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Dr. Jitendra Singh welcomed the engagement, noting that such discussions are critical in shaping policy priorities and raising awareness about ocean ecosystems. India has, for the first time, adopted a structured, mission-mode approach to marine conservation and sustainable ocean resource utilisation under the Deep Ocean Mission, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh informed the Rajya Sabha during Question Hour. Highlighting a major shift in policy and institutional focus, the Minister stated that ...Read More >
The Indian Navy on Tuesday received INS Malwan - the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) built by Cochin Shipyard Limited in Kochi, a government statement said. The vessel is part of a series of eight ships being constructed to strengthen India's coastal defence and underwater surveillance capabilities. Designed and built indigenously by CSL in accordance with Indian Navy requirements and the classification standards of DNV - a globally recognised Norway-based classifica ...Read More >
Monsoon rainfall trends caused the sudden surge of juvenile Indian oil sardines along Kerala's coast in 2024 and the subsequent ecological and economic fallout, according to a study by the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI). The study, published in Current Science, highlighted how climate-driven oceanographic changes shape the boom-and-bust cycles of this vital fishery, underscoring the urgent need for dynamic fishery forecast models and harvest rules, according to a commu ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Ministry of Earth Sciences on Wednesday announced the successful 5,000-metre deep dive of Indian aquanauts aboard the French submersible Nautile in the Atlantic Ocean. The achievement marks a major step towards India's ambitious MATSYA 6000 project -- the nation's first indigenously developed deep-sea human submersible under the Samudrayan Project, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Earth Sciences, Dr Jitendra Singh. The 'MATSYA 6000' i ...Read More >
New Delhi: Leaders of the 24 party I.N.D.I.A. bloc met virtually on Saturday to finalise their strategy for the Monsoon Session of Parliament, which begins on Monday. They agreed to focus on eight priority issues, while reserving the option to raise additional local concerns as they arise. Among the key issues identified are Pahalgam terror attack and the Centre's response, Operation Sindoor and US President Donald Trump's claim that he brokered an India Pakistan cease fire ("five jets were sho ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 19: The Indian Navy's indigenously built Survey Vessel Large (SVL), INS Sandhayak, arrived at Port Klang on its maiden port call from 16 to 19 July 2025, marking a significant step in India's expanding regional engagement in hydrographic cooperation. Designed and constructed in India, INS Sandhayak is the first of the Sandhayak-class hydrographic survey ships and was commissioned in February 2024. The vessel is equipped with advanced coastal and deep-water survey capabilities, oc ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 7 (PTI) Veteran British broadcaster David Attenborough is the world's most trusted storyteller, bringing not only passion and truth but also a rare personal connection to everything he touches -- something that is evident in his latest documentary, "Ocean with David Attenborough", say the filmmakers behind the project. The National Geographic film, described by the team as Attenborough's most personal yet, explores the story of the ocean through the lens of a man whose life has p ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Union Minister of Earth Sciences Jitendra Singh left for France on Saturday to lead a high-level Indian delegation at the International Meet on Oceans. Scheduled to be held at the French picturesque coastal city of Nice, the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) will take place from June 8 to 13. The high-level international gathering will bring together leaders, scientists, policymakers, and civil society actors from across the globe to discuss sustainable o ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Union Minister of Earth Sciences Jitendra Singh left for France on Saturday to lead a high-level Indian delegation at the International Meet on Oceans. Scheduled to be held at the French picturesque coastal city of Nice, the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) will take place from June 8 to 13. The high-level international gathering will bring together leaders, scientists, policymakers, and civil society actors from across the globe to discuss sustainable o ...Read More >
