Lucknow: The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) has busted an inter-state drug trafficking network in Uttar Pradesh, seizing a total of 18.64 kg of crude heroin in a series of operations near Lucknow, officials said. The operation, codenamed ‘Operation Black Hawk’, was carried out by teams from the CBN’s Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh units. Read More…
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PM Modi Says Policy Consistency Can Boost Confidence in India’s Space Startups
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that consistent government policies are essential to building confidence among entrepreneurs and investors, while highlighting the rapid growth of India’s private space sector. Speaking during an interaction with the CEO of space-tech startup Skyroot Aerospace, Modi said the government had sought to create an environment where entrepreneurs Read More…
ICG Launches Search Operation After Panama-Flagged Ship Sinks
New Delhi: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has launched a search-and-rescue operation after a Panama-flagged bulk carrier carrying 24 crew members sank in the Bay of Bengal, officials said. The vessel, MV Ocean Winner, sank around 240 nautical miles off the coast of Paradip in Odisha on Saturday, prompting the ICG to deploy three ships Read More…
Rohit Yadav, Sreeshankar Shine at India’s First Continental Tour Silver Meet
Bhubaneswar: Indian athletes Rohit Yadav and Murali Sreeshankar emerged as the standout performers at the World Athletics Continental Tour silver-level meet in Bhubaneswar on Saturday, with both athletes claiming top honours in their respective events. Rohit produced a stunning finish in the men’s javelin throw, saving his best attempt for the final round to clinch Read More…
Sports Ministry Approves 492 Athletes for Asian Games; Athletics Gets 73 Spots
New Delhi: The Sports Ministry on Saturday approved a 492-member Indian athletes’ contingent for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan, with athletics accounting for the largest share with 73 athletes. The approved contingent comprises 265 male and 227 female athletes, reflecting a strong representation across various sporting disciplines. The Asian Games will be held in Read More…
Neeraj Chopra Finishes Second as Rumesh Pathirage Wins Lausanne Diamond League
Lausanne: Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra delivered his best throw in more than a year but narrowly missed out on the top spot, finishing second to Sri Lankan rising star Rumesh Pathirage at the Lausanne Diamond League on Friday. The 28-year-old Chopra recorded a throw of 88.05 metres in his second attempt, finishing second in Read More…
PM Modi Interacts with CEOs, Founders of 20 Space Startups
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on today interacted with CEOs and founders of 20 Indian space startups at Seva Teerth, highlighting the rapid growth of the country’s private space sector. The startups are working across areas including rockets, reusable launch vehicles, satellites, advanced propulsion, space intelligence, space debris removal and AI-based weather technology. Modi Read More…
Japan Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi Meets PM Modi, Discusses Defence Cooperation
New Delhi: Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, who is on an official visit to India, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, with the two sides discussing ways to further strengthen bilateral defence and security cooperation. During the meeting, Modi recalled his recent discussions with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during her visit to India Read More…
Nepal Directs Government Bodies to Prioritise Locally Made Products
Kathmandu: The Nepal government has directed public institutions to give preference to locally produced goods and services while making official purchases, officials said on Thursday. The move has been taken under the direction of Prime Minister Balendra Shah to promote the use of domestic products across government establishments. The directive requires government offices to implement Read More…
PM Modi Congratulates Hakainde Hichilema on Re-election as Zambia President
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election as the President of Zambia. In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi extended his “heartiest congratulations” to Hichilema on his re-election and said that India greatly values its multifaceted partnership with Zambia. Modi expressed his desire to work closely with President Read More…