Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani today met the British High Commissioner to India, Lindy Cameron, and said he was fascinated to "learn about a wide set of topics ranging from her tenure across the world."
The billionaire businessman and philanthropist scripted history by becoming the first Indian citizen to be conferred with this honor for advancing India-UK business relations.
The visit is crucial as dates for the general elections are expected to be announced in less than a month, triggering the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) which will restrict the Union government’s ability to announce the deal.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the 47th International Kolkata Book Fair, themed on the UK. The fair features the UK Pavilion showcasing literature, arts, science, and English language learning. Banerjee highlighted the historical ties between India and the UK, dating back to the Battle of Plassey in 1757 and mentioned the presence of Indian students in UK universities and the long rule of the British in India.
Indian warships at present do not have electric propulsion systems. They are currently powered by diesel engines, gas or steam turbines. The Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers of the UK Royal Navy are integrated full electric propulsion vessels.