Sonowal unveils Rs 1,500 crore plan to build Puri International Cruise Terminal

IANS | November 3, 2026 9:29 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal unveiled a Rs 1,500 crore development plan for the Puri International Cruise Terminal on Tuesday, to be taken up by the Paradip Port Authority (PPA) in partnership with the Odisha government, according to an official statement issued by the Ministry.

India and France discuss climate finance, COP31 priorities

IANS | November 3, 2026 9:12 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) India and France on Tuesday discussed biodiversity conservation, energy transition, climate finance and priorities for COP31 while reiterating committment to strengthening cooperation through the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI).

FICCI, CRF join hands to advance industry-oriented research on trade, investment and economic policy

IANS | November 3, 2026 9:04 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Chintan Research Foundation (CRF) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) on Tuesday announced that they have entered into a strategic institutional partnership to advance collaborative research, policy engagement and industry-oriented economic dialogue - a move that is expected to strengthen the interface between industry and policy research.

‘Did he ever move resolution or gather MP signatures for Special Status?’: NC hits back at Aga Ruhullah

IANS | November 3, 2026 8:11 PM

Srinagar, Nov 3 (IANS) The National Conference (NC) on Tuesday slammed Member of Parliament Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi’s public tirade, asking whether he ever attempted to gather signatures of fellow MPs or move a resolution or private member's bill in Parliament regarding the issue, and questioned his legislative record on the restoration of Special Status,

Taliban admin yet to gain global recognition, except from Russia, over inclusivity, human rights: Report

IANS | November 3, 2026 7:44 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) As the Taliban administration enters its sixth year at power in Afghanistan, four countries have so far accepted the credentials of its diplomatic representatives at the Ambassadorial level, though apart from Russia, which officially recognised the regime in July 2025, no other country has formally accorded this official status to the current government in Kabul, as per reports.

Previous electors can submit Form-6 under SIR without fear of prosecution, clarifies ECI

IANS | November 3, 2026 7:40 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) The Election Commission of India has issued a significant clarification stating that previous electors whose names do not appear in the draft electoral rolls published during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) can submit Form-6 for inclusion without the fear of prosecution under Section 31 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950.