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September 28, 2026 7:13 PM

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Indian Coast Guard Averts Major Maritime Incident Near Odisha’s Paradip Coast

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has averted a major maritime incident following a distress situation onboard the Belize-flagged chemical tanker MT Seagull 9, near Odisha’s Paradip coast. The vessel issued an urgent distress call yesterday morning following main engine failure and rapid flooding of a ba...

September 28, 2026 5:59 PM

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India-France Space Cooperation Enters New Phase With Focus on Human Spaceflight

Union Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh has highlighted that India-France Space Cooperation entered new phase with focus on human spaceflight, start-ups and new space ecosystem. The Minister said this today during a meeting with a high-level French delegation led by French Minister f...

September 28, 2026 3:49 PM

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PM Modi completes 25 years in public service, journey of commitment

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is completing 25 years in public service, a journey defined by the mantra of Jan Seva Se Desh Seva, and a relentless commitment that continues. Guided by this vision for Seva and Sushasan, the Government has been ceaselessly working towards achieving the goal of a Viksit...

September 28, 2026 2:16 PM

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NDMA observes 22nd Formation Day with theme ‘Risk Reduction in Action’

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is commemorating its 22nd Formation Day. The theme for this year’s Formation Day is “Risk Reduction in Action”, reflecting the collective endeavour towards translating disaster risk reduction policies, knowledge and preparedness measures into concret...

September 28, 2026 1:59 PM

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President Murmu interacts with students from Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh

Groups of students from Gangtok in Sikkim and Lhou Gompa in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The students were visiting Rashtrapati Bhavan as part of the National Integration Tour. During the interaction, the President encouraged the students to dr...

September 28, 2026 1:59 PM

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60-member Indian Armed Forces contingent departs for KAZIND-2026 in Kazakhstan

A 60-member Indian Armed Forces contingent departed for Oskemen in Kazakhstan to participate in the ninth edition of the India-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise KAZIND-2026. The Defence Ministry said that the exercise aims to enhance interoperability and strengthen the joint capability of both forc...

September 28, 2026 1:50 PM

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Supreme Court refuses to stay MDR on specified UPI transactions above ₹2,000

The Supreme Court refused to stay the Centre’s decision to impose Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on specified person-to-merchant UPI transactions above 2,000 rupees, with the charges set to take effect from the 15th of next month. Hearing a plea challenging the imposition of MDR on UPI payments above ...