August 28, 2026

Kautilya

Economy

First Consignment of GI Certified Shahi Litchi from Bihar Exported to the U.K

In a major boost to export of GI certified products, season’s first consignment of Shahi Litchi from Bihar was exported to United Kingdom by air route today.The phyto-sanitary certification for exports of Shahi Litchiwas issued from newly established certification facility at Patna. The fruit is being exported by Cira Enterprises and sourced from farmers in Muzaffarpur, Bihar. The Litchi is being imported by H & J Veg, London.

By Kautilya / May 27, 2021
Defense

Aashritha V Olety is India’s 1st Woman Flight Test Engineer

Squadron Leader Aashritha V Olety is the first and only woman in the IAF qualified for the role, and as a flight test engineer, she will be responsible for evaluating aircraft and airborne systems before their induction into the armed forces, said one of the officials. Olety, a native of Karnataka, has graduated as part of the 43rd Flight Test Course after completing a one-year course at the pilot school.

By Kautilya / May 27, 2021
Diplomacy

India and Israel Sign A Three-Year Work Program for Cooperation in Agriculture

Taking forward the ever-growing partnership in agriculture between Israel and India, the two governments have agreed to enhance their cooperation in agriculture and signed a three-year work program agreement for development in Agriculture cooperation, while affirming the ever-growing bilateral partnership and recognizing the centrality of agriculture and water sectors in the bilateral relationship.

By Kautilya / May 27, 2021
Economy

India Attracted Highest Ever Total FDI Inflow of US$ 81.72 Billion During 2020-21, 10% More Than the Last Financial Year

Measures taken by the Government on the fronts of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy reforms, investment facilitation and ease of doing business have resulted in increased FDI inflows into the country. The following trends in India’s Foreign Direct Investment are an endorsement of its status as a preferred investment destination amongst global investors:

By Kautilya / May 27, 2021