Closely following situation of Indian workers in Libya: MEA

Two days after an Indian Navy speedboat collided with a ferry near Mumbai, Navy chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi visited the Western Naval Command headquarters to discuss the crash with top officials. Fourteen people, including a sailor, died in the incident when the Navy speedboat crashed into the ferry 'Neel Kamal' while heading to Elephanta Island, prompting the Navy to launch a 'Board of Inquiry' to investigate the collision. Admiral Tripathi also conducted an aerial...

In the Hindu epic Ramayana, Prince Rama, his wife Sita, and brother Lakshmana encounter the demon Viradha in the forests of Dandakaranya, leading to Sita's abduction. In a theatrical adaptation in Odisha, a performer playing Viradha used a live pig in a shocking scene, sparking outrage from animal rights activists and lawmakers. The incident has highlighted the evolving nature of Jatra, a traditional form of folk theatre in the region, which now includes more stunts...

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) concluded its Special Sailing Expedition from Kanpur to Kolkata, covering 1,650 km along the Ganges, as part of Republic Day Celebrations 2025. Major General Vivek Tyagi flagged in the expedition, involving over 400 cadets from 17 Directorates, aiming to showcase the cultural and ecological importance of Indian rivers through social initiatives and interactions with local communities. The cadets sailed in DK Whalers and undertook activities like coastal cleaning, anti-pollution campaigns,...

The Vietnam Coast Guard Ship CSB 8005 departed Kochi after a successful visit to strengthen partnership with the Indian Coast Guard, aimed at enhancing maritime cooperation and interoperability between the two forces. The visit included a comprehensive sea exercise named Sahayog Hop Tac off Kochi, focusing on maritime security issues such as Pollution Response, Visit Board Search and Seizure Operations, and Search and Rescue drills, showcasing the expertise and capabilities of the Indian Coast Guard...

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that India closely monitors developments impacting its security and interests, taking appropriate action when necessary. This comes in response to the US sanctioning four entities contributing to Pakistan's Ballistic Missile Program. The US Department of State emphasized its concerns and commitment to engaging constructively with Pakistan on the issue. Full Article

Tata Steel faces a potential €27 million penalty from the Dutch Environmental Service for emissions violations at its plants in the Netherlands. The company has eight weeks to reduce harmful substances emissions or face fines, with factory 2 at risk of permit revocation. The plants have been found emitting heavy metals and PAHs above legal limits, prompting Tata Steel to seek discussions with authorities and stakeholders for compliance. Full Article