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EU countries agree on €150 billion defence fund

May 20, 2025

Brussels [Belgium], May 20: European Union countries on Monday in principle agreed on the proposals for a €150 billion fund aimed at boosting Europe's defence, known as Security Action for Europe (SAFE).
The plan, proposed by the European Commission in March, will be financed through joint borrowing and give loans to EU members and certain other countries such as Ukraine for projects that bolster their defences and boost Europe's arms industry.
Source: Emirates News Agency

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Tamil Nadu Commissions Integrated Reservoir Management Centre for Chennai

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 14: Building on the successful commissioning of the Urban Flood Management Centre (UFMC) in Gorakhpur, the Government of Tamil Nadu has commissioned the Integrated Reservoir Management Centre (IRMC) for Chennai, marking a significant step in strengthening flood preparedness and coordinated reservoir operations. The system powering the centre has been developed and integrated by Canarys Automations Limited (ISIN: INE0QG301017).System developed by Canarys Automations will enable real-time, data-driven management of Poondi, Chembarabakkam and Red Hills reservoirs.

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