Navy may allow traditional Indian attire in messes, wardrooms, institutes | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Navy may soon allow officers and sailors to wear specified traditional Indian attire in messes, wardrooms and institutes. Apart from operational issues and combat readiness, the ongoing naval commanders’ conference is considering a “national civil dress for messes and functions” as an option for its personnel.The options for the “national civil dress”…

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‘Lab diamonds help create jobs’ – ET Retail

Piyush Goyal Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said the treatment of lab-grown diamonds as natural diamonds will help in promoting the growth of the sector and create jobs. “These are not artificial diamonds and they are now treated as equivalent to natural diamonds. They are considered gems. It’s a big thumbs up… it will…

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Will PM Modi meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on Brics sidelines? No clarity yet | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping came together with other heads of state and government at the Brics leaders’ retreat late in the evening Tuesday but suspense remained over whether the two leaders will have a bilateral meeting on the margins of the summit.“PM, alongwith other Brics leaders will deliberate (at…

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