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Putin signs electronic military draft system into law

Apr 15, 2023

Moscow [Russia], April 15:Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday signed a bill to create a digital draft system, greatly facilitating mobilising Russians into the army, more than a year into the Kremlin's Ukraine offensive.
The bill cracks down on those seeking to avoid conscription. A document of the law was published on an official government information portal, Russian news agencies reported.
Source: Kuwait Times

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ABB India celebrates its 75th anniversary

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 15: ABB India marks 75 years of operations, a journey underscored by technological innovation, sustainable solutions, and significant contributions to India's industrial and social development. Since its inception in 1949, two years after Indian independence, ABB India has played a pivotal role in enabling electrification, automation, and digitalization across utilities, industries, infrastructure and transportation, aligning closely with the nation's growth priorities. ABB's predecessor companies individually, ASEA of Sweden and Brown Boveri of Switzerland, had a presence in India for over a century. Starting with products and offerings catering to a few sectors, ABB now operates across 23 traditional and emerging sectors in India.

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