Distinguished scientist Samir V Kamat was appointed as Secretary of the Department of Defence Research and Development and Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
The indigenously developed Laser-Guided Anti-Tank Guided Missiles ATGM was successfully test-fired from Main Battle Tank MBT Arjun by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
Veteran Japanese designer Issey Miyake passed away at the age of 84. He was known for his innovative technology-driven clothing designs, exhibitions and fragrances