries of the group, including India. Of India’s $105 billion trade deficit with RCEP countries, China accounts for $53 billion. Widening trade deficit would empty foreign exchange reserve of India at a faster rate. And, a depleting foreign reserve is never good for any economy and is least desirable for the one trying to recover.

India Emerging as Regional Hub for Pilot Training

FSTC has become the training institute of choice with pilots from South East Asia and Africa region due to its new state-of-the-art Level D simulators as well as its qualified pool of instructors. FSTC also supports these international pilots with their travel and accommodation with its local tie-ups.