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166 Indian seafarers near Strait of Hormuz: MEA

IANS | July 28, 2026 5:24 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday confirmed that there are currently six Indian ships with 125 seafarers west of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's busiest maritime chokepoints for oil shipments. With India being the second-largest seafaring community in the world, many Indian seafarers are also serving on foreign vessels in the region.

Centre imposes stock holding limits on sugar dealers from Aug 1-Nov 30

IANS | July 28, 2026 5:09 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) In a bid to prevent hoarding and ensure a transparent and efficient sugar supply chain, the government on Tuesday announced to impose stock holding limits on sugar dealers across the country that will come into effect from August 1 till November 30, 2026.

Cosmetic exercise to camouflage illegal occupation: India slams Pakistan on PoJK elections

IANS | July 28, 2026 5:01 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) India on Tuesday slammed Pakistan for conducting the "so-called" assembly elections in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), terming it as a "cosmetic electoral exercise" which is nothing but an attempt by Islamabad to camouflage its illegal occupation and hide its grave human rights violations in the region.

Bansuri Swaraj calls out Oppn's 'selective outrage' on paper leaks

IANS | July 28, 2026 4:42 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Lok Sabha member, Bansuri Swaraj, on Tuesday lashed out at the Opposition for its "selective outrage" over paper leak cases after the Congress and other opposition leaders cornered the NDA government over the NEET paper leak.

India, China discuss opportunities for academic cooperation

IANS | July 28, 2026 4:36 PM

Beijing, July 28 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held a meeting with Communist Party of China's (CPC) Central Party School's Vice President Li Wentang on Tuesday, discussing opportunities for future cooperation and exchanges.

India clocks strong industrial growth at 7.3 pc in June led by manufacturing, electricity and gas

IANS | July 28, 2026 4:14 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) recorded a 7.3 per cent (year-on-year) growth in June, supported by a robust 7.8 per cent growth in the manufacturing sector and a 10.6 per cent growth in the electricity and gas supply sector, the government data showed on Tuesday.

Youngsters know how to make govt yield, thank new generation for morale: Akhilesh Yadav

IANS | July 28, 2026 4:03 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday asserted that the country's youth had demonstrated their ability to make the government respond to public demands, saying the recent student movement over examination irregularities compelled the Centre to concede several demands.

'PM Modi clocked it, provided a legislative solution': Bansuri Swaraj on anti-paper leak bill

IANS | July 28, 2026 3:59 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi "clocked" the examination system and "provided a legislative solution", using a Gen Z term while participating in the debate on Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026.

As UP poll approaches, state may witness identity-based election management in name of secular unity

IANS | July 28, 2026 3:49 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) As Uttar Pradesh gears up for its crucial Assembly election next year, poll arithmetic is driving ideologically disparate Opposition entities into tactical huddles with minority vote bank being at the core for their survival.

Ambuja Cements starts FY27 on strong operational note, eyes 119 MTPA capacity

IANS | July 28, 2026 3:44 PM

Ahmedabad, July 28 (IANS) Adani Group-backed Ambuja Cements Ltd on Tuesday reported a strong operational performance for the first quarter of FY27, driven by higher trade sales, premiumisation and cost optimisation, while reaffirming its plan to expand cement manufacturing capacity to 119 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) by the end of the fiscal.

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166 Indian seafarers near Strait of Hormuz: MEA

Centre imposes stock holding limits on sugar dealers from Aug 1-Nov 30

Cosmetic exercise to camouflage illegal occupation: India slams Pakistan on PoJK elections

Bansuri Swaraj calls out Oppn's 'selective outrage' on paper leaks

India, China discuss opportunities for academic cooperation

India clocks strong industrial growth at 7.3 pc in June led by manufacturing, electricity and gas

Youngsters know how to make govt yield, thank new generation for morale: Akhilesh Yadav

'PM Modi clocked it, provided a legislative solution': Bansuri Swaraj on anti-paper leak bill

As UP poll approaches, state may witness identity-based election management in name of secular unity

Ambuja Cements starts FY27 on strong operational note, eyes 119 MTPA capacity

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