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Top experts call for integrated approach to climate, connectivity and development at Eastern Himalayan Dialogue

IANS | September 28, 2026 2:46 PM

Kalimpong, Sep 28 (IANS) The Eastern Himalayas should be recognised for their contribution to India’s economic growth, environmental security, regional connectivity and engagement with its neighbourhood, top experts reckoned on Monday during a dialogue held in West Bengal's Kalimpong on the region's strategic significance, economic potential, climate resilience and local aspirations.

India exploring UAE as key LNG, LPG source: Piyush Goyal

IANS | September 28, 2026 2:25 PM

Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) India is exploring the possibility of strengthening its energy partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by sourcing more liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the Gulf nation, while also working on expanding strategic petroleum reserves to bolster the country's energy security, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday.

GARC upgrading vehicle testing under PM E-DRIVE scheme

IANS | September 28, 2026 1:49 PM

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) The Global Automotive Research Centre (GARC) at Oragadam in Chennai, functioning under the National Automotive Board, has started installing new state-of-the-art equipment for upgrading its testing infrastructure to strengthen capabilities for emerging electric and advanced vehicle technologies in India, according to an official statement issued on Monday.

SC seeks Centre’s response on UPI charges above Rs 2,000; declines interim stay

IANS | September 28, 2026 1:45 PM

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice on a plea challenging the Centre’s recent decision to impose Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on specified high-value Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions above Rs 2,000, while declining to immediately stay the implementation of the framework at this stage.

How PM-MKSSY is insuring India’s Blue Economy

IANS | September 28, 2026 1:36 PM

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) India’s total fish production has more than doubled from 9.6 million tonnes (2013–14) to 19.8 million tonnes (2024–25), with inland production shooting up to 14.74 million tonnes (2024–25) from 6.1 million tonnes in 2013–14, representing a transformation that few sectors can rival, a government factsheet said on Monday.

Army Chief praises courage, precision, dedication of artillery regiment on Gunners' Day

IANS | September 28, 2026 12:43 PM

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) On the occasion of Gunners' Day, the Indian Army on Monday extended greetings to all serving personnel, veterans and families of the Artillery Regiment. Saluting the courage, precision and dedication of the Artillery Regiment, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Dhiraj Seth, paid tribute to its personnel on the occasion.

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