In a recent crackdown on suspicious activities, the Raipur Police have arrested four individuals, including three accused of stealing a motorcycle with Uttar Pradesh registration and one juvenile in conflict with the law. The arrests took place in the Ravanbhatha Transport Nagar area under the jurisdiction of the Khamtarai Police Station.

The operation was part of an intensified effort by the police to monitor miscreants and maintain safety in high-traffic zones. During routine checks, officers identified and apprehended the suspects, bringing them into custody for further investigation. This swift action underscores Raipur Police’s commitment to curbing crime and ensuring public safety across the city.

The police have yet to release additional details about the case, including the identities of the accused, as the investigation is ongoing.

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted three flight-tests of the 4^th Generation, technically-advanced miniaturised Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) at the Pokhran Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan on October 03 & 04, 2024. The tests were carried out against high speed target, demonstrating very critical parameters of maximum range and maximum altitude interception. These development trials showcased repeatability of hit-to-kill capability of the weapon system in various target engagement scenarios covering approaching, receding and crossing modes.

The development of VSHORADS missiles has been completed and two production agencies have been engaged in the Development cum Production Partner (DcPP) mode. In these trials, the missiles realised through DcPPs have been successfully used, thus paving the way for early User trials and Production in a short time span in line with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi-led Government’s vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’. 

VSHORADS is a Man Portable Air Defence System designed and developed indigenously by Research Centre Imarat (RCI) in collaboration with other DRDO laboratories and DcPPs. The three Services have been associated with the project right from the beginning and participated during the developmental trials.

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has congratulated DRDO, Armed Forces and the Industry involved in the successful development trials. This new missile equipped with modern technologies will give further technological boost to the Armed Forces against aerial threats, he said.

Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat also congratulated the DRDO team, industry partners and users for the successful flight-tests.

Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs held meeting with Indian Mission in Yangon on issues relating to pulses imports from Myanmar

The Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs, Smt. Nidhi Khare during a series of interactions with representatives of pulses industry in the run up to operationalisation of online stock monitoring from 15th April, 2024 emphasised that anyone found to be indulging in forward trade of pulses would be dealt with firmly as per various provisions of Essential Commodities Act.

The feedback from the industry and inputs from market intelligence relating to the stock position with various market players have been collated for further verification.

She also discussed with Indian Mission in Yangon on issues relating to pulses imports from Myanmar such as import prices in the wake of revised exchange rates and stocks held by importers in Myanmar. The Indian Mission apprised that Rupee Kyat Settlement Mechanism has been operationalised from 25th January, 2024 to simplify trade transactions and to make them more efficient. The Central Bank of Myanmar has released guidelines for payment procedures under Special Rupee Vostro Account (SRVA) on 26th January 2024. The new mechanism will apply for both sea and border trade and for trade in goods as well as services. Adoption of the mechanism by traders will reduce costs associated with currency conversions and eliminate complexities related to exchange rates by eliminating the need for multiple currency conversations.