The National Zoological Park, New Delhi (Delhi Zoo), successfully celebrated World Nature Conservation Day today with a series of awareness and conservation activities aimed at promoting environmental responsibility and sustainable living. The theme of World Nature Conservation Day 2026 focused on the conservation of natural resources and biodiversity, reinforcing the need for collective action to protect the environment. As part of the celebrations, around 35 sanitation workers of the National Zoological Park participated in a plastic removal drive across the zoo premises. During the drive, around 230 kg of plastic waste, including plastic bottles, straws and other single-use plastic items,…
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Tuesday continued its relief and rescue operations in landslide-affected areas of Nagaland, evacuating more than 100 people to safety in close coordination with the state administration. IAF helicopters were deployed to carry out rescue missions in the worst-hit areas of Kohima and Dimapur, where landslides have disrupted normal life and hampered access to several locations. According to officials, the coordinated operation between the Indian Air Force and the Nagaland administration enabled the safe evacuation of over 100 stranded residents. Rescue teams continue to monitor the situation and provide assistance in affected areas as authorities…
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today unveiled two landmark policy reforms for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), aimed at promoting gender parity in officer induction and career progression, while also streamlining the process of granting ex-gratia compensation to the families of personnel reported missing at sea in the line of duty. The reforms were announced at Kartavya Bhavan-2 in New Delhi in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, Director General Indian Coast Guard Paramesh Sivamani and other senior officials. Commending the Indian Coast Guard for its exemplary service over the past five decades, the Defence Minister expressed confidence that…
Assam Governor Shri Lakshman Prasad Acharya attended the Kargil Vijay Diwas commemoration organised by the Directorate of Sainik Welfare, Assam, at the State War Memorial, Dighalipukhuri, Guwahati, to mark India’s historic victory in the 1999 Kargil War and honour the courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment of the nation’s Armed Forces. Paying floral tributes to the soldiers who laid down their lives in the line of duty, the Governor described Kargil Vijay Diwas as a solemn reminder of the indomreitable spirit, valour and patriotism displayed by the Indian Armed Forces in safeguarding the country’s soveignty and territorial integrity. Addressing the gathering,…
The Indian Army commemorated the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas with solemnity and patriotic fervour at the Albert Ekka War Memorial in Agartala, honouring the indomitable courage, supreme sacrifice and unwavering commitment of the soldiers who laid down their lives during Operation Vijay in the 1999 Kargil War. Tripura Governor Shri Indrasena Reddy Nallu paid floral tributes to the fallen heroes by laying a wreath at the War Memorial. As part of the commemorative ceremony, the Governor also felicitated Veer Naris of the Indian Army and Assam Rifles in recognition of their resilience, sacrifice and enduring contribution to the nation. The…
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu reached Bucharest, Romania on the last leg of her State Visits to Moldova, North Macedonia and Romania. On her arrival at the Airport, she was warmly received by Ms Oana-Silvia Țoiu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania. This is the first State Visit by an Indian President to Romania in nearly three decades. Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Smt. Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya, and Members of Parliament Dr. Dinesh Sharma and Shri Vijay Baghel are accompanying the President in this visit. The President visited Cotroceni Palace, the official residence…
The Indian Army’s Southern Command has launched Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations in Sanduri Village, located in the Madhuban Dam area of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, following flooding that affected the region. Working in close coordination with the civil administration, Army personnel, supported by civilian volunteers, evacuated vulnerable residents to a designated relief shelter. Medical teams provided on-site healthcare services, while essential food supplies and other relief materials were distributed to villagers who remained in the area. According to officials, the relief effort is continuing, with Indian Army teams engaged in rescue and humanitarian assistance across flood-affected locations.…
The Indian Army has launched extensive Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations in flood-affected parts of Gujarat, deploying rescue, engineering and medical teams to support the civil administration as heavy rains continue to impact several districts. Acting under the aegis of the Southern Command, the Army has mobilised relief and rescue columns to the worst-hit areas, including Navsari, Valsad, Silvassa and Ahmedabad. Additional teams have been kept on standby at Surat, Vadodara and Ahmedabad for immediate deployment as the flood situation evolves. The relief operations are being carried out in close coordination with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF),…
In a planned and coordinated joint operation by the Indian Army, Assam Rifles and Manipur Police, a high-ranking United Kuki National Army (UKNA) cadre, alleged to be a self-styled Finance Secretary of the organisation, was apprehended from Molnom Village in Churachandpur district of Manipur on 23 July 2026. The cadre is a High Value Target and was involved in large-scale extortion as well as firing incidents being carried out by UKNA in the area. Upon confirmation of his presence in Molnom village, the security forces swiftly cordoned off the village and apprehended the individual. The Police identified the individual as…
The Indian Army has continued its extensive humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) operations under Operation Jal Rahat across flood-affected areas of Upper Assam, providing rescue, medical aid and essential relief supplies to affected communities as the flood situation gradually improves. According to the Army, four Flood Relief Columns of the Red Shield Gunners, operating under the aegis of Spear Corps, remain deployed in the districts of Sivasagar, Charaideo and Jorhat. The troops are engaged in delivering food, drinking water, medical assistance and other essential relief materials to residents affected by the floods while continuing rescue operations in areas where…