'India's bold maritime legislation to unlock potential of country’s 7,500 km coastline'

IANS | September 28, 2025 5:19 PM

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) The Indian Ports Act, 2025, replaces outdated colonial-era provisions of the Indian Ports Act, 1908, with modern and contemporary regulations that mark a strategic shift toward integrated port development, cooperative federalism, and global competitiveness, and It strengthens institutional capacity, streamlines governance, and embeds sustainability at the heart of maritime operations, the government said on Sunday.

Taiwan reports Chinese military activity near its territory

IANS | September 28, 2025 5:05 PM

Taipei, Sep 28 (IANS) Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) stated on Sunday that it detected six Chinese military aircraft, seven naval vessels, and two official ships near its territory until 6 am (local time).

American woman hails affordability, accessibility of Indian healthcare after Rs 50 thumb treatment

IANS | September 28, 2025 4:55 PM

Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) An American woman living in India has shared her experience of receiving quick and affordable medical care for a thumb injury, highlighting the accessibility and cost-effectiveness of the Indian healthcare system.

FairPoint: Rahul Gandhi's 'bomb' talks - political agenda or alarm?

Deepika Bhan | September 28, 2025 4:21 PM

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Political rhetoric is a powerful tool, but when it crosses the line from persuasion to sensationalism, it risks creating fear and confusion among the public.

Karur stampede: TN BJP chief demands SC probe, slams DMK govt over 'lapses'

IANS | September 28, 2025 2:06 PM

Karur, Sep 28 (IANS) BJP state President Nainar Nagenthran on Sunday lashed out at the DMK government over the Karur stampede that killed 39 people and left more than 50 others injured during actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay’s campaign rally.

PM Modi reiterates call to adopt 'Swadeshi', urges people to buy Khadi products on Oct 2

IANS | September 28, 2025 12:12 PM

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the 126th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday, called on the countrymen to adopt 'Swadeshi' this Gandhi Jayanti and express pride in it.

Karur stampede: Vijay announces Rs 20 lakh compensation for victims’ families

IANS | September 28, 2025 11:58 AM

Karur, Sep 28 (IANS) Actor-turned-politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay on Sunday announced an ex gratia of Rs 20 lakh each to the families of those killed and Rs two lakh to those injured in the catastrophic stampede in Karur.

India striving to include 'Chhath Puja' for UNESCO heritage status, PM Modi highlights in 'Mann Ki Baat'

IANS | September 28, 2025 11:35 AM

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) In his latest 126th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat' address on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India is actively working to include Chhath Puja in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, a move aimed at "recognising the deep cultural and spiritual significance of the festival".

EAM Jaishankar addresses UNGA, calls Pakistan 'epicentre of global terrorism'

IANS | September 27, 2025 11:46 PM

United Nations, Sep 27 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Saturday targeted Pakistan, calling it an “epicentre of global terrorism.” Addressing world leaders at the UN General Assembly in New York, EAM Jaishankar asserted that India “exercised its right to defend its people against terrorism", highlighting India's response after the Pakistan-sponsored terror attack in Pahalgam in April.

TN stampede: CM Stalin announces Rs 10 lakh ex gratia for victims’ families, judicial probe ordered

IANS | September 27, 2025 11:07 PM

Chennai, Sep 27 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic stampede at the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) campaign meeting in Karur that has left 36 people dead and more than 58 others injured.

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'India's bold maritime legislation to unlock potential of country’s 7,500 km coastline'

Taiwan reports Chinese military activity near its territory

American woman hails affordability, accessibility of Indian healthcare after Rs 50 thumb treatment

FairPoint: Rahul Gandhi's 'bomb' talks - political agenda or alarm?

Karur stampede: TN BJP chief demands SC probe, slams DMK govt over 'lapses'

PM Modi reiterates call to adopt 'Swadeshi', urges people to buy Khadi products on Oct 2

Karur stampede: Vijay announces Rs 20 lakh compensation for victims’ families

India striving to include 'Chhath Puja' for UNESCO heritage status, PM Modi highlights in 'Mann Ki Baat'

EAM Jaishankar addresses UNGA, calls Pakistan 'epicentre of global terrorism'

TN stampede: CM Stalin announces Rs 10 lakh ex gratia for victims’ families, judicial probe ordered

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