Erdogan gives support for Sweden's NATO membership application. Turkey expected to join European Union in return. #Geopolitics

Indian armed forces likely to get their first Integrated Theatre Command in August.

The South-West Command to function as a test-bed ITC. The other commands will come up as per the ‘One Border One Force’ concept.

#Defence #Reforms
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah met US Ambassador Eric Garcetti and had a productive conversation about advancing cooperation between both nations in counter-terrorism, drug trafficking and security domains. Both reiterated their commitment to building upon the positive outcomes of PM Narendra Modi's recent visit to the USA. #MHA

Government testing facilities responsible for analyzing cough syrups intended for export are experiencing a backlog of samples, with at least two out of the seven designated labs in the country having over 100 cough syrups awaiting testing.

After the death of 60+ children in Gambia, this should be taken as a top priority. #Medicine

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Railways plans ₹1 tn signal system recast

Signalling systems along India’s sprawling rail network will turn fully electronic over the next six years as part of a ₹1 trillion plan to avert the kind of errors that led to the Balasore rail tragedy in June, two people aware of the plans said.

#India #Railways

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Pushing e-rupee payments using UPI infra on RBI's agenda.

In what is an ambitious e-rupee payments goal, the Reserve Bank is seeking to drive daily CBDC transactions to 10 lakh from up to 10,000 by the year-end, agency reported on July 12. This the central bank intends to do by using UPI QR codes.

#India #Economy

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I salute Indian democracy from the bottom of my heart. I salute the Constitution of India. I also salute the Hindu philosophy and tradition that taught harmony to the world.

The clash of civilisations and cultures results from the lack of education. The children need to be prevented from such propagandist theorie

Much can be learned from the wisdom of India. If anyone in the world can be known, then it is India. I feel proud and happy after meeting India's Prime Minister and President.

~ Muslim World League Secretary General Sheikh Dr Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa after meeting with NSA Doval and PM Modi.

Govt imposes import restrictions on certain gold jewellery, articles.

The government on Wednesday imposed import restrictions on certain gold jewellery and articles, a move which would help cut import of non-essential items.

Now an importer would need a permission of licence from the government for importing these gold products.

#India #Economy

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Tesla has engaged in talks with officials from the Indian government to explore the potential establishment of its auto parts and electronics chain in India, as well as to seek incentives and tax benefits. #EV #MakeInIndia

https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/tesla-sets-sights-on-establishing-supply-chain-in-india-report-11689215016677.html

Indian Scientists Develop Super Flexible Composite #Semiconductor For Next-Gen Displays And Wearables

#Research
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France is likely to have UPI system with India, first in Europe after Singapore.
#India #Geopolitics
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IGGL and ONGC signed three hook-up agreements to connect ONGC’s Natural Gas fields with the North East Gas Grid for transportation of natural gas from Jorhat,
Silchar and Tripura Assets of ONGC to the consumers.

#Oil #Energy #aatmanirbharbharat
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India's index of industrial production jumps to 5.2% in May 2023, highest in three months.

The index of industrial production in India grew by 5.2% in May 2023 from 4.2% measured in April 2023, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on Wednesday. In May 2022, the factory output, measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) was at all time high-growth of 19.6%.

#India #Economy

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Army, Air Force to take turns at helming 2 of India’s proposed theatre commands, Navy to head third.

While the maritime command will be headed by a Naval officer, the other two(Jaipur for Pakistan and Lucknow for China) will see rotational appointments from the Army and the Air Force.

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With the emergence of #AI affecting job markets, a Bengaluru firm Dukaan added to the controversy by firing 90 per cent of its team.

#startups #jobs
https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2023/jul/12/bengaluru-based-startup-dukaan-founder-replaces-90-per-cent-staffwith-ai-bot-sparks-outrage-online-2594122.html

IIT, Kanpur has developed AI enabled "Suicide Drone" that can deliver a payload of up to 6 kg for up to 100 km. The indigenously developed drones are also capable of neutralising enemy targets even in the absence of GPS support. The drones are equipped with stalled technology which enables them to escape radar identification. The drones will undergo target destruction trials in the next six months.

#India #Defence

UN asks Putin to extend Black Sea grain deal in return for SWIFT access - sources
#Economy #Geopolitics
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In interview to French media, PM Narendra Modi has said the rights of the Global South have been long denied and this has led to a feeling of anguish among these countries, while underlying India’s role as a bridge between them and the Western world

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The Defence Acquisition Council has approved proposals for buying 26 Rafale fighter aircraft including 22 Rafale Ms and 4 twin seater trainer versions along with three additional Scopene class submarines for the Indian Navy: Defence officials

#Defense