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charged five individuals, including goldy Brar, in relation to the 2024 Gurugram club bombing plot, as revealed in a recently filed chargesheet. This case involves a conspiracy to bomb two clubs, aiming to disrupt communal harmony in Haryana, with the banned terrorist group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) implicated. The NIA's investigation highlights the severity of the plot. Those charged include satinderjit Singh (Goldy Brar), Sachin Talian, An ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 7 (ANI): Two top Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) officials -- secretary A Shankar and treasurer ES Jairam -- resigned from their posts during an emergency managing committee meeting held on Saturday, accepting 'moral responsibility' for stampede near M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The incident occurred during celebrations following Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) maiden IPL title win and claimed 11 lives and left dozens injured. KSCA Pres ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Union Minister of Earth Sciences Jitendra Singh left for France on Saturday to lead a high-level Indian delegation at the International Meet on Oceans. Scheduled to be held at the French picturesque coastal city of Nice, the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) will take place from June 8 to 13. Also Read | Latur Shocker: Man Kidnaps Woman's Child for Rejecting His Proposal for Affair in Maharashtra, Arrested. The high-level international gathering will bri ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 7 (PTI) Earth Sciences Minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday left for France to attend an international meeting to discuss sustainable ocean governance and concrete actions for the health of the world's oceans. Scheduled to be held at the French city of Nice, the third edition of United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) is taking place from June 8 to 13. Over the next four days, Singh will participate in bilateral meetings with ministers from key partner countries, deliver India's ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 7 (PTI) Earth Sciences Minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday left for France to attend an international meeting to discuss sustainable ocean governance and concrete actions for the health of the world's oceans. Scheduled to be held at the French city of Nice, the third edition of United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) is taking place from June 8 to 13. Also Read | Anti-Naxal Operation in Chhattisgarh: 7 Maoists Killed in Encounters in Indravati National Park Area of Bijapur Distr ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Minister of Earth Sciences (Independent Charge) Jitendra Singh on Saturday left for France to lead a high-level Indian delegation at the International Meet on Oceans. The event will be held at the French city of Nice, as part of the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) from June 8 to 13. "Looking forward to representing India at the French picturesque coastal city of Nice, in the United Nations Ocean Conference," Singh shared in a post on X. At the ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, June 7 : Union Minister of Earth Sciences (Independent Charge) Dr Jitendra Singh today left for France to lead a high-level official Indian delegation. Scheduled to be held at the French picturesque coastal city of Nice, the Minister will represent India at the "United Nations Ocean Conference" (UNOC3) taking place from June 8 to 13. The high-level international gathering will bring together leaders, scientists, policymakers, and civil society actors from across the globe to discuss ...Read More >
Panaji: India's major coral reefs in the Lakshadweep Islands displayed strong resilience against climate heating, while those in the Gulf of Kachchh were the most susceptible, according to a research study that examined 23 years of bleaching events on Indian coral reefs since 1998 to assess their impact. Bleaching events refers to stress response in corals where they expel the symbiotic algae (zooxanthellae) that live within their tissues, causing the corals to turn white. The research study w ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 6 (IANS) Biologist, natural historian and writer David Attenborough is taking a deep dive into our oceans. He is set to take the audience in the realm of the marine world with his upcoming documentary film 'Ocean by David Attenborough' on National Geographic. The film is set to release on the occasion of World Oceans Day. The powerful documentary talks about the importance of the world's oceans and the story of how we can, and must, restore the glory of Earth's vast, interconnecte ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Biologist, natural historian and writer David Attenborough is taking a deep dive into our oceans. He is set to take the audience in the realm of the marine world with his upcoming documentary film 'Ocean by David Attenborough'. The film is set to release on the occasion of World Oceans Day. The powerful documentary talks about the importance of the world's oceans and the story of how we can, and must, restore the glory of Earth's vast, interconnected waters. Th ...Read More >
Port Blair: Namita Roy was just 26 years old when she gave birth to her son, 'Tsunami', in a snake-infested jungle where she and her family took shelter after deadly waves triggered by a massive earthquake devoured her home in Hut Bay Island in Andaman and Nicobar on this day in 2004. Twenty years later, she remembers the day with a shudder. "I don't want to recall that dark day. I was pregnant and busy with daily chores. Suddenly, I noticed an eerie silence and was shocked to witness the sea r ...Read More >
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