Philanthropist and founder of Microsoft Corporation - Bill Gates has been conferred with Hilal-e-Pakistan, which is the 2nd highest civilian award of Pakistan. He is receiving this award as the co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
The Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) delivered the 5th and final vessel of the 5 Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vehicle (CGOPV) Project to the Indian Coast Guard, ahead of the contractual schedule.
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has cancelled the "Khadi Certification" of its oldest Khadi Institution named Mumbai Khadi & Village Industries Association (MKVIA).
The government has made it mandatory for telecom companies for the storage of international calls, satellite phone calls, conference calls and messages, made over normal networks as well as on the internet for at least two years.