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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has lodged a strong protest with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio over the deaths of three Indian seafarers in American strikes on commercial vessels near Oman. India has said lethal action against civilian shipping is unacceptable and has raised serious concerns over maritime safety. Jaishankar Protests Indian Seafarers Deaths
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Former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has criticised the Centre over recent attacks on merchant vessels carrying Indian sailors in the Gulf region. He said the incidents raised serious questions over maritime safety and India’s response to attacks affecting its citizens. Pinarayi Vijayan On Indian Sailors Vijayan said the attacks on ships with Indian crew […]
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Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has urged Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to reconsider the proposed Great Nicobar airport plan, citing environmental risks to the island’s pristine forests. He has suggested expanding the existing INS Baaz runway instead of building a new airport. Great Nicobar Airport Concerns Ramesh said the proposed airport and wider infrastructure plan
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A stone was thrown at the Lucknow-Delhi Shatabdi Express while RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat was travelling on board. The incident took place in Uttar Pradesh’s Firozabad district, damaging a coach window, but no injuries were reported. Stone Thrown At Shatabdi Express The incident occurred when the Lucknow-Delhi Shatabdi Express was passing through Firozabad. A stone […]
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has pushed back against European criticism of India’s Russian oil purchases, saying New Delhi makes energy decisions based on national interest, cost and availability. Speaking in Finland, he also questioned Europe’s record on arms exports used against India. Jaishankar On Russian Oil Purchases Jaishankar said India began buying
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked states to reduce the compliance burden on investors and make business approvals easier. Speaking at the NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting, he said states must go beyond tax incentives and free land to build a more investor-friendly environment. PM Modi On Investor Compliance PM Modi advised states to focus […]
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The Centre has signed a major agreement with Assam and Nagaland to restart and expand oil and gas exploration in the Northeast. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the pact would help boost hydrocarbon production, attract investment and support India’s wider push for energy security. Assam Nagaland Oil Exploration Agreement The agreement was signed between […]
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A year after the Air India Flight AI171 crash in Ahmedabad claimed 260 lives, the Gujarat government has unveiled a ₹547 crore redevelopment plan for the damaged B.J. Medical College campus. The project aims to replace structures destroyed in the disaster with modern medical and academic facilities. AI171 Crash Site Redevelopment Plan The redevelopment project […]
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Indian shooting legend and renowned coach Jaspal Rana has died at the age of 49, the National Rifle Association of India confirmed on Friday. Rana, one of the most influential figures in Indian shooting, was celebrated both for his medal-winning career and his role in mentoring top shooters, including Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker. Jaspal Rana […]
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India has issued a strong message to Washington after three merchant vessels carrying Indian seafarers were attacked by U.S. forces in the Gulf region. The incidents have raised serious concerns over maritime safety, Indian crew protection and the widening impact of the West Asia conflict. Indian Seafarers Attacked In Gulf Three merchant vessels with Indian […]