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14 fishermen freed from Sri Lankan prisons reach Chennai

Fourteen fishermen freed from Sri Lankan prisons reached Chennai. This included fishermen from Rameswaram who were arrested on December 23rd last year and February 7th this year. They were imprisoned in Killinochchi, Sri Lanka. All of them were handed over to the Indian authorities. After completing...

March 4, 2025 1:05 PM March 4, 2025 1:05 PM

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NIDM, NDMA organize workshop on Earthquake Risk Reduction, Resilient Infrastructure

The National Institute of Disaster Management and the National Disaster Management Authority today organized a day-long workshop on the Capacity Building Programme for Earthquake Risk Reduction in New Delhi. The workshop witnessed discussions on improving preparedness and reducing damage control dur...

March 4, 2025 11:24 AM March 4, 2025 11:24 AM

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India remains Sri Lanka’s top tourist source with over 80,000 arrivals in early 2025

India remained Sri Lanka’s top tourist source, accounting for almost 80,000 tourist arrivals in the first two months of 2025. The data released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority revealed that 492,000 tourists were welcomed during the same period, which has been the second best after 201...

March 4, 2025 7:48 AM March 4, 2025 7:48 AM

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ECI honours J&K Chief Secretary for exemplary leadership in 18th Lok Sabha elections

The Election Commission of India (ECI) recognized the services of Chief Secretary, J&K Atal Dulloo, for the successful holding of elections for the 18th Lok Sabha in Jammu and Kashmir. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the Chief Secretary was presented with a ‘Certificate of Exemplary L...

March 4, 2025 7:59 AM March 4, 2025 7:59 AM

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India’s R&D spending doubled in last decade: Union Minister Jitendra Singh

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has said that the country's Research and Development spending has doubled in the last decade, from more than sixty thousand crore in 2013-14 to 1.27 Lakh Crore rupees. Speaking at the DISHA program event in New Delhi yesterday, Dr Singh said, the DISHA programme wil...

March 4, 2025 8:04 AM March 4, 2025 8:04 AM

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EAM Jaishankar to embark on 6-day visit to UK, Ireland

External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar will embark on an official visit to the United Kingdom and Ireland today. India and the UK share a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, and the bilateral relations have strengthened across diverse areas, including defence, security, trade, economy, health, ...

March 4, 2025 6:39 AM March 4, 2025 6:39 AM

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Defence Secretary presents IAF Capability Enhancement report to Defence Minister

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh presented the report of the Empowered Committee for Capability Enhancement of the Indian Air Force (IAF) to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi yesterday. The Committee has identified key thrust areas and made recommendations for short, medium and long-te...