New Delhi, Mar 19, 2026: The Government of India has approved a new initiative titled RELIEF (Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation) under the Export Promotion Mission to support exporters facing rising logistics costs and disruptions in West Asia. The move comes in response to escalating freight charges, insurance premiums, and war-risk surcharges triggered…
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New Delhi, Mar 19, 2026: Indian Railways has recorded a significant improvement in operational safety, with a steep reduction in consequential train accidents and related casualties over the past decade, according to the latest official data. The government stated that consequential train accidents have fallen from 135 in 2014–15 to just 14 in 2025–26 (up…
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New Delhi, Mar 19, 2026: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah has conveyed his greetings to citizens across the country on the occasions of Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Navreh, Sajibu Cheiraoba, and Cheti Chand. In his message, Shah said he hopes Ugadi, which marks the beginning of the new year in several regions,…
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New Delhi, March 19, 2026: Former India cricketer and BJP MP Gautam Gambhir has approached the Delhi High Court alleging large-scale misuse of his identity through deepfake technology. In his petition, Gambhir raised concerns over digitally altered videos and images circulating online that falsely depict him, warning that such content could mislead the public and…
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Bhiwandi, March 19, 2026: A major fire broke out at a furniture market in Bhiwandi, causing panic in the surrounding area as flames rapidly spread through commercial units, officials said.According to initial reports, the blaze was noticed in the market complex and quickly intensified, sending dense smoke into the sky and prompting an immediate emergency…
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New York, March 19, 2026: Iran has sharply criticised the United Nations Security Council for what it described as a lack of response following the killing of its senior officials in recent strikes linked to the ongoing conflict in the region. Iran’s envoy to the UN expressed strong concern over what he termed the Council’s…
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Chandigarh, March 19, 2026: A day after a shocking broad daylight murder in Sector 9 Chandigarh, the Chandigarh Police is yet to apprehend the attackers, even as investigators have traced their escape route to Mohali using surveillance footage. The victim, 31-year-old property dealer Charanpreet Singh, was shot dead outside a gym shortly after noon. According…
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New Delhi, March 19, 2026: The Ministry of Earth Sciences informed Parliament about significant progress in India’s deep-sea exploration programme, including the development and testing of the manned submersible Matsya 6000. According to the ministry, the submersible has successfully completed harbour trials earlier in 2025, demonstrating key capabilities such as buoyancy control, stability, navigation, power…
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New Delhi, March 19, 2026: The Ministry of Coal has reaffirmed that coal continues to play a vital role in ensuring the country’s energy stability, even as India accelerates its transition towards renewable sources. According to the ministry, coal remains essential for providing consistent base-load power, particularly for core sectors such as steel and cement…
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New Delhi, March 19, 2026: BJP leader Rekha Gupta took part in a spiritually vibrant bhajan gathering at Jhandewalan Temple on the first day of Chaitra Navratri, highlighting a unique blend of devotion and contemporary cultural expression. Sharing her experience, Gupta said the event created a deeply uplifting atmosphere, with devotional songs dedicated to Maa…
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