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Kochi- A major nationwide effort to document India’s marine fishing community will be launched on Friday (October 31), marking the start of household enumeration under the 5th Marine Fisheries Census (MFC) 2025. The initiative, covering over 1.2 million fisher households across all coastal states and Union Territories, aims to provide crucial baseline data for sustainable…

New Delhi- India’s demand for copper surged by 9.3 per cent to 1,878 kilo tonnes (KT) in FY25 due to the strong growth in large-scale infrastructure projects, building construction, clean energy transition and durable consumer goods which use the metal as an essential input, according to a release by the International Copper Association India (ICA…

New Delhi- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Wednesday met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman here and requested her to adopt a liberal approach towards providing financial assistance and grants to the state. Considering the current financial situation of the state, the Chief Minister urged to increase in the additional borrowing limit by 2…

New Delhi- The All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi, on Wednesday reported 190 cases of firecracker and carbide gun-related eye injuries during Diwali this year. The number is 19 per cent more than the ocular cases seen last year during the 10-day Diwali period, said experts from the Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences,…

Mumbai- Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, said on Wednesday that India’s rapid economic growth is closely connected to the progress of its energy and shipping sectors, which together serve as strong pillars of national development. Addressing a conference at the ‘India Maritime Week 2025’ here, the minister said that India’s economy…

Raipur- In a breakthrough in Chhattisgarh’s “anti-Naxal” campaign, 21 Maoists active in North Bastar surrendered to the police on Wednesday, handing over 18 weapons. The surrender ceremony, held at Junglewar College, was marked by a symbolic red-carpet welcome, underscoring the state’s shift in strategy towards rehabilitation and reintegration.Bastar Inspector General of Police Sundarraj personally welcomed…

New Delhi- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a conversation with his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi, reaffirming their shared commitment to enhance India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, particularly in areas of economic security, defence cooperation and talent mobility. PM Modi also conveyed his best wishes to Takaichi on assuming office as the newly…