The Indian Coast Guard rescued a 36-year-old Bangladeshi crew member from MV AMRIS off the Andaman Islands in a nighttime operation. The man, who sustained severe head and spinal injuries, was evacuated and airlifted for urgent medical care. The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) rescued a 36-year-old Bangladeshi crew member from the bulk carrier ‘MV AMRIS’ … Read more
The Centre has reduced the basic customs duty on crude and refined edible oils, including palm, soybean, and sunflower oil, effective September 24. The move aims to lower retail prices, provide relief to consumers, and help cool inflation. The Central Government has reduced the basic customs duty (BCD) on various edible oils, including soybean oil, … Read more
The Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre in Dhaka celebrated the 11th Ayurveda Day with academic sessions, workshops, and cultural performances. The event highlighted preventive healthcare and strengthened India-Bangladesh people-to-people ties. Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre, High Commission of India in Dhaka, celebrated the 11th Ayurveda Day on Wednesday at IGCC, Gulshan, Dhaka. Ann Mary George, Director, Indira … Read more
Andhra Pradesh’s Real Time Governance Society (RTGS) is on high alert due to a cyclone threat in North Andhra. It is continuously monitoring the storm, sending real-time alerts to citizens and officials, and coordinating with district administrations. In view of the cyclone threat over North Andhra, the Real Time Governance Society (RTGS) at the State … Read more
PM Narendra Modi hailed Jay Meena’s historic bronze in soft tennis at the Asian Games, India’s first-ever medal in the sport. Meena lost in the semi-finals. India also secured medals in weightlifting, shooting, and saw wins in other sports. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Jay Meena on Wednesday after the Indian scripted history by winning … Read more
The upcoming Trump-Xi meeting will focus on critical minerals, semiconductors, and trade imbalances, says Prof. Srikanth Kondapalli, noting a US policy shift towards ‘constructive strategic stability’ to reduce competition with Beijing. Professor of Chinese Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Srikanth Kondapalli on Wednesday said that US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping … Read more
SBI Chairman Challa Sreenivasulu Setty highlighted that sunrise sectors like renewables and semiconductors will drive the next global investment wave. He said domestic banking will be central in supporting this high-technology transition. The next wave of global investment is likely to be shaped by sunrise sectors, with domestic banking and financial institutions playing a central … Read more
Students of Virsoda Anupam Primary School in Gujarat’s Mehsana have achieved sporting success despite limited resources. Local farmers helped create practice grounds, leading to students winning 138 medals at various levels between 2023 and 2026. In Gujarat’s Mehsana district, students of Virsoda Anupam Primary School have turned limited resources into sporting success, with support from … Read more
At the UNHRC, RSKS India’s Darakhshan Hassan Bhat said India’s digital ecosystem is boosting financial inclusion and economic opportunities for women and rural communities, citing massive growth in internet users, UPI, and welfare schemes. India’s expanding digital ecosystem is strengthening financial inclusion, public-service delivery and economic opportunities for women and rural communities, Rajasthan Samgrah Kalyan … Read more
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke visited tribal ashram schools in Nandurbar, Maharashtra, highlighting the severe lack of basic facilities like drinking water, electricity, and sanitation. He raised alarms over safety for girl students due to poor infrastructure. Raising concerns over the lack of basic facilities for school children in ashram schools, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder … Read more