Top official confirms over Rs 1 lakh crore fresh investment made in Uttarakhand

IANS | October 18, 2026 9:37 PM

Dehradun, Oct 18 (IANS) Uttarakhand’s Secretary Industries and Secretary to the Chief Minister, Vinay Shankar Pandey, on Sunday said the state government has consistently worked to translate investment proposals into reality, resulting in the grounding of investments worth more than Rs 1.01 lakh crore so far, as he dismissed social media reports questioning the Global Investors Summit-2023.

Department of Posts makes significant progress during ‘Special Campaign 6’

IANS | October 18, 2026 9:10 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) The Department of Posts said on Sunday it will continue to intensify its efforts during the remaining period of 'Special Campaign 6' to achieve the prescribed targets, sustain cleanliness practices, ensure scientific e-waste management and reinforce its commitment to responsive, efficient and citizen-centric governance.

'Sri Lanka getting raw deal in gemstone exports to China'

IANS | October 18, 2026 6:46 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS): Sri Lanka, endowed with one of the world's richest gemstone deposits, is caught in a growing debate over who is capturing the real value of this natural treasure, according to media reports.

Chinese-made rental cars recorded sensitive data during Norwegian military exercise: Report

IANS | October 18, 2026 4:02 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Chinese-made rental vehicles used during a Norwegian military exercise recorded sensitive information, including access codes to secure facilities and movements of military personnel, raising fresh concerns over the security risks associated with connected vehicles and their data-collection capabilities, a report has said.