Kochi, Dec 17 (UNI) The Indian Navy has commissioned Diving Support Craft (DSC) A20 at a ceremonial event held at the Naval Base in Kochi, marking a significant boost to its underwater operational capabilities. DSC A20 is the eleventh naval vessel commissioned this year, reflecting the Navy’s growing indigenous shipbuilding capability and steady progress towards…
New Delhi, Dec 17 (UNI) New Delhi witnessed reduced visibility on Wednesday morning as shallow fog and mist enveloped parts of the city, according to official observations. Safdarjung recorded the lowest visibility of 900 metres in shallow fog at 6:30 am IST, while Palam reported 1,100 metres in mist at 7:00 am IST. Westerly winds…
Hyderabad, Dec. 17 (UNI) The third and final phase of Gram Panchayat elections began across Telangana at 7:00 am on Wednesday. Polling will continue until 1:00 p.m., followed by the counting of votes at 2:00 p.m. The results are expected to be declared later in the evening. According to the State Election Commission (SEC), more…
Muskan Bhatia New Delhi, Dec 16 (UNI) Atal Sansmaran is a political memoir that weaves together key moments from India’s recent history with author Ashok Tandon’s experiences as a journalist who worked closely with former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, including his tenure as media adviser in the Prime Minister’s Office. Conceived as a tribute…
New Delhi, Dec 16 (UNI) President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Param Vir Dirgha at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday on the occasion of Vijay Diwas. The gallery now houses the portraits of all 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees. The gallery aims to educate visitors about India’s national heroes who displayed dauntless resolve and unconquerable spirit in…
New Delhi, Dec 16 (UNI) The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Repealing and Amending Bill, 2025, by a voice vote, clearing the way for the repeal of 71 obsolete or redundant Acts and introduces amendments to four existing Acts. Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal presented the Bill, which aims to repeal certain…
New Delhi, Dec 16 (UNI) The Indian Navy commissioned DSC A20, first of the five Diving Support Craft (DSC), during a ceremony held at Naval Base, Kochi, on Tuesday. Built indigenously by M/s Titagarh Rail System Limited, the vessel was commissioned by Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command. In a statement,…
New Delhi, Dec 16 (UNI) The Congress Tuesday called for a massive nationwide agitation on Wednesday, December 17, to protest the union Government’s move to repeal the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). The party has also announced a village-level campaign on its Foundation Day, December 28, to “defend the legacy of Bapu”…
New Delhi, Dec 16 (UNI) Highlighting the pivotal role of defence land management in strengthening the country’s security architecture, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday underscored that defence estates form the very foundation of India’s defence mechanism, with over 17 lakh acres of strategically vital land under their stewardship. Addressing the Defence Estates Day-2025 celebrations,…
New Delhi, Dec 16 (UNI) The Congress Tuesday launched a dual-front attack on the NDA government, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of attempting to “erase” the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). The offensive was led by Rahul Gandhi through a sharp public statement and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in a spirited intervention during…
