New Delhi, Mar 12: A tragic incident in West Asian waters claimed the life of an Indian seafarer after an oil tanker linked to a US company was struck during a violent attack near Iraq. The incident forced an emergency response operation in which the remaining crew were safely removed from the vessel. Officials confirmed…
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New Delhi, March 12: The security situation in the Strait of Hormuz has turned highly volatile after multiple vessels came under attack, raising concerns over global energy supplies and maritime safety in one of the world’s busiest oil transit routes. Despite the escalating tensions, two tankers operated by the Shipping Corporation of India – Pushpak…
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New Delhi, March 12: The Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has signed a research and development agreement with ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AMNS India) to explore the use of iron ore tailings in road construction. The agreement was signed during the National Science Day celebrations at…
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New Delhi, March 12: The Ministry of Ayush will begin the 100-day countdown to the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 with the organisation of Yoga Mahotsav-2026 on March 13 at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. The event is being organised by the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) as part of preparations for…
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Chandigarh, March 11: Panchkula is all set to host the vibrant Vasant Utsav-2026, a three-day festival celebrating the arrival of spring, from March 13 to 15 at the Sector-5 Town Park. CM Nayab Singh Saini will inaugurate the festival as the chief guest on March 13, while the closing ceremony on March 15 will be…
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New Delhi, March 11, 2026: In a major push to enhance train safety and speed, Indian Railways has renewed 54,600 km of tracks between 2014 and February 2026. The upgrade has significantly improved the speed potential of the network, with over 80% of routes now capable of running trains at 110 km/h or higher, compared…
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New Delhi, March 11, 2026: The Government of Bihar convened the second meeting of its three Apex Committees to outline a long-term strategy for positioning the state as a leader in technology, innovation, and the New Age Economy. The meeting, held at Bihar Bhawan, New Delhi, was chaired by Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit and included…
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Bengaluru, March 11, 2026: The National Skill Training Institute (NSTI), Bengaluru, recently hosted the ‘Kaushalta Se Udyamita: Navonmesh Protsahan Spardha’ felicitation ceremony, recognising young innovators transforming their technical skills into entrepreneurial ideas and start-ups. The event was organised by the Directorate General of Training (DGT) under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government…
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New Delhi, March 11, 2026: The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) is taking steps to digitally preserve the city’s botanical heritage. A survey of Lutyens’ Delhi has identified 33 trees over a hundred years old, which will soon feature QR code plaques offering instant information to visitors on their smartphones. The initiative aims to transform…
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Mumbai, March 11: Actor Gaurav Khanna, who won Bigg Boss Season 19 after surviving over three months in the house, has revealed that he has not yet received his ₹50 lakh prize money. The grand finale, hosted by Salman Khan in December 2025, saw Khanna beating Farrhana Bhatt, Tanya Mittal, Pranit More, and Amaal Mallik…
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