New Delhi, Mar 18 (UNI) Reaffirming India’s commitment to fostering cooperative maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), the second edition of Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR has commenced with enhanced regional participation. Following the Indian Navy’s assumption of the chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium in February 2026, this edition marks a…
Mumbai, Mar 18 ( UNI) The political atmosphere in Maharashtra has intensified after NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar faction) MLA Rohit Pawar raised serious concerns over the aircraft accident involving former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. The adjournment motion submitted by Rohit Pawar in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly was rejected by the Speaker. However, the issue is…
New Delhi, Mar 18 (UNI) Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday sharply criticized the social security policies of the Modi government, highlighting the weakening of pension and welfare schemes over the past 12 years. “Over the past nearly 12 years of the Modi government’s tenure, several social security schemes have gradually weakened, or have…
David Smith New Delhi, Mar 18 (UNI) No US president in living memory has gone to war with less public support than Donald Trump has for the war in Iran. Even Barack Obama’s much-maligned Libyan intervention began with 60 per cent of Americans in support in 2011. There is no poll that shows a majority…
New Delhi, Mar 18 (UNI) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday arrested seven foreign nationals, including six Ukrainian nationals and one American citizen, for allegedly providing terrorist training in Myanmar. According to the information, the arrested individuals include six Ukrainian nationals and one American citizen. The NIA stated that all the accused had illegally…
New Delhi, March 18 (UNI) A burglar who stole an induction cooktop amid the ongoing LPG shortage was held from South-West Delhi, officials said on Wednesday. According to police, the accused was apprehended by the Anti-Burglary Cell team of the South-West District in connection with a burglary case registered at Palam Village police station. The…
Shimla, March 18 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh High Court has taken serious cognisance of alleged irregularities in the construction of the 20-megawatt Rora Khadd Hydroelectric Project in Yula village of Kinnaur district, registering the matter as a Public Interest Litigation. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia and Justice Bipin Chandra Negi issued notices…
Kochi, March 18 (UNI) Jio Payments Bank has introduced a UPI-based cash withdrawal facility through its Business Correspondent (BC) touchpoints, marking a significant step towards expanding digital payments and financial inclusion in India. The newly launched feature enables customers to withdraw cash by scanning a UPI QR code at BC outlets and authorising the transaction…
Thiruvananthapuram, March 18 (UNI) Kerala Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Dr. Rathan U Kelkar has lodged a complaint with the cyber police over the circulation of a fake audio message concerning the training of officials for the upcoming Assembly elections. The audio message falsely claims that there will be no direct, in-person training for election officials…
Thiruvananthapuram, March 18 (UNI) CPI State Secretary Binoy Viswam has called for an extension of the deadline for filing nomination papers for the upcoming 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly elections, citing a shortage of effective working days. According to the election schedule, March 23 is the last date for submitting nomination papers. However, Viswam pointed out…
