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New Delhi: The traditionally built stitched sailing vessel INSV Kaundinya reached the shores of Muscat on Wednesday, completing a 17 day maiden overseas voyage from Porbandar in Gujarat. The successful expedition symbolised the revival of ancient maritime connections that once linked India and Oman through trade, culture and seafaring exchanges across the Indian Ocean. The vessel was welcomed at Port Sultan Qaboos with a ceremonial reception attended by senior Indian and Omani officials, members of the Indian community and naval representatives. The crew, comprising four officers and 13 naval sailors led by Commander Vikas Sheoran, received a warm reception for…

New Delhi: The Indian Army marked its 78th Army Day on Thursday with a grand parade in Jaipur, Rajasthan, showcasing its growing combat strength, indigenous weapon systems and organisational reforms. Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi attended the celebrations held at Mahal Road in Jagatpura, marking the first time the prestigious Army Day parade was conducted outside a traditional cantonment area. The event was attended by several senior dignitaries, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde and other senior civil and military officials. The historic…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tribute to the courage and sacrifice of India’s armed forces on the occasion of Army Day, saying the dedication of soldiers serving in the most challenging conditions fills every citizen with pride. He lauded the unwavering commitment of Army personnel who protect the nation across difficult and dangerous terrains. In a message shared on social media, the Prime Minister praised the bravery of troops deployed in remote regions, dense forests and snow covered mountain peaks. He offered heartfelt salutations to soldiers guarding India’s borders and acknowledged their discipline, valour and selfless…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday described India as the “mother of democracy” while addressing the Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth. He said India has demonstrated that democratic institutions and processes can deliver stability, speed and scale while serving the aspirations of a diverse population. Referring to the 2024 general elections, the Prime Minister said the exercise stood as the largest democratic event in human history. He noted that the elections witnessed participation from more than 8,000 candidates and over 700 political parties, reflecting the depth and vibrancy of India’s democratic framework. According to…

New Delhi: Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Wednesday said the Indian Army is actively integrating veterans into the national security framework while strengthening welfare, healthcare and resettlement programmes for ex servicemen and their families. Speaking at an event marking Armed Forces Veterans Day, he emphasised that the contribution of veterans continues long after they leave active service. The Army chief said former service personnel have played an important role in safeguarding the nation and contributing to governance, industry and social development. He noted that veterans have consistently stepped forward whenever the country has faced challenges, reflecting a…

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday heard arguments on a petition filed by the Enforcement Directorate accusing the West Bengal government and police machinery of obstructing lawful search operations during raids conducted at the I PAC headquarters and the residence of its director in Kolkata on January 8. The court described the allegations as serious and warranting close scrutiny. The agency alleged that the situation in the state reflected a complete breakdown of democratic norms, claiming that senior police officials accompanied Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to the raid locations and interfered with the searches. It was further alleged that…

New Delhi: Prayagraj witnessed a massive surge of pilgrims on Thursday as more than 21 lakh devotees took a holy dip in the Ganga and at the Sangam on the occasion of Makar Sankranti during the ongoing Magh Mela. The ritual bathing began shortly after midnight, with large crowds gathering at the ghats in the early hours of the day. By 8 am, lakhs of devotees had already completed the sacred ritual, and authorities anticipated the turnout to rise significantly as the auspicious period of Makar Sankranti lasts until sunset. With continuous arrivals of pilgrims from different parts of the…