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Air Marshal Amit Dev Takes Over as Air Officer-in-Charge Personnel at Air Headquarters

“Air Marshal Amit Dev took over as Air Officer-in-charge Personnel, Air Headquarters, Vayu Bhawan, today. Air Marshal was commissioned in the flying branch of IAF on Dec 29, 1982 as a fighter pilot. He is an alumnus of National Defence Academy,” IAF said in a tweet. In a career spanning nearly 37 years, the Air Officer has flown a wide variety of fighter and trainer aircraft. He has flying experience of more than 2500 hours, including operational flying on Mig 21 and Mig 27 fighter aircraft.

Indian, Uzbek Armies to Hold First-Ever Joint Exercise – Dostlik 2019

“Rajnath Singh and the Uzbekistan Defence Minister Major General Kurbanov Bakhodir Nizamovich will witness a curtain raiser event of the joint exercise of the two armies. This is the first-ever joint exercise that will be undertaken by the armies of India and Uzbekistan. Singh is scheduled to travel to Russia after visiting Uzbekistan,” a senior Defence Ministry official told IANS.

Cochin Shipyard Ltd Signs Phase III Contract of Indigenous Aircraft Carrier for Indian Navy

Cochin Shipyard Limited has signed the Phase-III contract for Construction of the Indigenous Aircraft Carrier on October 31, 2019. The Phase-III contract covers the operational and harbour acceptance trials of various equipment and systems installed onboard and also the Sea Trials of the Carrier. The contract also covers some activities which are to be undertaken post delivery of the vessel including support during weapon & aviation trials.

TVS Motor Ties Up With Cadisa to Expand in Central America

The 15 flagship outlets for TVS Motors will be opened with the support of Cadisa in a phased manner. The presence of the company will also be in 17 multi-brand outlets and over 150 retail stores across Guatemala and 25 service outlets will also be operated by the company. According to the statement, the company will also provide retail finance schemes to boost the range of two-and three-wheeler sale.

India To Leapfrog Over Japan and Germany to Claim 3rd Spot in Global Rankings by 2030

Speaking at the launch of a new index that Bloomberg introduced – a new benchmark that measures competitiveness against the new disruptive forces like automation, digitisation, climate change, protectionism, and populism, Orlik said India could gain most from its edge in the services ector. Hence, though ranked 43rd by traditional measures of drivers of growth, it could move ahead rapidly because of its strength in the services sector and digital sector advantage.