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Safety mechanisms activated for seafarers amid West Asia tensions: Sonowal

The Centre is closely monitoring the evolving situation in West Asia, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said, adding that all necessary mechanisms have been activated to ensure the safety of seafarers

Tamil Nadu unveils Shipbuilding Policy 2026 to boost green tech

The policy aims to establish the state as a global leader in sustainable maritime technology, focusing on zero-emission vessels and world-class green recycling facilities

Karnataka panel backs move to grant Tulu isecond official language status

The panel also included Tharanatha Gatti Kapikad, president of the Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy, in an advisory capacity

Air India to add more flights to Toronto, Frankfurt, Paris amid high demand

Air India also said that it will continue to "closely assess" the situation and will add flights on these select routes beyond 11 March (based on the situation)

Nepal to hold general election on Thursday, first after Gen Z protests

The election campaign concluded mid-night of Monday, March 2. The voting will start at 7 am on Thursday, March 5, and conclude at 5 pm

Centre has asked states not to undertake own Gulf evacuations: Fadnavis

He emphasised that efforts are being intensified to safely bring back the stuck persons

BJP leader dismisses rumours of Nitish Kumar moving to RS as Holi prank

However, senior BJP leader and Union minister Giriraj Singh dismissed the rumour as a "Holi prank", asserting "Nitish Kumar ji is the chief minister"

Oman Air Cargo to add India, Europe network capacity in coming days

The cargo player has suspended flights to and from Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, and Dubai due to ongoing regional airspace closures

IIFCL plans to raise $1.6 billion for infra push in India: MD Rohit Rishi

The authorised and paid-up capital of the company stood at ₹10,000 crore and ₹9,999.92 crore, respectively, as of March 31, 2025

German DEG, Citi to provide $76 million funding to Shriram Finance

Citi's financing will support smallholder farmers, a segment critical to India's food security and rural economy, yet often constrained by limited access to affordable capital

Qatar shuts LNG output; supplies to India hit, city gas sector flags crisis

Qatar's LNG halt and Strait of Hormuz disruption trigger supply cuts to India, squeezing city gas firms and pushing buyers toward costly spot cargoes

Eminent journalist and former ambassador HK Dua passes away at 88

He breathed his last peacefully this afternoon at a private hospital, a member of his family said. Dua was keeping unwell and was admitted to the hospital three weeks back

Traffic curbs in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack for Amit Shah visit: Details here

The Commissionerate Police of Bhubaneswar-Cuttack has imposed traffic restrictions on certain routes on March 5 and 6 in view of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's two-day visit to Odisha

Tawde, Athawale among 4 BJP nominees for Rajya Sabha polls from Maharashtra

Besides Athawale and Tawde, the party has also fielded Maya Chintaman Ivnate and Ramrao Wadkute for the biennial elections

First bust of Mahatma Gandhi unveiled at University of Montana in US

A bust of Mahatma Gandhi was unveiled at an American university "reflecting the growing engagement" between India and the northwestern US state of Montana, officials said

Private hospital nurses in Kerala on strike demanding ₹40,000 minimum wage

A section of nurses working in private hospitals in Kerala began a strike on Wednesday, demanding a rise in minimum monthly pay and implementation of various pending assurances without further delay

Finland President Stubb begins 4-day India visit with trade as top agenda

Finnish President Alexander Stubb began a four-day visit to India on Wednesday to bolster bilateral cooperation across a wide spectrum of areas, including trade, investment and critical technology

Rahul Gandhi celebrates Holi with Congress workers at party office

Gandhi wished everyone a Holi filled with love and one that eliminates hatred

GX Group partners with Qualcomm for made-in-India Wi-Fi 7 routers

GX is one of the beneficiaries of the telecom production-linked incentive scheme

'Bilateral relations will reach new heights': PM Modi welcomes Finnish Prez

President Stubb was accorded a ceremonial welcome and a Guard of Honour, and was received by Minister of State for External Affairs KV Singh at the airport