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Four Bhonsle Era Cannons Found at Kasturchand Park

A team of Archaeological Survey of India and civic administration inspecting the four cannons of Bhonsale era found at Kasturchand Park on Thursday. Mokha said that according to primary estimates, the cannons date back to 1813 and Bhosles ruled Nagpur till 1853 before Biritishers took over.

India’s MiG 29 to Fly with Eurofighter Typhoon in Oman – Exercise Eastern Bridge V

The Indian Air Force will be flying its MiG 29 (UPG) and C-17 Globemaster alongside Oman’s Eurofighter Typhoon and F-16, in this bilateral exercise.Exercise Eastern Bridge V is being held at the Air Force Base Masirah in Oman from October 17-26. According to the IAF, this is the first occasion that the MiG 29 will participate in an international air exercise outside India.

Indian Air Force Practices Air Operations from Civil Airports in North-East and Kolkata

Shillong-based defence PRO Wing Commander Ratnakar Singh said, “The Eastern Air Command has planned fighter operations from six Airfields in its area of operations namely Dimapur, Imphal, Guwahati, Kolkata, Pasighat and Andal.” This exercise is in two phases where the topline fighters will use the four airstrips in the first phase and the airstrips of Pasighat and Andal will be utilized in the second phase, added the officer.

India and Netherlands Launched the Second Phase of the LOTUS-HR (Local Treatment of Urban Sewage streams for Healthy Reuse plant)

The project was initiated in July 2017 and aims to demonstrate a novel holistic (waste) water management approach that will produce clean water which can be reused for various purposes. The innovative pilot scale modular plant upon commissioning will treat 10,000 L sewage water per day and will showcase a self-sustaining model for the end user.

Fit India Gets New Impetus as Sports Ministry Makes Sporting Infrastructure Accessible to All.

In the first phase, stadiums in Delhi including Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Indira Gandhi Stadium, Major Dhyanchand Stadium and Karni Singh Shooting Range will be opened up for state and national federations to host competitions, tournaments and leagues of all sporting disciplines. The Federations and Leagues will not be charged for use of the facilities in these stadia.