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AP, a high-ranking defence official revealed on Friday that the US is bolstering its efforts to safeguard ships from potential Iranian aggression. The official further emphasized the mounting apprehension regarding the strengthening alliances between Iran, Russia, and Syria across the Middle East.

Wholesale tomato prices eased in the national capital after the government stepped in to ensure the arrival of fresh supplies from Karnataka, but other vegetables have become dearer following disruptions, signalling continued pressure on household food costs. In Delhi's key Azadpur mandi, the wholesale price of tomatoes was hovering at ₹80-100 per kg, traders said Friday, compared with ₹160 per kg at the peak last week. The Centre on Wednesday directed the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation (Nafed) and the National Cooperative Consumers Federation (NCCF) to get tomatoes from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra for distribution in major consumption centres where retail prices have spiked. The arrival of tomatoes from Bengaluru has increased in Delhi.

India and France as a symbol of deep trust, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the two nations want to co-develop and co-produce defence technology not just for domestic requirements but to export to friendly nations as well. The PM said that France was a natural partner for India's journey towards becoming a developed nation and a roadmap for strategic partnership for the next 25 years would be established. In a statement issued to the media before bilateral talks, the PM referred to joint production initiatives.

New Delhi: Union minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday said that after the remarkable success of India’s Covid vaccine, the upcoming Chandrayaan-3 mission will mark a quantum leap for India on the global stage. Speaking as the Chief Guest at the 11th India Alliance Annual Conclave 2023 in Hyderabad, Singh highlighted the increasing demand for India’s partnership in frontier sectors of science and technology by developed countries.

₹6,000 crore, to promote coal and lignite gasification projects for both public sector undertakings (PSUs) and the private sector. Mint first wrote about the government’s plan for a ₹6,000 crore VGF (viability gap funding) for coal gasification. “The adoption of gasification technology in India will revolutionize the coal sector, reducing reliance on imports of natural gas, methanol, ammonia and other essential product," the ministry said.

Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 14 July while addressing the gathering at Élysée Palace in Paris. He also added that India has agreed to launch India's Unified Payment Interface in France. "We have agreed to launch India's Unified Payment Interface in France," PM Modi said at the Élysée Palace.

money laundering, misinformation and disinformation. The chair's summary was issued after the two-day conference on 'Crime and Security in the age of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Metaverse' that took place here on Thursday and Friday.

Pakistan, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday urged the members of the ASEAN Regional Forum to adopt a «uniform, unified and zero-tolerance» approach on the issue of terrorism, including dismantling the sanctuaries and financing networks. Addressing the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Ministerial Meeting here in the capital of Indonesia, he underlined that India was responding to global challenges by promoting global cooperation and delegitimisation to counter-terrorism. «On terrorism, emphasised that ARF members must adopt a uniform, unified and zero-tolerance approach.

NCCF and NAFED on Friday started selling tomatoes at a discounted rate of Rs 90 per kg in Delhi-NCR and Patna in a bid to provide relief to consumers amid high prices of the key kitchen staple. National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India (NCCF) and National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED) are selling tomatoes on behalf of the Centre. Since last few weeks, the retail price of tomatoes has risen sharply and was ruling as high as Rs 244 per kg on Friday in several parts of the country owing to the lean season plus heavy rains.

Legislative Chamber and the Senate of the Oliy Majlis (parliament) of Uzbekistan, a ceremony was held for the inauguration of the President following reelection of Shavkat Mirziyoyev. At the ceremony, the Chairman of the Central Election Commission (CEC) Zainiddin Nizamkhojaev noted that the presidential elections were held in accordance with the updated Constitution and democratic principles, in an atmosphere of political activity. According to the voting results, candidate of the Liberal Democratic Party Mirziyoyev was elected to the post of President of Uzbekistan, who received 87.05 percent of the vote. The CEC Chairman presented Mirziyoyev with a certificate of the President of Uzbekistan. In accordance with the Constitution of Uzbekistan, Mirziyoyev took the oath and delivered an inaugural speech. He noted that Uzbekistan is entering a new era. The coming period will be a time of deep, turning point changes and huge transformations in the political, socio-economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres for the country. New time needs new ideas and initiatives, new results. The head of state outlined strategic goals for the next seven years. These are the improvement of legislative and executive power, the creation of a compact and efficient management system, the development of the social sphere, the expansion of opportunities for entrepreneurship, the increase in jobs and incomes of the population.

Narendra Modi, India's Ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu has met leaders from the area of critical and emerging technologies in Silicon Valley as part of iCET initiative. The Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies or iCET has emerged as a key pillar of the India-US relationship following the maiden state visit of Prime Minister Modi to the US from June 21 to 23. The initiative was launched early this year by the two national security advisors — Jake Sullivan from the US and Ajit Doval from India — but it has been propelled to a new height by Prime Minister Modi and President Joe Biden.

