India Progresses on Ghatak UCAV Programme.

Under the Ghatak UCAV Programme, India will upgrade its air combat capabilities by induction of stealth unmanned combat aerial vehicles. The Indian Air Force received the approval to procure remotely piloted strike aircrafts to replace the old models, clearing the way to four squadrons of the state-of-the-art combat drones. This step benefits India to modernize its defence long-term objectives as per Vision 2047.

Production Increases at a moderate pace in March.

The manufacturing activity of India was also experiencing a slowing down in March as the HSBC India manufacturing PMI dropped to 53.9 against 56.9 in February. Though the index has increased above 50 mark, which shows growth, the decline shows slower growth in the industry.

Karnataka Leads in Drone Didi Application.

Karnataka has become the best performing state in training women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) as drone pilots as part of Namo Drone Didi Yojana. The project enhances the empowerment of women, as well as injecting modern technology in the agricultural sector to facilitate precision farming and the enhancement of rural livelihoods.

CAQM Reviews Air Pollution Controls.

Recently, the 128 th meeting of the Enforcement Task Force (ETF) of the Commission for Air Quality Management was conducted to review the current efforts in controlling air pollution in Delhi-NCR and the surrounding areas. The meeting also aimed at enhancing enforcement and coordination of states and effective implementation of pollution control measures.

India-Azerbaijan Relations Reviewed in Baku.

Recently, India and Azerbaijan had a discussion in Baku to evaluate on their bilateral relations. The discussions were aimed at increasing collaboration in trade, energy, and regional connectivity. This interaction demonstrates the increased diplomacy India shows to the Caucasus region and the strategic value of Azerbaijan to the Eurasian geopolitics.