Uzbekistan to Push Ahead with Joint Efforts with India to Promote Connectivity via Chabahar Port
India, Iran, Uzbekistan intend to hold the second meeting of a trilateral working group to discuss the joint use of Chabahar port
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IAC Vikrant Heads Out for Second Sea Trials from Kochi
Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) Vikrant sailed out from Kochi for the second sea trials on Sunday. The aircraft sailed shift after the first maiden sea trials that were conducted in August this year. During the maiden sailing, the ship’s performance, including hull, main propulsion, Power Generation and Distribution (PGD) and auxiliary equipment were tested. The trials were reviewed by Vice Admiral AK Chawla, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Southern Naval Command.
India’s Comprehensive Investment in Medical Education: ₹17,691.08 Cr Invested in 157 New Approved Medical Colleges Since 2014
The Government of India has given a nod to as many as 157 new medical colleges in India since 2014 and has invested a total of ₹17,691.08 crore on these projects.
Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS) Visit To Sri Lanka
The 1st Training Squadron (comprising Indian Naval Ships Sujata, Magar, Shardul, Sudarshini, Tarangini and Coast Guard Ship Vikram) is on a four day visit to Sri Lanka from 24 – 28 Oct 21 as part of their Overseas Deployment for the 100th and 101st Integrated Officers Training Course. The deployment is aimed to broaden the horizons of young officers and officer-trainees by exposing them to the socio-political and maritime facets of different countries in the Indian Ocean Region. The deployment will also expose the trainees onboard towards the conduct of IN warships in various evolutions at sea, port familiarisation and above all, foster the bridges of friendship with foreign nations.
Route Survey of 760km Varanasi – Howrah Bullet Train Project Begins
The Government of India has planned a 760km new Bullet Train corridor to connect Varanasi with Howrah through a high speed bullet train service. A private agency appointed by Indian Railways has commenced route survey of the proposed high speed rail corridor in Giridih district of Jharkhand state to identify routes and villages that the project will affect.
Model to Accurately Assess Rainfall-Induced Damages in Road Networks
The approach, described in the journal Environmental Research Letters, uses satellite imageries, landslide and debris flow models, and flood prediction models to predict the geographical locations that have a high susceptibility of damages after heavy rainfall episodes. It also provides the occurrence time and magnitude of infrastructure disruptions as a consequence of landslides, debris flows, and floods, the researchers said. This hazard model can help authorities identify the ‘hotspots’ which should be reinforced and protected to solve highway-flooding issues and minimise the societal and economic disruptions, they said.
MoS Muraleedharan Meets First VP of South Sudan, Discusses Trade, Investment Ties
Union Minister of State for External Affairs (MOS) V Muraleedharan has met First Vice President of South Sudan, Dr Riek Machar Teny Dhurgon and discussed trade and investment ties between the two countries.
India at Halfway Mark in Meeting the Export Target of $400 Billion
The country has almost reached the halfway mark (49.5 per cent) by the end of September 30, said Srikar K. Reddy, Joint Secretary, Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Bangladesh Navy Chief Leaves for India on State Visit
Bangladesh Navy Chief Admiral M Shaheen Iqbal left on a state visit to India at the invitation of his Indian counterpart Saturday.During the visit, Admiral Iqbal will meet Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief of Defense Staff General Bipin Rawat and Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh.
INS Kumbhir Fires Rocket off Andaman Coast as Part of Military Exercises
The military exercises being carried out at the Andaman and Nicobar command are the first and only tri-service theatre command of the Indian Armed Forces.