Indian Coast Guard holds SAREX-2026 maritime rescue drill in Odisha

The Indian Coast Guard conducted the 12th National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX-2026) off Paradip, Odisha, focusing on leveraging technology for maritime safety. The drill simulated a mass rescue operation at sea involving multiple agencies. The Indian Coast Guard conducted the 12th National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX-2026) off Paradip, Odisha, under the … Read more

TN Minister refutes Kanimozhi’s medicine shortage claims: ‘Political’

Tamil Nadu Health Minister Arunraj countered DMK MP Kanimozhi’s allegations of medicine shortages, calling them political statements. He defended the state’s new gold ring scheme for newborns, stating all government schemes are given equal importance. Political Spar Over Medicine Shortage, Gold Ring Scheme Tamil Nadu Health Minister Arunraj refuted DMK MP Kanimozhi’s allegations regarding medicine … Read more

Vijayendra: Congress can’t tolerate PM Modi’s popularity, plots anarchy

Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra targeted Congress, alleging its leaders can’t tolerate PM Modi’s popularity and are conspiring to create anarchy. He also slammed the state government’s handling of drought and accused DK Shivakumar of corruption. Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra on Thursday targeted the Congress over the INDIA bloc protest, asserting that Congress leaders … Read more

“Will continue to fight untill CEC Gyanesh Kumar resigns”: Congress

 After the INDIA bloc leaders paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat, Congress MP Pawan Khera on Thursday affirmed that the opposition will continue their “satyagraha” against CEC Gyanesh Kumar in a “non-violent manner” till he resigns from the post. The opposition leaders’ protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over the alleged irregularities in the … Read more

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami attends 7th CII Uttarakhand Industrial Summit and Expo-2026 in Haridwar

 Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday attended the 7th Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Uttarakhand Industrial Summit and Expo-2026 in Haridwar. Addressing the event, CM Dhami said that Haridwar, besides being a spiritual city, has emerged as a major hub of industrial development in Uttarakhand. He said such events provide a common platform … Read more

Opposition’s stir against EC’s ‘vote theft’ reaches Rajghat

New Delhi: Congress-led Opposition continued its protest against alleged discrepancies in the Election Commission’s (EC) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise for the third day on Thursday as the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi, party President Mallikarjun Kharge led the march to Rajghat. Hundreds of leaders, along with party workers reached Rajghat on … Read more

Delhi Police registers FIR to identify people behind violence during July 20 CJP protest

The Crime Branch of the Delhi Police has registered an FIR to investigate the violence that broke out during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest in the national capital on July 20, police sources said on Thursday. The probe will focus on identifying those allegedly responsible for the violence and determining whether the incident was … Read more

India’s developmental ties with Africa guided by partners’ needs, priorities: EAM Jaishankar

 Placing emphasis on the significance of India’s developmental engagement across Africa, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar conveyed that New Delhi’s policy trajectory has consistently been directed by the requirements and aspirations of its African partners. Addressing alumni of the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme in Cote d’Ivoire, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar referenced … Read more

India, Myanmar discuss initiatives to strengthen defence cooperation

 India and Myanmar assessed the headway achieved regarding bilateral defence initiatives agreed upon during the preceding Defence Cooperation Meeting convened in the prior year, alongside deliberating upon fresh initiatives to further consolidate ongoing collaboration within the sector. The discussions transpired during a third India-Myanmar Defence Cooperation Meeting co-chaired by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and … Read more

GST Council proposes 5% tax option for passenger transport, vehicle rentals using EVs

The GST Council has proposed allowing passenger transport and motor vehicle rental services using electric vehicles to opt for a lower GST rate of 5 percent, subject to restricted input tax credit, provided the cost of battery charging is included in the consideration. The proposal covers passenger transport services as well as rental services of … Read more