- India, UK Hold Inaugural ‘2+2’ Foreign, Defence Dialogue In Delhi –
- The inaugural India-UK ‘2+2’ foreign and defence dialogue saw the two sides focusing on ways to boost cooperation in a range of key areas such as trade and investment, defence, critical technologies, civil aviation, health and energy.
- Aim: To discuss and review all aspects of the India-UK comprehensive strategic partnership.
- Discussed international developments including in the Indo-Pacific region and considered the possibility of enhancing anti-terror collaboration
- PM Modi to inaugurate third edition of Global Maritime India Summit 2023 –
- Narendra Modi will inaugurate the third edition of the Global Maritime India Summit 2023, held from 17th to 19th October in Mumbai.
- He will unveil ‘Amrit Kaal Vision 2047’, the long-term blueprint for the Indian maritime blue economy.
- Aim: To enhance port facilities, promote sustainable practices, and facilitate international collaboration.
- He will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation, and lay the foundation stone of projects worth more than 23 thousand crore rupees.
- PM Modi inaugurates 141st session of International Olympic Committee –
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 141st International Olympic Committee Session in Mumbai.
- India is hosting the International Olympic Committee session for the second time and after a gap of about 40 years.
- The IOC’s 86th session was held in New Delhi in 1983.
- Important decisions regarding the future of the Olympic Games are made at the IOC Sessions.