Kolkata: India and the United States are strengthening cooperation across several sectors, including defence, information technology and healthcare, with investments and joint initiatives opening up new opportunities for both countries, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said.Highlighting the growing partnership between the two nations, Gor said bilateral relations continued to develop through collaboration in a Read More…
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Indian Navy Commissions Third Mahe-Class Warship INS Mangrol
Mumbai: The Indian Navy commissioned INS Mangrol (P82), the third Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on Monday. Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command, presided over the ceremony. Indigenously designed and built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, the warship features over 80 per cent Read More…
Indian-origin Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
Oslo: South African human rights lawyer and former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Navanethem “Navi” Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote peace and international law. The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced the award on Friday, recognising her longstanding contributions to international justice and accountability for war Read More…
NGT seeks Uttarakhand government’s reply over alleged environmental violations on Kedarnath route
Dehradun: The principal bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought a response from the Uttarakhand government over alleged environmental violations along the Sonprayag-Gaurikund-Kedarnath pilgrimage corridor. The bench, comprising NGT chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava and expert member Afroz Ahmad, issued a notice to the respondent in connection with the allegations. The tribunal was hearing Read More…
Seven-day-old baby girl named Nethra after being received at Kozhikode Ammathottil
Kozhikode: A seven-day-old baby girl has been named Nethra after she was received at the Ammathottil at the Government Beach Hospital in Kozhikode on the occasion of World Sight Day, officials said on Friday. The infant was found in the cradle after its alarm went off at around 5.30 pm on Thursday. Hospital staff rushed Read More…
PM Modi thanks leaders of Grenada, Trinidad and Tobago and Ethiopia
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday thanked the Prime Ministers of Grenada, Trinidad and Tobago and Ethiopia for their greetings on completing 25 years of service as the country’s head of government. Modi thanked Grenada Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell for his warm wishes and said he valued the friendship between India and Grenada. Read More…
IAF cycling expedition from Kanyakumari culminates at Kargil War Memorial
Leh/Jammu: A cycling expedition of the Indian Air Force (IAF) from Kanyakumari to Kargil, organised to pay tribute to the heroes of the 1999 Kargil War, culminated at the Kargil War Memorial on Thursday, officials said. Air Vice Marshal Anand Sondhi, Air Officer Commanding, Headquarters AOC J-K and Ladakh, flagged in the expedition, organised to Read More…
PM Modi shares Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay’s article on leadership
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday shared an article by Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, which highlighted what he described as wisdom, compassion, courage and selfless service in Modi’s leadership. Tobgay said the vision of Viksit Bharat reflects these values by providing India with a shared goal and inspiring people to contribute to Read More…
Commonwealth Cue Sports Championships begins in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad: The second edition of the Commonwealth Cue Sports Championships began in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, with 144 players from 42 nations taking part. The four-day championship features 72 men and 72 women competing in English Billiards, Snooker, 10-Ball Pool, Heyball and Blackball. A total of 10 medal events will be held during the competition, which Read More…
Assam CM presents Rs 50 lakh cheque to Lovlina Borgohain
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday presented Asian Games gold medallist Lovlina Borgohain with a cheque for Rs 50 lakh in recognition of her achievement. The boxer from Golaghat was felicitated by Sarma at his office soon after her arrival in Guwahati. Borgohain won the gold medal in the women’s 75-kg category Read More…