1) PM Modi to visit Palestine, UAE and Oman in February
•During the visit, Mr Modi will hold discussions with the leaders of the three countries on matters of mutual interest.
•He will also address the Sixth World Government Summit in Dubai at which India has been extended a Guest of Honour status. Mr Modi will also meet the Indian community in UAE and Oman.
2) Himachal CM Launches 'Shakti' App For Women's Safety
•The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Jai Ram Thakur launched the ‘Shakti’ app for women’s safety in the state. The app, which comes with a panic button, was developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) of the Himachal Pradesh government.
•It would be available in both Hindi and English languages and would not require internet connectivity. The main objective of the launch of the app and the helpline is to fight crimes against women in the state.
3) India And Cambodia Ink 4 Agreements
•India and Cambodia signed four agreements in the field of cultural exchange, an exchange line of credit of $26.9 million, memorandum of understanding to cooperate in legal matter and an agreement on prevention of human trafficking.
•The documents were exchanged in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Cambodian PM Hun Sen following delegation-level talks between the two countries. New Delhi has agreed to set up a centre of IT excellence in Cambodia.
