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Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi Wednesday alleged that the State Bank of India and the Life Insurance Corporation of India were "forced" to make investments to save the Adani group which put people's life savings in danger. He sought to know who ordered the SBI and LIC to invest in industrialist Gautam Adani's group.

In a video, released under the series "Mitrakaal-2, Aapka paisa, Adani par lootaya (Your money handed over to Adani)", Gandhi said the SBI is the biggest bank in the country and asked whether the LIC and SBI ordered to save the Adani Group.

"Why did LIC invest so much in the risky Adani Group? When the veil from these things will be lifted, it will be known how much loss has been done to the country," he said. "You kept your hard-earned money and savings for the future of your family and children. The question is, who is putting your money at risk," the former Congress chief asked.

In a major stride towards the 'Make-in-India' in the defence sector, the Ministry of Defence has received a proposal from Indian Army to buy 307 Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS) for deployment along the borders with China and Pakistan.

The proposal worth over USD 1 billion has been received from the Indian Army and is under discussion. It is expected to be cleared soon and sent for clearance by the Cabinet Committee on Security, defence officials told ANI.

Another round of ATAGS Howitzer trials at Balasore; 'best gun in world,' says DRDO

This would be the first order for the indigenous howitzer which can strike targets at around 50 kms and is believed to be the best gun in its class, they said.

Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said the time has gone when the administration was running at the “whims and fancies” of some people with vested interests.

He also said 20,000 vacant posts in the administration will be filled soon.

“Entire J&K administration is working towards the welfare of every common man. The time has gone when J&K’s administration was running at the whims and fancies of some handful of people with vested interests,” Sinha said without identifying such persons.

Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang Tuesday confirmed his participation in the G20 meeting on March 2 but Japan, one of India's key partners in the Indo-Pacific, will likely be represented by a junior minister. In the meantime, Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov was among the first to arrive as he landed here Tuesday night while United States secretary of state Antony Blinken will arrive on Wednesday.

Both Lavrov and Blinken are expected to have respective bilateral meetings with foreign minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday.

Denmark recognises India's growing international importance: Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen

He said Danish businesses are excited to explore commercial opportunities and provide solutions to support India's green transition.

Danish Crown Prince Frederik Andre Henrik Christian, who is currently on a visit here, said he was pleased that India and Denmark have joined forces through the green strategic partnership.

"We can support a global effort to a greener and more sustainable future. The green strategic partnership is mutually beneficial and a testament of what can be achieved when working together," the Crown Prince said.