India This Week ~ Jun 16, 2023
India This Week ~ Jun 16, 2023
India This Week - Summary
Meeting with US National Security Advisor
In a recent meeting, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed the preparations for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming US visit with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. They also talked about global strategic developments from the perspective of India-US partnership.
Action Plan for Cyclone 'Biparjoy'
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya reviewed the preparatory measures for Cyclone 'Biparjoy' and assured assistance to Gujarat. Various medical teams are on standby to provide emergency care, and shelter homes with provisions are being set up. The cyclone is expected to impact Gujarat's Saurashtra and Kutch regions.
First Trial Run of Vande Bharat Express
The Indian Railways conducted the first trial run of the Vande Bharat Express between Patna and Ranchi. The train is equipped with modern amenities and aims to connect 200 cities by the middle of next year. The first Vande Bharat Express was flagged off in 2019 on the New Delhi-Kanpur-Allahabad-Varanasi route.
