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PM Highlights Railway Modernisation, Says Upgraded Tracks Boost Speed and Reliability

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday shared an article by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, highlighting how the modernisation of railway tracks is transforming India’s rail network. In a post on X, the Prime Minister noted that initiatives such as track renewal, advanced testing, and mechanised maintenance have significantly improved ride quality and enabled higher train Read More…

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Delhi Police Bust LPG Black-Marketing Racket; 16 Arrested, 241 Cylinders Seized

The Delhi Police has busted multiple illegal LPG refilling and black-marketing rackets operating across the national capital, arresting 16 people in a series of coordinated raids. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, police teams conducted operations over the past week in areas including Mangolpuri, Jahangirpuri, Palam, and Dwarka. The raids uncovered a large network involved in Read More…

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India, South Korea Aim to Deepen Ties; Trade Target Set at $50 Billion by 2030

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India and South Korea are set to elevate their partnership to a “futuristic” level, as he welcomed South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on his first visit to India in eight years. During a joint press statement, Modi highlighted that bilateral trade between the two countries has Read More…

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Indian Ships Cross Strait of Hormuz Amid Ongoing Tensions

New Delhi: Amid continuing tensions in the region, Indian vessels have begun crossing the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports, a day after Iranian forces allegedly opened fire near ships anchored off the Oman coast. Sources said an Indian-flagged vessel became the tenth ship to successfully pass through the strategic waterway. However, two Indian tankers Read More…

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India Protests After Reports of Iranian Firing on Ships Near Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi: India has lodged a strong protest with Iran following reports that Iranian forces opened fire on vessels, including Indian ships, after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. According to reports, the Ministry of External Affairs summoned the Iranian Ambassador over the incident involving firing at an Indian vessel. The ships were reportedly Read More…

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Gold Prices Continue Upward Trend in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram: Gold prices in Kerala recorded a fresh increase on today reflecting the continuing upward trend in the bullion market. The price of 22-carat gold (916 purity) rose to ₹14,260 per gram, with the rate for 8 grams (one sovereign) reaching ₹1,14,080. Meanwhile, 18-carat gold is priced at ₹11,715 per gram and ₹93,720 for 8 Read More…

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Attacks on Merchant Shipping ‘Completely Unacceptable’, Says Jaishankar

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday said that attacks on merchant shipping are “completely unacceptable,” stressing India’s firm commitment to ensuring safe and uninterrupted maritime transit. His remarks come against the backdrop of the ongoing tensions in West Asia and their wider global impact. Jaishankar made the statement while participating in the Read More…