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: 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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New Delhi, March 19, 2026: The Delhi Police has rolled out extensive security arrangements across Dwarka district ahead of Eid al-Fitr, with special focus on Uttam Nagar where tensions have lingered following recent communal clashes. Officials said a multi-layered security plan has been put in place, including over 100 police pickets, intensified barricading, and deployment…
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New Delhi, March 19, 2026: Marking the beginning of the sacred festival of Navratri, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt greetings to citizens across the country, wishing for happiness, prosperity, and good health while reaffirming the collective vision of building a “Viksit Bharat.” In his message, the Prime Minister emphasized the spiritual significance of the…
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NEW DELHI, MARCH 18: The Delhi Police has arrested three individuals for allegedly supporting a large cyber fraud operation linked to a “digital arrest” scam that cheated a resident of Paschim Vihar out of ₹14.2 lakh. Authorities said the accused played a key role in arranging bank accounts used to receive and transfer proceeds of…
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NEW DELHI, MARCH 18: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has stated in the Lok Sabha that railway officials and their families can travel on Indian Railways services, including premium trains, strictly in accordance with existing rules and eligibility norms. Responding to a parliamentary question regarding complimentary travel on luxury trains such as the Palace on Wheels…
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