India’s total exports (Merchandise and Services combined) in April 2024* is estimated to be USD 64.56 Billion, exhibiting a positive growth of 6.88 per cent over April 2023. Further, total imports (Merchandise and Services combined) in April 2024* is estimated to be USD 71.07 Billion, exhibiting a positive growth of 12.78 per cent over April…
The Department of Ex-servicemen Welfare, India organised ‘Samadhan Campaign’, its outreach programme at Bengdubi Army Camp, in Darjeeling, West Bengal. Notably, the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare is a department under the Ministry of Defence, India, established in 2004. It is the nodal agency for matters relating resettlement, welfare and pensionary matters of Ex-Servicemen. Interacting with…
Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, AVSM, NM assumed charge as the Chief of Personnel of the Indian Navy, on 10 May 24. He was commissioned in the Indian Navy on 01 Jan 1989. In a career spanning 35 years, he has held a number of specialist, staff and operational appointments, both afloat and ashore. After completing…
The European Union (EU)and India held their 14th Counter Terrorism Dialogue on 07 May 2024 in New Delhi. The dialogue was an opportunity to continue and enhance cooperation on this important element of the EU-India Strategic Partnership. The EU and India strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and emphasised the need for…
The Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Act has been notified through a Gazette Notification to be enforced with effect from May 10, 2024. In order to bolster effective command, control and efficient functioning of Inter-Services Organisations (ISOs), the bill was passed by both the Houses of Parliament during the Monsoon Session of 2023. The Bill received the…
Indian Foreign Secretary Shri Vinay Kwatra paid an official visit to Bangladesh from 08-09 May, 2024. Notably, this was the first official visit to Bangladesh after formation of the new government in January 2024. During the visit, Foreign Secretary called on the Prime Minister H.E Sheikh Hasina and Foreign Minister H.E Dr. Hasan Mahmud. He…
Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) organised the 8th Technology Council Meeting in New Delhi on May 09, 2024. Notably, DRDO is the premier agency under the Ministry of Defence of the Government of India, which develops defence technologies, systems/products that are required for Indian Armed Forces. The meeting was held to review the status of induction…
The two-day “Parivartan Chintan II’ was held in New Delhi on 09 – 10 May 2024 for jointness & integration of Armed Forces, under the chairmanship of the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Anil Chauhan. The event was attended by the officers from the three Services Headquarters, Department of Military Affairs, Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff…
The Indian Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and State Police have joined hands for curbing the misuse of telecom resources in cyber-crime and financial frauds. This collaborative effort aims to dismantle networks of fraudsters and protect citizens from digital threats. Analysis carried out by MHA and State Police have revealed that…
A National Symposium and Industry Meet on ‘Emerging Technologies in Infrastructure Development’, organised by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), was inaugurated by Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane in New Delhi on May 09, 2024. Noteworthy, DRDO is the premier agency under the Ministry of Defence of the Government of India, which develops defence technologies, systems/products…
