Category: India

India has reduced its arms imports significantly in recent years. Defense exports reached an all-time high in the last financial year. This is a testament to the government's commitment to innovation and indigenous technology development. The North-Tech Symposium-2023 is a major event in the defense sector and is expected to attract participation from leading defense industries, startups, and academic institutions from across the country. The event will focus on the latest trends and developments in defense technologies.

685 farmers in Maharashtra's Marathwada region committed suicide from January to August 2023. The highest number of suicides, 186, was reported from Beed district. The region is facing a 20.7% rainfall deficit. The government needs to take urgent steps to address the issue, such as providing financial assistance to farmers, improving irrigation facilities, and providing crop insurance.

The Delhi government has reimposed a ban on firecrackers in the city to reduce pollution levels in winter. The ban has been in place for the last three years and has seen a considerable improvement in air quality. The government is confident that the ban is the right thing to do to protect the health of Delhi's residents.

Turkish President Erdogan supports India's bid for permanent UN Security Council seat. Erdogan said that the world is "bigger and larger than five", referring to the five current permanent members of the Council. He believes that India has the necessary capabilities and experience to play a constructive role in maintaining international peace and security. Erdogan also supports the idea of rotating seats on the UNSC for non-permanent members.