NEWS 10-07-2024. News For 12th-Jul (Friday) 1.PM Narendra Modi received Russia's highest civilian honor, the *'Order of St. Andrew the Apostle.'* 2.Russia is going to release all Indian citizens fighting for Russia, in Ukraine. 3.The Cabinet has approved Rs 15,000 crore for the indigenous 5th generation *Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA)* fighter jet project. 4.The UP govts. new semiconductor policy has attracted Rs 40,036 crore in investments & is expected to create over 32,000 jobs. 5.DRDO has developed an indigenous *air-independent propulsion (AIP) system* to significantly increase the underwater endurance of conventional submarines. 6.India is going to conduct *trials for US-made Stryker armoured infantry combat vehicles* near China border in Ladakh. 7.India unveiled the *25-ton ‘Zorawar’ light tank,* developed by DRDO & L&Toubro in under 2 years, to enhance military capabilities in high-altitude environments. 8.*Japan & Philippines have signed a major security deal* to strengthen military cooperation amid rising Indo-Pacific tensions. 9.US is going to replace its F-15 and F-16 fighters in Japan with newer F-15EX and F-35 jets to prepare for potential conflicts with China. 10.Gautam Gambhir has been appointed as the new head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team. < < Back