India’s maritime sector steering $1 tn in potential investments, says new report

Mumbai/New Delhi, Oct 27 (UNI) India’s maritime sector is emerging as a cornerstone of Viksit Bharat 2047, steering USD 1 trillion in potential investments across ports, shipbuilding, cruise tourism and green shipping, a new report said. The report – ‘Uniting Oceans, One Maritime Vision: India’s Maritime Strides’ – was released at the inaugural session of…

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UAE Land Forces Commander on official visit to India to strengthen defence cooperation

New Delhi, Oct 27 (UNI) Major General Yousef Maayouf Saeed Al Hallami, Commander, United Arab Emirates Land Forces, is on a two-day official visit to India starting today, aimed at strengthening and deepening the longstanding defence partnership between the two countries. This high-level visit is set to enhance bilateral military cooperation and explore new avenues…

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‘Bullock carts instead of ambulances’: Akhilesh Yadav slams UP Govt over healthcare, economy

New Delhi, Oct 27 (UNI) Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav delivered a sharp critique of the Uttar Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party government today, alleging that the state’s public health infrastructure has crumbled. Yadav said the healthcare system under the current administration has seen a severe decline in service delivery. “The BJP’s misrule has turned ambulances…

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Effective use of indigenous equipment during Op Sindoor bolstered India’s global standing: Rajnath

New Delhi, Oct 27 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today said that the effective use of made-in-India equipment by the armed forces during Operation Sindoor bolstered India’s reputation both regionally and internationally. The Defence Minister urged the domestic industry, especially the private sector, to further accelerate the pursuit of self-reliance by focusing on innovation and…

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“No reason to doubt”: SC declines to order disclosure of shortlisted names for CIC appointments

New Delhi, Oct 27 (UNI) The Supreme Court today refused to direct the union Government to publicly disclose the names of candidates shortlisted for appointment to the Central Information Commission (CIC), stating that it saw “no reason to doubt” the Centre’s adherence to transparency norms earlier laid down by the Court. A Bench comprising Justice…

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HC quashes ITBP order declaring Constable deserter without Health inquiry

Shimla, Oct 27 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh High Court has set aside the order of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) declaring a constable as “deserter” without conducting an inquiry into his health condition, observing that the force acted arbitrarily in dismissing him despite his repeated requests for medical consideration. Justice Sandeep Sharma passed the order…

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