India is set to appoint a dedicated official at its London High Commission to handle International Maritime Organisation matters. This strategic move by the shipping ministry, now approved, aims to address frequent sea-based supply chain disruptions. With nearly all of India’s trade by volume relying on maritime routes, this ensures…
View More Govt to post official in London for IMO mattersCategory: India
Jaishankar, Rubio discuss energy security crisis
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar discussed the West Asia conflict and its economic impact, including energy security, with his US counterpart. This follows US President Trump’s decision to delay strikes on Iran, though Iran denies negotiations. India, concerned about attacks on energy infrastructure, has engaged with Gulf leaders and…
View More Jaishankar, Rubio discuss energy security crisisConflict posing unprecedented challenges for India, PM Modi tells Parliament
Prime Minister Modi highlighted India’s stance on the West Asia conflict in Parliament. He stressed opposition to attacks on infrastructure and trade routes. India advocates for diplomacy and peaceful resolution. Efforts are underway to ensure safe passage for Indian ships and secure vital supplies like oil and gas. The government…
View More Conflict posing unprecedented challenges for India, PM Modi tells Parliament2 India-flagged tankers clear Hormuz; Iran denies taking ransom
Two Indian-flagged LPG tankers, Jag Vasant and Pine Gas, carrying substantial cooking gas, successfully navigated the war-torn Strait of Hormuz. This marks the fourth Indian vessel passage since the conflict’s onset, with four more Indian ships and crews awaiting safe transit. The government is prioritizing their secure passage amid regional…
View More 2 India-flagged tankers clear Hormuz; Iran denies taking ransomParl panel calls for comprehensive ‘gender-sensitive’ law to combat cybercrime
A parliamentary committee has urged the government to create a unified, gender-sensitive cybercrime law following a significant rise in online offenses against women and children. The report highlights the need for age-appropriate social media regulations and stronger platform accountability, including mandatory KYC verification, to combat fake profiles and harassment. …
View More Parl panel calls for comprehensive ‘gender-sensitive’ law to combat cybercrimeLadakhi leaders say Wangchuk should be part of Ladakh-Centre talks panel
Ladakhi delegates are urging the inclusion of environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk in future talks with the Centre, following his release from NSA detention. They emphasize sincerity in negotiations and call for the withdrawal of cases against protesters. The ongoing struggle for Ladakh’s demands, including statehood and Sixth Schedule inclusion, continues after…
View More Ladakhi leaders say Wangchuk should be part of Ladakh-Centre talks panelPM Modi congratulates Uttarakhand government on completing 4 years, CM Pushkar Singh Dhami responds
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami-led Uttarakhand government on completing four years in office, lauding its efforts in driving development, ensuring good governance, and promoting public welfare across the state. …
View More PM Modi congratulates Uttarakhand government on completing 4 years, CM Pushkar Singh Dhami responds‘Self-boasts, silence on US’: Congress attacks PM Modi over West Asia remarks
Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being ‘compromised’ and controlled by US President Donald Trump, criticizing his speech on the West Asia conflict. Gandhi also voiced concerns over a trade deal he claims will harm Indian farmers and alleged the BJP-RSS are undermining tribal rights by promoting the…
View More ‘Self-boasts, silence on US’: Congress attacks PM Modi over West Asia remarksVeteran journalist S Thyagarajan dies
Veteran Indian sports journalist S Thyagarajan, a renowned hockey writer, passed away at 85 after a battle with age-related ailments. He covered six Olympics and nine Asian Games during his extensive career with ‘The Hindu’ and ‘The Indian Express’. His contributions to sports journalism and hockey were immense, leaving an…
View More Veteran journalist S Thyagarajan diesNDA announces seat-sharing pact: Why BJP is the real winner before Tamil Nadu poll battle
The NDA has finalized its seat-sharing for Tamil Nadu polls, with AIADMK allocating 27 seats to BJP, 18 to PMK, and 11 to AMMK. This strategic distribution aims to balance electoral gains and coalition unity. BJP’s focused allocation seeks to maximize its strike rate, leveraging AIADMK’s strength in a state…
View More NDA announces seat-sharing pact: Why BJP is the real winner before Tamil Nadu poll battleSathankulam custodial deaths: 9 cops convicted 5 years after father, son killed in Tamil Nadu
A Tamil Nadu court convicted nine police officers for the 2020 custodial torture and deaths of father and son Jeyaraj and Beniks. The CBI investigation revealed the victims were subjected to brutal torture and evidence was destroyed to conceal the crime. The court’s verdict brings a measure of justice for…
View More Sathankulam custodial deaths: 9 cops convicted 5 years after father, son killed in Tamil NaduEvening news wrap: Trump declares 5-day halt on Iran infra strikes, Tehran mocks him; Sensex slumps 1,800 points and more
US President Trump has paused planned strikes on Iran for five days following “productive” talks, a move Iran claims as a “backing down.” This de-escalation saw Brent crude fall sharply. Meanwhile, PM Modi highlighted the Middle East conflict’s “unprecedented challenges” for India, as markets crashed, wiping out Rs 14 lakh…
View More Evening news wrap: Trump declares 5-day halt on Iran infra strikes, Tehran mocks him; Sensex slumps 1,800 points and more‘Jan-jan ki sarkar’: Uttarakhand CM Dhami celebrates ‘4 saal bemisaal’ of development and heritage
Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday marked four years of his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, emphasising its guiding mantra of development as well as heritage while fulfilling the dreams of the statehood agitators and the aspirations of the state’s 1.25 crore residents. …
View More ‘Jan-jan ki sarkar’: Uttarakhand CM Dhami celebrates ‘4 saal bemisaal’ of development and heritageMassive Pak-Linked Spy Network Conducted Pre-Attack Recon, Busted In UP
At least 22 people have been arrested so far. Several minors were also involved in the chain, and the network was neither local nor amateur Read More | Source: NDTV News…
View More Massive Pak-Linked Spy Network Conducted Pre-Attack Recon, Busted In UPTrans rights activists stage protest in Hyderabad opposing the amendment bill, demanding withdrawal
Trans rights activists protested in Hyderabad against the proposed Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) amendment bill. They demanded its withdrawal and explicit recognition of transmen in all laws. Protesters also called for the removal of medical boards for transgender certificates. They warned of nationwide protests if their rights are not…
View More Trans rights activists stage protest in Hyderabad opposing the amendment bill, demanding withdrawal