India and France have agreed on a Roadmap on Blue Economy and Ocean Governance. The agreement aims to contribute to scientific knowledge and ocean conservation and ensure that the ocean remains a global common.
Equitas Small Finance Bank has raised Rs 550 crore in total from the government of Singapore, Singapore's central bank (Monetary Authority of Singapore) and a host of local mutual funds in the qualified institutional placement of equities.
Government has appointed Lieutenant General Manoj Pande as the new Vice Chief of Army Staff. He will take over from Lieutenant General Chandi Prasad Mohanty who superannuated.
State Bank of India has collaborated with Tata Power Solar Systems Ltd. To launch a dedicated centralized processing cell named 'Surya Shakti Cell' to strengthen the existing financing arrangement for solar power projects.