Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has inaugurated the country's first 'Lavendar festival' at Jammu's Bhaderwah where the cultivation of lavender has transformed the economy of the mountainous area.
In a report published by Sweden-based think-tank Stockholm International Peace Research Institute titled "Trends in World Military Expenditure Report 2021", India's military expenditure is the third highest in the world after the US and China.
Army Chief General Manoj Pande was conferred with the Param Vishisht Seva Medal for his distinguished service of exceptional order at a defence investiture ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan.