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The Ministry of External Affairs said on Wednesday that India has "always stood" by its partners in the region as the first responder in times of crisis. In a statement, MEA also said that the BIMSTEC disaster management exercise has further strengthened cooperation in the Bay of Bengal region towards disaster preparedness, response and resilience. India hosted the 4th BIMSTEC Disaster Management Exercise virtually on July 14-15. What is the BIMSTEC Disaster Management Exercise? The BIMSTEC D ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Reliance Industries, India's largest company in terms of market value, reported a 76% increase in quarterly profit to Rs 30,681 crore on Friday, led by gains from the sale of some of its listed investments and strong growth across its key businesses. Other income surged 280% to Rs 15,119 crore due to profit (Rs 8,924 crore) on sale of its stake in Asian Paints. Excluding the Rs 8,924 crore gain, profit was higher by 25%. Earnings was also driven by a rebound in its oil-to-chemicals (O2C) ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], July 19 (ANI): Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal visited senior BJP leader and former Union Minister Bijoya Chakraborty at her residence in Guwahati on Friday. During the visit, Sonowal asked about her health and exchanged greetings with her. Also Read | Ganeshotsav Declared 'Rajya Mahotsav': Maharashtra Government Elevates Century-Old Festival to State Festival Status, Plans Cultural Programs, Global Outreach and Tourism Promotion to Showcase Marathi Heritage. Speak ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR/BALASORE: The 20-year-old student in Odisha's Balasore who set herself ablaze on the campus on July 12 had informed college authorities that her HoD had sought sexual favours from her six months ago, probe revealed Friday."The student, in a meeting conducted on June 30 at the office of then principal -- who is now suspended -- told everyone that the HoD had sought sexual favours from her. However, the HoD denied the allegation," said the in-charge principal of the govt college, addin ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], July 19 (ANI): Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal visited senior BJP leader and former Union Minister Bijoya Chakraborty at her residence in Guwahati on Friday. During the visit, Sonowal asked about her health and exchanged greetings with her. Speaking on the occasion, Sarbananda Sonowal said, Bijoya Baideu, a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party and a former Union Minister, has always inspired us with her unwavering commitment to nationalist ideals and her inva ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Following the self-immolation of a college student in Balasore, the school and mass education department on Thursday issued a directive to all district education officers (DEO)s to strictly implement measures ensuring the safety of women employees at workplaces and to create a secure environment for students in schools.The department instructed that helpline numbers related to women's safety be prominently displayed in all schools, hostels, and govt offices. These include the women ...Read More >
Guwahati: A former top Ulfa-I leader, Drishti Rajkhowa, and former AAP leader Manoj Dhanowar joined the BJP on Thursday here, barely a few months before the state assembly polls.The former deputy commander-in-chief of Ulfa-I, Rajkhowa, alias Manoj Rabha, officially laid down arms before the authorities in the presence of the then CM Sarbananda Sonowal (now Union minister) in 2020 after leading the militant outfit for 32 years. With a strong determination to test his luck in politics, he chose BJ ...Read More >
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal will inaugurate the second BIMSTEC ports conclave in Visakhapatnam on July 14, aiming to boost regional maritime cooperation. The two-day event, themed 'Navigating the Future,' will gather delegates from BIMSTEC nations, port authorities, and experts. The conclave is expected to strengthen Visakhapatnam's position as a strategic maritime hub. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal will inaugurate the second Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and E ...Read More >
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal unveils major infrastructure projects worth over Rs 276 crores at Visakhapatnam Port. Initiatives include new cargo handling facilities, a public promenade to boost cruise tourism, modern digital systems for safer operations, and advanced maritime education programs, enhancing the port's competitiveness on a global scale. In a substantial move towards upgrading India's maritime infrastructure, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, a ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam: Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has said India is expanding its port capacity six-fold to reach 10,000 million tonnes per annum by 2047. This marks the country's largest-ever maritime infrastructure drive as India positions itself as a global shipping hub. "We aim to be among the top five shipping nations in the world,'' the minister said while inaugurating the second edition of the two-day Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation ...Read More >
Patna, July 14 (UNI) In a major step towards igniting the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship across the state, Bihar Industries Minister Nitish Mishra launched the official Bihar Idea Festival Portal here today. Speaking at the event Mishra said Bihar Idea festival was not just an event but a revolution to make 'Samriddh Bihar'. He said that it will encourage the youth to take up entrepreneurship to solve the grassroot challenges of Bihar. He said that the youth will be sensitised and i ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam, Jul 14 (PTI) Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday inaugurated the second Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Ports Conclave here, stressing that India aims to emerge as a global maritime hub. Hosted by Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA), the two-day conclave is themed as 'Navigating the Future: Blue Economy, Innovation & Sustainable Partnerships', bringing together ministerial delegation ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 14 (PTI) Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday said the government envisions the BIMSTEC Maritime Transport Pact as a blueprint to transform the Bay of Bengal into a global trade and tourism hub. According to an official statement, the Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) minister also said that joint feasibility studies of port-linked industrial zones will be launched soon. Also Read | How To Check Lottery Sambad Results: A Comprehensive Guide for Indian Lottery Enthusia ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 14 (PTI) Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday said the government envisions the BIMSTEC Maritime Transport Pact as a blueprint to transform the Bay of Bengal into a global trade and tourism hub. According to an official statement, the Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) minister also said that joint feasibility studies of port-linked industrial zones will be launched soon. Sonowal inaugurated the second edition of the BIMSTEC Ports Conclave on Monday in Vishakhapatnam. ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam: Reaffirming India's commitment to strengthen regional maritime connectivity and cooperation across the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) region, Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) is going to host the second BIMSTEC Ports Conclave at Novotel on Monday (July 14). Focusing on the theme 'navigating the future: blue economy, innovation and sustainable partnerships', the two-day conclave will bring together ministerial delegations ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam, Jul 13 (PTI) Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal will inaugurate the second Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) ports conclave in Visakhapatnam on July 14. The two-day event, to be held until July 15, aims to enhance regional maritime cooperation under the BIMSTEC framework, said an official press release. "BIMSTEC enhances regional unity through maritime cooperation and trade connectivity," said T Venu Gopal, secretary, Visakha ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam, Jul 13 (PTI) Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal will inaugurate the second Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) ports conclave in Visakhapatnam on July 14. The two-day event, to be held until July 15, aims to enhance regional maritime cooperation under the BIMSTEC framework, said an official press release. Also Read | Chennai Power Cut on July 15: Several Parts of Tamil Nadu Capital To Face 5-Hour Outage for Maintenance Work, Ch ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The legacy of Sardar Hari Singh Nalwa, who once stopped the Afghan forces at the Khyber Pass, is not merely history but a living inheritance, said Dr A. Tajinder Pal Singh Nalwa, his descendant. "If we could protect India from invasions then, we must now protect our children's minds from disintegration." Dr Nalwa was speaking to Sikh educators, community members, students, and lawyers at a seminar hosted by the Sikh Education Society at Guru Nanak High School Lecture Hall. Presided ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) will be organising the first Annual Academic Conference on Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), from 10 to 12 July 2025 at the University's Convention Centre. In a media briefing held on Tuesday, Vice Chancellor Professor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit announced that the university, in collaboration with the Indian Knowledge Systems Heritage Alliance (IKSHA), sponsored by the Ministry of AYUSH, the Indian Council of Social Science Resea ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) will be organising the first Annual Academic Conference on Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), from 10 to 12 July 2025 at the University Convention Centre. In a media briefing held on Tuesday, Vice Chancellor Professor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit announced that the university, in collaboration with the Indian Knowledge Systems Heritage Alliance (IKSHA), sponsored by the Ministry of AYUSH, the Indian Council of Social Science Researc ...Read More >
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India] July 8 (ANI): Union Minister for Development of the North Eastern Region (DoNER), Jyotiraditya Scindia, on Monday highlighted the rapid progress being made in India's Northeastern states and reiterated Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'resolve' to make the Northeastern region the 'growth engine' of India. Interacting with media on Monday in Indore, Scindia said, 'The Prime Minister's resolve is to make the Northeastern region the growth engine of India. The Governm ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], July 7 (ANI): Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday announced multiple initiatives by the government to boost the waterways and maritime sector in the region. "With an investment of Rs 5,000 crore earmarked, the Union Government has drawn up major initiatives in this regard," Sarbananda Sonowal said. Also Read | US Demands Trade Deals or Threatens Tariffs by August 1. He said that, over the past 11 years, the Ministry of Ports, ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, on Monday announced multiple initiatives by the Government to boost the waterways and maritime sector in the region. With an investment of 5,000 crores earmarked, the Union Government has drawn up major initiatives in this regard, a release from the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said. As per the release, over the past 11 years, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW) ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: The luxury cruise liner MV Empress set sail from the Visakhapatnam International Cruise Terminal on Wednesday, signalling a major milestone in the city's emergence as a hub for cruise tourism. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal virtually flagged off the vessel, stating that Visakhapatnam is poised to become a key player in boosting tourism and maritime economic activity. Minister of State for Ministry of Ports Shantanu Thakur reaffirmed the Centre ...Read More >
EV Market: India's electric vehicle market is undergoing a dramatic shift. Previously in Tata Motors' control, the segment is now experiencing intense competition following the tie-up of Mahindra and MG to corner a massive 53% share. Fresh sales figures from June 2025 reveal how competitors are reconfiguring the electric vehicle battle, forcing Tata to reevaluate its steps. 13,033 electric vehicles were registered in June 2025 in India. This is a whopping 78% rise over June 2024, though EVs sti ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam: The luxury Cordelia cruise liner MV Empress made its way to Visakhapatnam International Cruise Terminal on July 2 (Wednesday). Marking a significant milestone in the city's advent as a premier destination for cruise tourism, Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA), in collaboration with the district administration, organised a grand flag-off ceremony for the vessel's onward voyage. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) Sarbananda Sonowal virtually flagged off the c ...Read More >
New Delhi,Jun 30 (PTI) India will work with ASEAN to develop cruise tourism circuits in the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean, Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Monday. Sonowal inaugurated first ever ASEAN-India Cruise Dialogue here on Monday, according to a statement. The meet hosted by India is being attended by all the member nations of ASEAN; i.e. Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam along with Timor Leste. "In ...Read More >
Chennai, Jun 30 (PTI) The country's policies and initiatives were aimed at making India one of the leading nations in the cruise tourism sector, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said, gave a lot of emphasis whether it was modernisation or port-led connectivity, coastal community development, inland waterways, coastal shipping, and in every other sector so that India became one of the leading maritime nations in the world. "Public-private partne ...Read More >
Srinagar- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said foreign countries were told clearly during the post-Operation Sindoor diplomatic outreach that in case of a fresh provocation, India would repeat its action. Speaking at a discussion at the Ahmedabad Management Association, Tharoor said Indian delegations which visited foreign countries in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor managed to convey that India acted with restraint and responsibility. "In other places, we actually were able to get s ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 29 (ANI): Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday attended the Golden Jubilee inaugural celebrations of the Prajapita Brahma Kumaris, praising the organisation's fifty years of selfless service rooted in spirituality, social harmony, and character building, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said in a release on Sunday. In his keynote address, he described the Brahma Kumaris as a 'transformative force' guiding societ ...Read More >
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