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India hosts key IONS maritime exercise in Kochi

As India assumes the IONS chairmanship for the 2026–2028 cycle after a gap of 16 years, IMEX TTX 2026 marks a key milestone in strengthening regional maritime leadership. Conducted in a sophisticated, simulated environment, the exercise addressed complex maritime security challenges in IOR, a region of critical importance to global trade, energy flows and connectivity.

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Wildlife actively use underpasses on Delhi-Doon economic corridor: Study

As per the recently published study by Dehradun-based Wildlife Institute of India, 150 camera traps (CTs) were systematically deployed along underpasses within a 3.5-km stretch — from Mohand village to Ganeshpur in Uttarakhand — and each unit was installed in a manner to ensure detection of a broad spectrum of terrestrial fauna, ranging from small

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Nearly 3 lakh PNG connections added in March: Govt

Petroleum secretary Neeraj Mittal, in an online post, said that by giving up their LPG connections, people have helped those who don’t have access to gas cylinders. “Join this strong, bold group of do-good citizens who have come forward to give up LPG to help those get LPG who don’t have PNG,” he said on

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India accounts for 1 in 10 global maternal deaths: Lancet report

India’s long-term numbers reflect both progress and persistent gaps. Maternal deaths fell sharply from about 1.19 lakh in 1990 to 36,900 in 2015 and further to 24,700 in 2023. And the maternal mortality ratio declined from 508 in 1990 to 116 per one lakh live births in 2023, indicating substantial gains but also unfinished work.

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3,000 less domestic flights to take to the skies this summer

While the airline projected getting a plane every week, the authorities asked the country’s largest carrier to file for flights when it gets more planes and can show it has the wherewithal, including pilot numbers, for the same. “We did not want a repeat of what happened last Dec and hence were extra cautious this

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Bengal SIR: Portal for voter appeals live, but no word on offline route

Md Nazrul Islam, of Murshidabad, visited the DM’s office to enquire about what he should do. Md Jomadar Sheikh, of Dhulian, said a judicial tribunal was his only hope. Jahima Khatun’s name was deleted because her father’s name was misspelt in one document. EC released a fourth supplementary list Sunday with around two lakh names

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Govt works for Indians’ safety in Gulf, Congress risking lives: PM Modi

​Launching the BJP-led NDA’s poll campaign at a rally in Kerala’s Palakkad, Modi said many people from the state are working in regions hit by the conflict and “for us their safety remains a top priority”. “Govt is working towards ensuring the crisis impact on India is minimal,” he said.

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‘Salty, bitter water, cloned phone’: Chilling details emerge in Nashik astrologer rape case probe

Astrologer Ashok Kharat’s police custody has been extended until April 1. Investigators need to analyze his phone data and probe his properties. Kharat faces multiple rape charges. The SIT is also investigating a substance given to a victim. Political figures have exchanged sharp remarks regarding the case and potential threats to Kharat.

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‘Ask Cricket Australia’: Rahane’s blunt remark on Green stuns commentators

KKR went down by six wickets as Mumbai chased 221, with Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton leading the effort.

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