MEA highlights India's Buddhist linkages with ASEAN and East Asian countries

Friday February 25, 2022

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) celebrated the 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' by inaugurating projects reflecting

MEA highlights India's Buddhist linkages with ASEAN and East Asian countries

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) celebrated the 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' by inaugurating projects reflecting Buddhist linkages with the ASEAN and East Asian countries.

Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative of the government to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of India's Independence.

As part of the celebration, books of Buddhist 'Jataka' tales translated into Thai, Korean, Vietnamese and Chinese languages were unveiled.

A comprehensive video of e-ITEC courses offered by the MEA on Buddhist teachings was shown during the event. The Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme (ITEC) is a prestigious programme conducted by the MEA.

Minister of State for External Affairs RajKumar Ranjan Singh inaugurated an interactive coffee table e-book on Buddhist linkages with the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) and East Asian countries.

The digital exhibition titled "Bodhicitta: Interweaving Buddhist Art Traditions from India Across Asia" curated by National Museum was displayed.

A series of commemorative events and activities will be organised by the MEA across the country as part of the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav week' from February 21 to 27.

New policy allows foreigners to invest in J&K industrial sector

Friday February 25, 2022

The Lt-Governor administration has paved the

New policy allows foreigners to invest in J&K industrial sector

The Lt-Governor administration has paved the way for foreigners to invest in Jammu and Kashmir.

A policy for promotion of foreign investment in the industrial sector in the Union Territory was approved at a meeting of the Administrative Council (AC), headed by L-G Manoj Sinha and comprising Advisors to the L-G, Farooq Khan and Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Chief Secretary Arun Kumar Mehta and Principal Secretary to the L-G, Nitishwar Kumar.

An official spokesman said the new policy is based on the guiding framework on FDI issued by the Centre through the RBI and Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and will be valid for the next 10 years.

The policy provides for identifying parcels of land in various industrial estates to be given exclusively to industries with foreign investments, including vertical rise premises in the form of multi-purpose buildings/complexes, with plug and play facilities.

The land allotment process will be regulated by J&K Industrial Land Allotment Policy, 2021-30.

Such units will also be eligible for benefits, incentives and support under the Jammu and Kashmir Industrial Policy 2021-30 and New Central Sector Scheme for the industrial development of J&K.

After superb show at Singapore Air Show, now LCA Tejas set to make debut in multi-nation exercise

Friday February 25, 2022

The Light Combat Aircraft Tejas, manufactured in India, will make its first appearance in an exercise as part of the

After superb show at Singapore Air Show, now LCA Tejas set to make debut in multi-nation exercise

The Light Combat Aircraft Tejas, manufactured in India, will make its first appearance in an exercise as part of the Indian Air Force team at a multi-nation meet in UK.

In a statement, IAF said it will participate in an exercise called ‘Ex Cobra Warrior 22’ at Waddington, UK, from March 6-27.

Last week, the IAF showcased Tejas jets at the Singapore Air Show with an eye on the possible export potential of the jet to friendly countries in years to come.

Three Tejas fighter jets and a 44-member contingent of the Indian Air Force (IAF) had participated in the Air Show from February 15 to 18.

Manufactured by state-run aerospace behemoth Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, the Tejas aircraft is a potent platform for air combat and offensive air support missions while reconnaissance and anti-ship operations are its secondary roles.

Five Tejas aircraft will fly to the UK. An IAF C-17 aircraft will provide the necessary transport support for induction and de-induction.

The exercise is aimed at providing operational exposure and sharing the best practices, thereby enhancing combat capability and forging bonds of friendship.

This will be a platform for Tejas to demonstrate its manoeuvrability and capability.

Record number of warhips at Milan Navy Exercise

Friday February 25, 2022

Indian Navy’s multi-national maritime exercise will see the largest ever congregation of warships during the Milan

Record number of warhips at Milan Navy Exercise

Indian Navy’s multi-national maritime exercise will see the largest ever congregation of warships during the Milan Exercise.

The visting navies will include those of the Quad nations and Myanmar apart from other countries.

The exercise scheduled from February 26 to March 4 will see participation of 42 warships from over 15 countries.

Russia could soon start 'major war in Europe': Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky

Friday February 25, 2022

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on feb 25 that Russia could start "a major war in Europe" in the coming

Russia could soon start 'major war in Europe': Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on feb 25 that Russia could start "a major war in Europe" in the coming days and urged Russians to oppose the attack.

In an address aired shortly after midnight Zelensky said that Russia could invade Ukraine "any day now" and, addressing the Russian people, said whether that happens "depends on you."

Pakistan People's Party leader Rehman Malik passes away due to COVID-related complications

Friday February 25, 2022

Senior Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader and former Senator Rehman Malik passed away due to coronavirus

Pakistan People's Party leader Rehman Malik passes away due to COVID-related complications

Senior Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader and former Senator Rehman Malik passed away due to coronavirus-related complications . He was 70.

Before his entry into national politics, Malik was with Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency as a special agent, and was elevated to the post of the Additional Director General in 1993. During his stint as a director, he coordinated numerous successful counter-terrorist operations, including the arrest and extradition of Yousaf Ramzi to the US in 1995.

From 2004 to 2007, he served as the chief of security of late Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. In 2008, he was appointed Interior Minister by the then Prime Minister Yousaf Gilani.

Sujoy Choudhury appointed as new IOC director (BD)

Friday February 25, 2022

Sujoy Choudhury has been appointed Director (Planning and Business Development) on the board of state-owned

Sujoy Choudhury appointed as new IOC director (BD)

Sujoy Choudhury has been appointed Director (Planning and Business Development) on the board of state-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), the nation's biggest oil firm.

His appointment is effective from February 23, the company said in a stock exchange filing.

A Mechanical Engineer and MBA (Finance) from Jadavpur University, Kolkata, Choudhury, 57, possesses more than three decades of rich experience across various functions of oil industry like engineering, retail sales and petrochemicals (marketing).

Before his elevation as Director (P&BD), he was heading IOC's Punjab State office wherein he was in-charge of all petroleum activities in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, and in the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and Chandigarh.

BharatPe sacks Ashneer Grover's wife over 'misappropriation of funds'

Friday February 25, 2022

In a first big jolt to Ashneer Grover, BharatPe has terminated the services of his wife Madhuri Jain Grover, head

BharatPe sacks Ashneer Grover's wife over 'misappropriation of funds'

In a first big jolt to Ashneer Grover, BharatPe has terminated the services of his wife Madhuri Jain Grover, head of controls at the fintech platform, for alleged financial irregularities during her tenure.

Madhuri Jain's contract was terminated as the probe has found misappropriation of funds during her time at the fintech platform.

Alvarez and Marsal, a leading management consultant and risk advisory firm, is set to submit its report into financial irregularities at the firm during Grovers' time soon.

Global audit firm PwC was also roped in auditing the functioning of the fintech platform during the Grovers' tenure.

The newly-appointed BharatPe CEO Suhail Sameer recently wrote a letter to disgruntled employees, saying that there are some "serious allegations" based on internal complaints which are being reviewed and they must keep their faith in the Board.

After BharatPe Co-founder and Managing Director Ashneer Grover, facing controversy for allegedly using inappropriate language against Kotak Mahindra Bank's staff, took voluntary leave till March-end, his wife Madhuri Jain also went on leave in January.

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