GOAT Tour: Lionel Messi experiences Indian tradition and wildlife in a visit to Vantara

IANS | December 16, 2025 11:07 PM

Jamnagar, Dec 16 (IANS) Global football icon Lionel Messi wrapped up his GOAT Tour 2025 with a special visit to Vantara, a wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation centre founded by Anant Ambani, near Jamnagar in Gujarat. Messi’s visit reflected this cultural ethos as he participated in traditional Hindu rituals, observed wildlife, and interacted with caregivers and conservation teams at the centre.

Gujarat: Road safety management workshop held in Gandhinagar

IANS | December 16, 2025 10:45 PM

Gandhinagar, Dec 16 (IANS) In a step towards enhancing road safety across Gujarat, the Gujarat Road Safety Authority (GRSA), in collaboration with the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and the Institute of Road Traffic Education (IRTE), organised a three-day Road Safety Management Workshop in Gandhinagar from December 15 to 17.

Congress: The hold of satraps on the grand old party

IANS | December 16, 2025 9:40 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah made it clear on Tuesday, amidst a power tussle with Deputy Chief Minister and Congress state chief D. K. Shivakumar, that he intends to remain Chief Minister for the full five-year term.

India-made locomotives gain global traction as BLW sends 6th engine to Mozambique

IANS | December 16, 2025 9:03 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) In a matter of pride for India on the international stage, Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) has once again shown resilience in the field of locomotive manufacturing with the successful dispatch of the sixth indigenously manufactured 3300 Horse Power AC–AC diesel-electric locomotive to Mozambique, the government said on Thursday.