The 75th anniversary of Sino-Indian ties was celebrated with a telephone conversation between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian President Droupadi Murmu, followed by an Indian food festival organized by Indian Consul General Pratik Mathur in Shanghai. The event showcased the diversity of Indian cuisine and attracted a wide range of participants, including diplomats, academics, businessmen, and the Chinese public. Both south and north Indian food, influenced by Buddhist traditions and cultural links, were popular at the festival, highlighting the growing interest in Indian culture in Chinese cities like Shanghai.
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CISF set to induct first women commando team into core operations
NEW DELHI: The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is set to induct its first all-women commando team for operational roles, training around 100 women personnel in skills like physical fitness and weapons use. The inaugural batch of 30 will train from August to October 2025, with plans to make all-women courses a regular part of training, aiming for 10% female representation in the force. Want More Context? 🔎
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