The Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM) on West Asia, headed by Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh, reviewed the evolving situation in the conflict and assessed India’s preparedness & response measures during its sixth meeting at New Delhi today. Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda; Minister of Power Shri Manohar Lal; Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Shri Hardeep Singh Puri; Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Shri Prahlad Joshi; Minister of Railways, Information & Broadcasting, Electronics & Information Technology Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw; Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Shri Kiren Rijiju; Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways…
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President of India Droupadi Murmu attended the seventh convocation ceremony of Sikkim University at Gangtok on Tuesday, where she lauded Sikkim for its achievements in environmental conservation, organic farming, and literacy. Addressing students and faculty during the convocation ceremony, the President highlighted Sikkim’s unique cultural and ecological identity and praised the people of the state for their commitment towards preserving nature. The President said, “Sikkim holds a distinct identity for its natural beauty, culture and biodiversity. Kanchenjunga, one of the highest peaks in the Himalayas, stands as nature’s invaluable gift to Sikkim. The people of Sikkim revere this peak as…
The Red Shield Division under the Spear Corps, in collaboration with the District Administration of Charaideo, organised an Agniveer Preparedness Program at Borhat on Tuesday to guide and motivate local youth aspiring to join the Indian Army. The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from around 200 students, including 56 girls, from various parts of the region. The initiative aimed to mentor aspiring candidates by providing guidance on physical fitness, written examination preparation, and the overall recruitment process for Agniveer entry into the Indian Army. During the event, participants were briefed on physical standards, endurance requirements, examination patterns, and other important aspects…
-Pratyusha Mukherjee India is witnessing intense heatwave conditions across several states, with rising temperatures pushing many cities into extreme weather territory and raising serious concerns over public health and safety. According to global temperature trend data, 95 of the world’s 100 hottest cities are currently located in India, underscoring the scale of the ongoing heat crisis. Experts say the country has become the epicentre of a broader global heatwave as both urban and rural regions record unusually high temperatures. Several parts of the country have already crossed the 40°C mark, while temperatures in some areas are nearing 45°C, indicating an…
-Pratyusha Mukherjee India’s cold water fisheries sector is rapidly emerging as a significant pillar of the country’s Blue Economy, contributing to rural livelihoods, nutrition, eco-tourism, and sustainable mountain development. Traditionally limited to fishing in Himalayan streams, the sector has evolved into a modern aquaculture industry backed by scientific farming practices, advanced hatcheries, and cold-chain infrastructure. Cold-water fisheries are carried out in high-altitude rivers, streams, lakes, and reservoirs where water temperatures range between 5°C and 25°C. The sector is expanding across Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Meghalaya, Nagaland, and hill districts of West Bengal, Kerala, Karnataka,…
In a major crackdown on maritime narcotics smuggling, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), in coordination with the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) Gujarat, seized nearly 115 kg of cocaine during a joint intelligence-based operation conducted off the Mundra coast between May 25 and 26. According to officials, the operation was launched following specific intelligence inputs shared by ATS Gujarat regarding suspected smuggling activity in the Mundra anchorage area. Acting swiftly on the information, ICG interceptor boats carrying ATS personnel carried out an extensive search operation in the region. During the surveillance mission, authorities detected suspicious activity onboard a container vessel. The joint…
India has strongly rejected references to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir in the joint statement issued by China and Pakistan. Responding to media queries, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India’s position on the matter remains “consistent and well known” to the concerned parties. He reiterated that the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh “have been, are and will always remain integral and inalienable parts of India.” The MEA spokesperson also asserted that no other country has the locus standi to comment on the issue. India’s position is consistent and well known to the…
India and the United States have signed a new framework to strengthen cooperation in the mining and processing of critical minerals and rare earths. The agreement was signed in New Delhi by External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The framework aims to deepen collaboration across the critical minerals supply chain, including mining, processing, recycling and investments. It also focuses on building resilient and diversified supply chains and promoting cooperation in financing and management of critical mineral and rare earth scrap. The agreement marks a major step forward in the vision outlined by Prime…
-Pratyusha Mukherjee The Gajraj Corps organised a Military-Civil Fusion Seminar titled “Sonitpur SAMVAD” in Tezpur to strengthen civil-military cooperation under the vision of “Samoohik Prayas Se Rashtranirman” and the principle of “Rashtra Sarvopari.” The seminar brought together senior representatives from the state administration, security agencies, educational institutions, healthcare organisations and local bodies, including officials from Tezpur University, SSB, police, forest department, private hospitals and skill development centres. Addressing the gathering, the General Officer Commanding (GOC), Gajraj Corps, Lt. Gen Neeraj Shukla highlighted “JAI” — Jointness, Aatmanirbharta and Innovation — as the key framework for building a secure and future-ready India…
Ahmedabad will host the 1st World Yogasana Championship from June 4 to 8, marking the first edition of the global event. More than 500 participants from 75 countries are expected to compete across 12 events during the championship. Addressing a gathering ahead of the event, Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya said, “Yoga was given to the world by India. It is an invaluable treasure discovered in our country 5,000 years ago.” Referring to India’s bid for the 2036 Olympics, Dr. Mandaviya said, “As the country where yoga originated prepares to host the Olympic Games in 2036, we will also…