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Chintan Research Foundation hosts special lecture on power dynamics in Central Asia, focuses on 'India's positioning'

IANS | September 3, 2026 8:39 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) The Chintan Research Foundation (CRF) on Thursday hosted a special lecture featuring Joseph Epstein, Director of the Turan Research Center in the United States, on the topic 'The New Great Game in Central Asia', which focused on "India's positioning in the region" alongside key players like China, Russia, the US, the European Union (EU), and Turkey.

Big industrial expansion plans, connectivity needs feature in Gujarat CM's Mumbai meetings (Lead)

IANS | September 3, 2026 8:38 PM

Mumbai, Sep 3 (IANS) While Gujarat used its Mumbai roadshow to seek fresh investments ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2027, discussions with industry leaders also highlighted the infrastructure and connectivity requirements of companies looking to expand their operations in the state.

Why not monitor highways through toll plaza cameras, SC asks NHAI

IANS | September 3, 2026 8:26 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to explore the possibility of installing cameras at toll plazas and setting up dedicated monitoring rooms to keep a check on encroachments and vehicles parked illegally along national highways.

Wai-Wai-maker CG Foods India ordered to stop veg bhujia namkeen production: FSSAI

IANS | September 3, 2026 6:50 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) India’s food regulator on Thursday said it has initiated enforcement action against CG Foods India Pvt Ltd. following food safety violations.

India and Seychelles discuss strengthening cooperation in maritime security, AI, renewable energy

IANS | September 3, 2026 6:41 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Vice President C P Radhakrishnan met Seychelles' National Assembly Speaker Azarel Ernesta and the visiting parliamentary delegation in New Delhi on Thursday, with discussions centred on deepening the India–Seychelles partnership across key sectors.

India and Belgium call for dialogue, diplomatic engagement on West Asia crisis

IANS | September 3, 2026 6:15 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) India and Belgium on Thursday discussed the evolving situation in West Asia and stressed the need for dialogue and diplomatic engagement to address challenges in the region peacefully.

Dolphins most frequently sighted marine mammals in Gulf of Kachchh: Study

IANS | September 3, 2026 6:14 PM

Gandhinagar, Sep 3 (IANS) Dolphins were the most frequently sighted marine mammals during a scientific survey of the southern Gulf of Kachchh, with researchers recording 64 sightings involving 193 individuals between October 2023 and February 2025.

Ahead of VGGS 2027, Gujarat CM engages top industrialists on expansion and new investments

IANS | September 3, 2026 5:38 PM

Mumbai, Sep 3 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel held one-to-one meetings with senior industry leaders in Mumbai on Thursday as the state stepped up its investor outreach ahead of the 11th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS), with discussions covering major manufacturing projects, renewable energy, electric vehicles, copper recycling, textiles and financial services.

Gift of Belgian chocolate sculpture for PM Modi didn't survive journey to India: Wever

IANS | September 3, 2026 4:53 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever said on Thursday that he had planned to gift a sculpture of India Gate made entirely of Belgian chocolates to Prime Minister Narendra Modi but the gift failed to survive the journey to India.

Zebra Crossings: 1,038 Kerala motorists booked in new campaign to ensure pedestrians' right of way

IANS | September 3, 2026 4:38 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 3 (IANS) Zebra Crossings may be meant to give pedestrians the right of way, but a statewide enforcement drive has found that motorists continue to flout the basic rule of the road.

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Chintan Research Foundation hosts special lecture on power dynamics in Central Asia, focuses on 'India's positioning'

Big industrial expansion plans, connectivity needs feature in Gujarat CM's Mumbai meetings (Lead)

Why not monitor highways through toll plaza cameras, SC asks NHAI

Wai-Wai-maker CG Foods India ordered to stop veg bhujia namkeen production: FSSAI

India and Seychelles discuss strengthening cooperation in maritime security, AI, renewable energy

India and Belgium call for dialogue, diplomatic engagement on West Asia crisis

Dolphins most frequently sighted marine mammals in Gulf of Kachchh: Study

Ahead of VGGS 2027, Gujarat CM engages top industrialists on expansion and new investments

Gift of Belgian chocolate sculpture for PM Modi didn't survive journey to India: Wever

Zebra Crossings: 1,038 Kerala motorists booked in new campaign to ensure pedestrians' right of way

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