Nearly two weeks after Ajit Pawar crossed party lines to join the Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government, the Nationalist Congress party (NCP) leader has been allocated the Finance Ministry, while Dilip Walse Patil, another NCP rebel, has bagged the Cooperation Ministry.

₹6,000 crore is under consideration to promote coal and lignite gasification projects for both government Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and the private sector, as per a recent ministry announcement.  Mint first wrote about the government’s plan for a ₹6,000 crore viability gap funding for coal gasification. The ministry believes that adopting gasification technology will transform India's coal sector and decrease its dependence on imported natural gas, methanol, ammonia and other key products.

Check all LIVE updates on PM Modi's France visit and Bastille Day Parade here.During his speech, PM Modi drew attention to the increasing presence of international players in India and specifically highlighted the growing popularity of Kylian Mbappe, the captain of the French national football team, among Indian fans. He noted that Mbappe is widely recognized and admired in India, even more so than in his home country.Read more hereIndia has decided to open a new consulate in Marseille in France, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday.Addressing the Indian community at La Seine Musicale in Paris, PM Modi also said that Saint Thiruvalluvar's statue will be installed in France.PM Modi in France: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to receive a prestigious recognition during his visit to France, as he will be the guest of honour at the Bastille Day 2023 military parade.

Indus Water Treaty between the two nations. India and Pakistan signed the treaty in 1960 after nine years of negotiations.  At a weekly media briefing, Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch was asked about options for Pakistan if India refused to accept the Court of Arbitration and its verdict on the Kishanganga and Ratle reservoirs issue, according to PTI reports.  “The Indus Waters Treaty was a gold standard of bilateral treaties on water and served both Pakistan and India well," she responded.  It is pertinent to note that the treaty sets out a mechanism for cooperation and information exchange between the two countries regarding the use of waters of a number of rivers.  In 2015, Pakistan requested the appointment of a neutral expert to examine its technical objections to India’s Kishenganga and Ratle Hydro Electric Projects (HEPs).

Narendra Modi is set to receive a prestigious recognition during his visit to France, as he will be the guest of honour at the Bastille Day 2023 military parade. The parade, taking place in Paris, will feature French and Indian soldiers marching down the iconic Champs-Elysees avenue. As a symbolic display of cooperation, the Indian Air Force's Rafale fighter jets, purchased from France in 2015, will participate in the fly-past over the renowned Arc de Triomphe.

ANI, PM Modi will become the first Indian PM to receive this honour. The Legion of Honour, established by Napoleon Bonaparte, consists of five degrees, with the Prime Minister being awarded the highest, the Grand Cross. The ribbon is red, and the badge features a five-armed Maltese asterisk on an oak and laurel wreath.

tomato prices skyrocket, online grocery delivery firm BigBasket has a suggestion. «Tomato Prices Running High? Cook with Tomato Puree instead! Made with 100% ripe tomatoes,» the company urged on its mobile application. Online grocery delivery firms such as BigBasket, Zepto and Blinkit, along with several offline retailers, are witnessing a surge in demand for tomato puree and frozen vegetables as the prices of fresh produce hit the roof. Demand is so high that retailers are running out of stock and manufacturers are ramping up production. Fresh tomato prices were ruling at Rs 112 per kg in the retail market in Delhi, up from Rs 28 per kg about a month ago. A 200 ml container of puree, equivalent to using about 450 gm of tomatoes, costs Rs 27. A spokesperson for Dabur said that demand for tomato puree brand Hommade has surged and that it's working hard to keep up with it. Mother Dairy, one of the largest players in the puree and frozen vegetables segment, has seen a 300% increase in the demand for tomato puree and 50% increase in that for frozen vegetables at its stores in the last two weeks. «Production has been ramped up for our tomato puree to take care of the surge in demand,» said a spokesperson for Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetable, which owns the Safal brand of purees and frozen vegetables.

NEW DELHI : The government may propose reducing goods and services tax (GST) on ghee and butter to 5% from the current 12%, according to government documents reviewed by Mint. The plan comes as retail milk prices have risen by 10.1% in a year and 21.9% over the past three years due to higher feed and fodder costs for cattle. The animal husbandry and dairying department has requested the finance ministry to include the proposal in the GST fitment committee, which will then be presented to the GST Council, the federal indirect tax body, for consideration.

Amit Shah on Thursday said some anti-social elements and global forces are using technology to cause economic and social harm to citizens and governments, as he urged G20 member countries to rise above conventional boundaries and share information in real time to check all crimes in cyberspace. «The G20 has so far focused on digital transformation and data flow from an economic perspective, but now it is important to understand the aspects of crime and security, and find a solution,» he said.

Also read: China takes 'appropriate' action over ‘unfair’ treatment to journalists in India China emphasised its commitment to addressing economic and trade concerns through communication and dialogue, while promoting constructive and practical cooperation.  “China will remain committed to addressing economic and trade concerns through communication and dialogue, while promoting constructive and practical cooperation," Shu stated. In March, Raimondo had mentioned that the Biden administration was considering a pilot program to address investment risks in China.