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Issue no 15, August 5, 2022

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Issue No. 15, August 5, 2022

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Red Fort, also called Lal Qalʿah, also spelled Lal Kila or Lal Qila, Mughal fort in Old Delhi, India. It was built by Shah Jahān in the mid-17th century and remains a major tourist attraction.
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of progressive India and the
glorious history of it's people, culture and achievements.
www.india75.nic.in

Har Ghar Tiranga

Under the aegis of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign has been launched by Government of India to encourage the citizens to hoist the National Flag of India in their homes during the Independence week from 13-15 August. The idea behind the campaign is to instill a feeling of pride towards your motherland and reminisce the journey of India and those who have contributed towards creating this great nation. 2. The Indian Ministry of Culture has also developed a website www.harghartiranga.com where citizens and friends of India abroad can pin a flag and upload a selfie with flag. We will appreciate if you and your family members can participate in ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign. You will be featured on this website by pinning a flag in Hotspot location. Please also use #harghartiranga if you are tweeting about it.

Important Trade Fairs in India

Invest India
Fostering Innovation for improved health

The current market size of the medical devices industry in India is estimated at $11 bn, represents a sunrise sector of the Indian economy The medical devices industry in India consists of large multinationals as well as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) growing at an unprecedented scale The medical device sector has been growing steadily at a CAGR of 15% over the last 3 years The medical devices industry in India is poised for significant growth with the market size expected to reach $50 bn by 2025 100% FDI is allowed under the automatic route for both brownfield and greenfield setups. Strong FDI inflows reflect the confidence of global players in the Indian market

Adventure
Snow leopard trail at Hemis National Park

The Hemis National Park in Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir is said to have the highest density of snow leopards in any protected area on Earth – this is why it has become a favourite with those seeking to catch a glimpse of this majestic creature. The snowcapped mountains are also home to the blue sheep, Tibetan wolf, red fox and Eurasian brown bear. Take a guided tour with Nature Safari India, and team up with locals who are experts at tracking these animals, including the elusive snow leopard.

Incredible India
Buddhist Stupa, Haryana
During the reign of the Mauryan King Ashoka, the ancient city of Shrughna (modern Sugh) became an important center of Buddhism. As mentioned in the travel account of the Chinese pilgrim Yuan Chwang, this place was adorned by many stupas and a monastery. The village Chaneti is about 3 kms. north-west of Sugh. This stupa at Chaneti must have been one of those referred by Yuan Chwang. To construct this baked brick stupa, concentric layers were put one over the other, each time leaving some space on the underlying layer, so that the whole structure should give a hemispherical look. Thus, this stupa corresponds to the Shahpur and Dharmarajika stupas at Taxila. No trace of stone railing surrounding this stupa was found. Probably, it might have been wooden railings. At the top of the stupa, square space about 1.5 mt. was found filled with earth. This was the place for harmika (a small platform) which bore the chhatravali (umbrella). Four shrines in four directions near the old circumambulatory path (Pradakshina Path) were added to the stupa during Kushna Period and a new pathway was built below to walk around it.

Incredible India
Dal Lake, Srinagar

Dal is a lake in Srinagar (Dal Lake is a misnomer as Dal in Kashmiri means lake), the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. The urban lake, is integral to tourism and recreation in Kashmir and is named the “Jewel in the crown of Kashmir” or “Srinagar’s Jewel”. The lake is also an important source for commercial operations in fishing and water plant harvesting. The shore line of the lake, is about 15.5 kilometres (9.6 mi), is encompassed by a boulevard lined with Mughal era gardens, parks, houseboats and hotels. Scenic views of the lake can be witnessed from the shore line Mughal gardens, such as Shalimar Bagh and Nishat Bagh built during the reign of Mughal Emperor Jahangir and from houseboats cruising along the lake in the colourful shikaras. During the winter season, the temperature sometimes reaches −11 °C (12 °F), freezing the lake.

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India to be part of 17-nation drill in Australia

India will be among the 17 nations scheduled to carry out a three-week-long military exercise in the Northern Territory of Australia. Over 100 aircraft and 2,500 military personnel will be part of the drill.

India, France hold two-day naval exercise in Atlantic Ocean

India and France held a two-day naval exercise in the North Atlantic Ocean to test synergy between the navies.Russia-made Indian Naval Ship (INS) Tarkash, which is on her long-range overseas deployment, took part in a Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) with French naval ships in the North Atlantic Ocean on July 29 and 30.

India, UK end fifth round of FTA talks, deal likely to double bilateral trade to USD 100 billion by 2030

India and UK have just concluded the fifth round of talks for the Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The agreement is estimated to double India-UK bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030.

IIT-Delhi asked to explore possibility of UAE campus

The Centre has requested the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi to explore the possibility of setting up a campus in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the education ministry said in the Lok Sabha on Monday.

India’s manufacturing sector PMI at 8-month high in July

India’s manufacturing sector activity gained momentum in July to hit an eight-month high driven by marked gains in growth of new business and output, a monthly survey showed.

Indo-Thai bilateral trade touched $15 billion in FY'22

The bilateral trade between India and Thailand reached an all time high of around USD 15 billion in 2021-22 as the domestic market remains attractive for Thai investors, said Union Minister of State for External Affairs Rajkumar Ranjan Singh.

India, Iran making efforts for linking Chabahar with INSTC

The regional vision to make Shahid Beheshti Port at Chabahar a transit hub was reflected in the presence of diplomats of all five Central Asian Countries, Iran and Afghanistan along with a strong Indian contingent led by Ports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal at ‘Chabahar Day’ in Mumbai today.

India, ASEAN have ‘strong convergence’ on Indo-Pacific region, says Jaishankar

India and the 10-nation grouping ASEAN have “strong convergence” on Indo-Pacific, combating the threat of terrorism and the developments in Ukraine and Myanmar, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday.

US' Antony Blinken meets EAM S Jaishankar in Cambodia, says 'India among closest partners'

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Cambodia ahead of the ASEAN ministerial meeting on Thursday, said that New Delhi is among Washington's "closest partners".

India under leadership of PM Modi gave us breath of life: Sri Lanka President

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Wednesday thanked India which he said under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has provided the crisis-hit island nation "a breath of life" in tough times.

India-US consultations on UNSC issues held

New Delhi: India and USA on Wednesday held consultations on United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and other multilateral issues here and agreed to continue their ongoing cooperation on issues of mutual interest, including Counter Terrorism and UN Peacekeeping..

India offers new $100-million credit line to Maldives for infrastructure

India has offered a new line of credit of $100 million to Maldives to finance infrastructure projects, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced following his talks with Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih in New Delhi on Tuesday.

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