New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) The Great Nicobar Project, work on which is underway, aims to transform the island into a strategic maritime and economic hub by leveraging its proximity to the global East–West shipping route and reducing dependence on foreign transshipment ports, keeping in view India’s defence and national security, an article contended.
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) India managed a major diplomatic challenge during the recent BRICS Ministerial Summit held in the national capital on May 14–15, 2026, amid escalating tensions between Iran and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a report in leading portal claimed, shedding light on the West Asia tension overshadowing the discussions.
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) A shocking incident of violence was reported from Majitha in Amritsar rural ahead of the Municipal Council elections, where an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of Punjab Police was shot dead by unidentified attackers while on his way to duty.
Kolkata, May 24 (IANS) With 11 more rounds of counting for the repolling of Falta Assembly constituency in the South 24 Parganas of West Bengal yet to be completed, the lead margin of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s candidate, Debangshu Panda, has already increased to 38,940 votes.
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) India’s heavy-duty logistics sector is increasingly turning to liquefied natural gas (LNG) as transport operators and policymakers look for alternatives to diesel amid rising concerns over energy security and crude oil imports.
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Union Minister Piyush Goyal launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday following his recent remarks at a party meeting, alleging that opposition parties were attempting to create instability in the country.
Bengaluru, May 24 (IANS) A major case of prison fraud has come to light in Karnataka after authorities discovered that a life convict had reportedly managed to secure his release from Bengaluru’s Parappana Agrahara Central Prison nearly eight years ago by using forged documents purportedly issued by the Supreme Court.
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) In a bid to improve efficiency and support the growing adoption of cleaner fuels across the country, the government on Sunday said it has amended the Legal Metrology (Government Approved Test Centre) Rules, 2013, to further strengthen India’s legal metrology ecosystem and expand the country’s verification infrastructure for weights and measures.
Dehradun, May 24 (IANS) The Dehradun Police have arrested Congress councillor Amit Bhandari alias Deepu in connection with an alleged organised land fraud racket operating in the city, officials said on Sunday.
Kolkata, May 24 (IANS) After the first round of counting for the repolling of the Falta Assembly constituency on Sunday, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate, Debnagshi Panda, is comfortably ahead of his closest opponents.
