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Two incidents at India’s eastern border that pose questions over vulnerability and security

IANS | March 18, 2026 8:35 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) The recent arrest of an alleged trainer in military warfare in India and last year’s espionage-linked death in Bangladesh point to a larger vulnerability and competing intelligence agendas in the region, despite being separate incidents, tied coincidentally only by the identical citizenship of the perpetrators.

US envoy Gor, NSA Doval discuss 'critical security and geopolitical issues'

IANS | March 18, 2026 8:16 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor held a "fruitful meeting" with National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Wednesday, discussing "critical security and geopolitical issues" and the ongoing strategic cooperation between the United States and India.

Chhattisgarh: Irshad Ahmed’s dream of permanent home comes true, under PM Awas Yojana

IANS | March 18, 2026 8:16 PM

Raipur, March 18 (IANS) Irshad Ahmed, a resident of Gaurela village in Chhattisgarh, is ecstatic and thrilled to have a pucca house of her own – a desire she and her family had harboured for decades, but one that had never been realised.

Uttarakhand: Over 200 Chamoli women get training under PMKVY, start earning money

IANS | March 18, 2026 8:11 PM

Chamoli, March 18 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), an outcome-based skill training scheme of the Central government, is bringing notable improvements in the workforce.

Akhilesh Yadav alleges ‘community insult’ in UP exam paper, questions role of authorities

IANS | March 18, 2026 7:38 PM

Lucknow, March 18 (IANS) Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday alleged that another "community" had been insulted in Uttar Pradesh after a question from a Class 7 Sanskrit annual examination paper surfaced on social media, triggering a political controversy.

APSEZ’s Colombo terminal crosses key 1 million container mark in first year operations

IANS | March 18, 2026 7:25 PM

Ahmedabad, March 18 (IANS) A rapid first-year ramp-up at the Port of Colombo in Sri Lanka underscores the expanding global footprint of India’s Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), highlighting both the growing importance of the Indian Ocean region in global trade flows and its emerging role in the blue economy.

Adani University, IIT Mandi sign 5-year pact to boost research, academic collaboration

IANS | March 18, 2026 7:02 PM

Ahmedabad, March 18 (IANS) The Adani University on Wednesday signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Mandi to boost academic and research collaboration between the two institutions.

Centre offers additional 10 pc commercial LPG to states and UTs

IANS | March 18, 2026 6:28 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) The government on Wednesday announced that it has offered States and UTs an additional 10 per cent allocation of commercial LPG linked to reforms supporting transition from LPG to PNG.

PM Modi and Kuwait Crown Prince discuss West Asia situation, free navigation through Strait of Hormuz

IANS | March 18, 2026 5:57 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Prime Narendra Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Kuwait Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah on Wednesday, discussing the evolving situation in West Asia and sharing concerns over the recent developments.

Row over Rs 6.2 crore Yamuna boats as toxic froth sparks concern

IANS | March 18, 2026 5:50 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) A political row and public criticism erupted on Wednesday after the Delhi government floated a tender worth Rs 6.2 crore for two “VIP inspection boats” meant for monitoring and survey operations on the Yamuna river, even as high levels of froth were seen floating on the river near Kalindi Kunj, raising environmental concerns.

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Two incidents at India’s eastern border that pose questions over vulnerability and security

US envoy Gor, NSA Doval discuss 'critical security and geopolitical issues'

Chhattisgarh: Irshad Ahmed’s dream of permanent home comes true, under PM Awas Yojana

Uttarakhand: Over 200 Chamoli women get training under PMKVY, start earning money

Akhilesh Yadav alleges ‘community insult’ in UP exam paper, questions role of authorities

APSEZ’s Colombo terminal crosses key 1 million container mark in first year operations

Adani University, IIT Mandi sign 5-year pact to boost research, academic collaboration

Centre offers additional 10 pc commercial LPG to states and UTs

PM Modi and Kuwait Crown Prince discuss West Asia situation, free navigation through Strait of Hormuz

Row over Rs 6.2 crore Yamuna boats as toxic froth sparks concern

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