UK and India upgrade joint research on clean water and clean energy
UK-India research projects on ‘Water Quality Research’ and ‘Energy Demand Reduction in Built Environment’ were launched recently.
Iranian President’s visit to India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held “substantive” talks with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to boost cooperation in key areas of security, trade and energy, after which the two sides signed nine pacts, including one on double taxation avoidance.
Prithvi ”“II missile
India successfully test-fired its indigenously developed nuclear capable Prithvi-II missile as part of a user trial by the Army from a test range in Odisha.
MoC between India and USA on Law enforcement approved.
Cabinet approves signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation between India and USA on Law Enforcement Training.
MoU between India and United Kingdom of Great Britain on Cooperation in the Field of Skill Development, Vocational Education and Training
Cabinet approves signing of a MoU with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on Cooperation in the Field of Skill Development, Vocational Education and Training
International Labour Organization (ILO)
Cabinet approves placing the new Instrument adopted by International Labour Organization (ILO) Recommendation concerning “The Employment and Decent Work for Peace and Resilience (No.-205)” before the Parliament
Agni-I missile with nuclear weapon carrying capability flight-tested successfully
India on Tuesday flight-tested the indigenously developed Agni-I ballistic missile that can carry a nuclear payload as part of a user trial by the Army from a test range off the Odisha coast.
India, UAE to ink 12 pacts during Modi’s visit
As many as 12 agreements will be signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the UAE later this week as India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) look to intensify economic cooperation.
Palestine asks India to mediate
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has requested the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to mediate in the ongoing Israel-Palestine on the eve of Indian PM’s visit to Palestine.
Political Crisis in Maldives
Former President of Maldives, Mohammed Nasheed has sought Indian military intervention in crisis-ridden Maldives.