The visit which comes in the backdrop of PM Modi’s week-long UNGA meet is expected to focus on continuing the momentum generated by the prime minister. During the visit, EAM will also work together on Indo-Pacific and resolve trade issues.
The companies that participated in the roundtable had a combined net worth of US$ 16.4 trillion, of which their net worth in India is US$ 50 billion.
Saudi Arabia is contemplating to invest $100 billion in India in key sectors such as petrochemicals, infrastructure and mining among others, considering the country’s growth potential, as per media report.
INS Khanderi has been equipped with advanced Exocet SM39 anti-ship missile. “As INS Khanderi patrols the high seas, she will carry the advanced Exocet SM39 anti-ship missile to protect India’s interests,” a statement quoted him as saying. INS Khanderi is the second of Kalvari Class diesel-electric attack submarines of the Indian Navy. Built indigenously by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, INS Khanderi is a lethal addition to Navy’s conventional submarine arsenal and is designed for silent and stealthy sub-surface operations.
“The first exercise codenamed ‘Smelling Field’ of the Armed Forces Special Operations Division was carried out in Naliya in Gujarat. There are important Air Force and Army bases in and around the Naliya town which is part of the Kutch district,” Defence sources said here.
Indian Air Force officials said that landing of the last MiG-29 legacy aircraft marked the end of an era. The aircraft has proved its mettle in various operations including Kargil and recent post Pulwama attacks. “It was an emotional moment for the officers as they saw the legend roaring up in the skies for the last time. Before it came back to guard the skies after getting the all-important upgrades making it more lethal a weapon in the IAF,” a senior officer said.
An official release said that the exercise will involve 100 soldiers from both Indian and Kazakhstan Army who would share their experience of counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations. It will be the fourth edition of the exercise this year which is an annual event conducted alternatively in Kazakhstan and India.
In the Modi 2.0 PMO, the work allocation has not only been confined to officers but also personal office staff. After principal secretary to PM Nripendra Misra demitted office on August 30, all the personal office staff (some with over a decade in a particular office) of all top officers have been rotated for more transparency.
A total of ten states participated in the CSMC namely; West Bengal for 27,746 houses , Tamil Nadu for 26,709, Gujarat for 20,903, Punjab for 10,332, Chhattisgarh for 10,079, Jharkhand for 8,674, Madhya Pradesh for 8,314, Karnataka for 5,021, Rajasthan for 2,822 and Uttarakhand for 2,501 house.
The main objective of the MoU is to undertake and facilitate multidisciplinary directed basic and applied research and technology development in the identified research verticals namely; Computational System Security and Sensors. The centre will be equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment leading to increase in research scholars in these areas.
