Uganda school attack: Militants killed around forty people in this attack. Boys staying in dormitories were killed in this attack. Some girl students were also abducted.Exact number of death is not known. ADF is said to be involved in the attack which was blamed for attacks in Uganda including suicide bombing in Kampala, Uganda’s capital. Allied Democratic Force(ADF) is a Ugandan based group in Congo.
Uttar pradesh defence corridor : BrahMos and drones will be made in UP defence corridor.It will also make electronic warfare system. India is insisting on make in India campaign to relay on local manufacturing within India. It will reduce dependence on foreign suppliers. BrahMos missiles galvanized India’s firepower. When it is fitted with Sukhoi-30MKI fighter jets ,it has tremendously enhanced our fire power. UP defence corridor is coming up in 1700 ha. Agra,Aligarh,Chitrakut,Jhansi,Kanpur and Lucknow are the six nodes idetified.
Oil imports of India: Russian oil may make up 30% of import as India purchases more discounted oil from Russia. This will also increase trade between India and Russia further.The oil import has increased tenfolds to 20%. It will ensure India’s energy security. Western countries imposed sanctions on Russian oil exports and oil price cap. Diesel ,the main fuel will see its share increase 32% to 35% of the product mix.
IRCTC may get a competitor: Adani may enter online ticket booking business. It may launch its own platform.It has informed the sharemarket that it has entered a share purchase agreement for acquiring 100% stake in an online train ticket booking platform Stark Enterprises Private Limited which has an ticket booking platform .This is done through Adani Digital Labs Private Limited(ADL). Adani Enterprises share price was in stress after Hidenburg Research report.
Meeting of Biil Gates and Xi Jinping: Jinping stated Mr. Gates as his old friend and also his first American friend. Mr.Xi wanted American and Chinese will continue to be friendly. Mr Antony Bilken , US secretary of state will also visit China. This year alone Tesla’s Elon Musk, JP Morgon’s Jemie Dimon and Apple’s Tim Cook have visited China.
