The 7th Deputy NSA level meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) was hosted by the Maldives on 12 July 2023. Member States India, Maldives, Mauritius and Sri Lanka met in the virtual format. Bangladesh and Seychelles participated as Observers, a press release from the Ministry of External Affairs said.

The Indian delegation was led by Deputy National Security Adviser, Vikram Misri. The delegation of Maldives was led by Aishath Nooshin Waheed, Secretary, of the National Security Advisor’s Office of the Republic of Maldives. Delegation of Mauritius by Yoidhisteer Thecka, Principal Coordinator Security Matters, Prime Minister’s Office, Republic of Mauritius and delegation of Sri Lanka by General Shavendra Silva Chief of Defence Staff of Sri Lanka.

Chief Minister Baghel took the decision at a cabinet meeting at his residence office today

In order to promote industrial activities in Chhattisgarh, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel approved on Wednesday a special investment incentive package for closed and sick industries in the state.

Chief Minister Baghel took the decision at a cabinet meeting at his residence office today.

Indian shooter Ganemat Sekhon scored 120 in the women’s skeet qualifying round of the ISSF World Cup Shotgun Lonato 2023 to claim a new national record on Wednesday.

Even though she claimed a national record, Ganemat failed to win a medal along with all six Indian skeet shooters at the Trap Concaverde Shooting Range in Italy.

Ganemat, who won a silver medal in the women’s individual skeet events at the ISSF World Cup in Almaty in May, shot a perfect round of 25 but missed out on a place in the six-woman final as she finished in seventh position.

The Board of Directors of ITC has recommended reappointment of Sanjiv Puri as the Chairman and Managing Director of the company for a period of five years effective July 22, 2024. His present term will end on July 21, 2024.

“The board, on the recommendation of the committee, has also recommended for the approval of the members, re-appointment of Puri as a Director, not liable to retire by rotation, and as the Managing Director & Chairman of the company for a period of five years with effect from 22nd July, 2024,” the company said in its annual report (2023) released on Tuesday.

In a significant milestone for the AI industry, Odisha TV, an Odia-based news station, has unveiled "Lisa," India's first regional AI news anchor. Lisa's introduction marks a groundbreaking moment in TV broadcasting and journalism, with the potential to revolutionize the industry.

In a video shared by OTV on Twitter, Lisa confidently introduces herself, expressing her excitement for this historic occasion. The news station revealed that she would soon be hosting news updates, showcasing her capabilities as an AI news anchor. Lisa possesses the remarkable ability to speak multiple languages, including Odia, English, and others.

Lakshya Sen saved four game points in the second after taking the first to claim the Canada Open Super 500 at Calgary on Sunday. The six straight points he scored to win the championship showed the mental stranglehold he held over Chinese Li Shifeng throughout the game to win 21-18, 22-20 in 50 minutes.

Adding extra acceleration onto his flat drives, pouncing on every short lift and playing some ridiculously tight shots at the net, Sen went on to win his second Super 500 title of his career after the India Open, beating the reigning All England champion.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) regional office in Kuala Lumpur today. The Defence Ministry said this regional office will boost the defence industrial collaboration between India and Malaysia and serve as a hub for the HAL’s engagement with the South-East Asian region.

During the last day of his official visit, Mr. Singh interacted with the Indian diaspora and urged them to work incessantly for shared prosperity underlining the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. He said, Malaysia is home to the second largest members of the Persons of Indian Origin and has a significant presence of the NRI community. In a separate event, Mr. Singh interacted with the members of the diverse and vibrant Indian community in Malaysia. He appreciated their deep-rooted and close connection with India. The Minister highlighted that the country’s prestige and stature on the global stage have increased under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

THE GOODS and Services Tax (GST) Council, in its 50th meeting on Tuesday, decided to levy a uniform 28 per cent tax on full face value for online gaming, casinos and horse-racing, while reducing the rate for uncooked/ unfried snack pellets, cancer medicine and imitation zari thread.

The meeting also clarified the rate for food and beverages sold inside multiplexes and the definition of all utility vehicles to bring parity for cess levy.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the intent was not to end any industry linked to online gaming, casinos and horse-racing, but there was discussion on the moral question of whether these should be taxed at the same rate as essential items.

Sikkim has topped the northeastern states in addressing public complaints, followed by Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, the Centre said on Tuesday.

The ranking was made in the Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) monthly report, released by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) under the Personnel Ministry, for states for June 2023.

Today’s Google Doodle celebrates one of India’s premiere street food pani puri. For Indians, pani puri needs no introduction. It is a street food made of a crispy shell stuffed with potatoes, chickpeas, spices, or chillies and is served with flavoured waters. On this day in 2015, a restaurant in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, achieved the World Record for serving the most flavours of pani puri by offering 51 options!