Child marriage curb: Maharashtra considering a rule mandating birth dates on wedding cardsMaharashtra is exploring printing birth dates on wedding invitations to combat child marriages, aiming to reduce incidents to under 10% in ...
24 Jun, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
VOC Port emerges as model for sustainable maritime developmentLeading the charge in India's sustainable maritime evolution, the V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOCPA) has made impressive strides in ...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
Southwest monsoon covers entire Odisha: IMDOdisha has been fully covered by the Southwest monsoon as of Tuesday, with several districts experiencing heavy rainfall. The India Meteoro...
23 Jun, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
Government looks to start work on Great Nicobar Project from 2028, says SonowalThe government plans to commence the ambitious Great Nicobar Project by 2028, aiming to establish a strategic maritime and economic hub. Un...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
MHA adds West Bengal's Haldia Seaport to immigration checkpoints listHaldia seaport in West Bengal has officially been designated as an immigration checkpoint, becoming India's 41st such facility. This move b...
23 Jun, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
For millions of years, this ancient fish was thought extinct since the age of the dinosaurs—until it was found alive in South Africa and changed science foreverA chance discovery in South Africa in 1938 unveiled a 'living fossil' – a fish thought extinct for 65 million years, since the age of dinos...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
Jairam Ramesh writes to Sarbanand Sonowal, seeks clarifications on Great Nicobar project's transhipment portCongress leader Jairam Ramesh has questioned Union Minister Sarbanand Sonowal about the Great Nicobar Island project's transhipment port, s...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
Mumbai rainfall forecast: Monsoon set to strengthen in Maharashtra this week, check district-wise outlookMonsoon is set to advance into more parts of Maharashtra, Telangana, and eastern states by June 23. While heatwave conditions persist in so...
21 Jun, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
Gujarat's dolphin count tops 680, boosts conservation effortsGujarat's coastline is now a thriving dolphin habitat, with over 680 recorded individuals. A recent survey revealed a significant populatio...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
Gen Z retires annual holiday, prefers weekend trips, short breaks: ReportIndian Gen Z is redefining travel, favouring frequent short breaks over single annual holidays. Research reveals 87% prefer trips under a w...
20 Jun, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Southwest monsoon intensifies; heavy rain expected in over 10 districts of Tamil NaduTamil Nadu braces for heavy downpours as the Southwest Monsoon officially begins, with over ten districts, particularly those near the West...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
India-bound ships begin Strait of Hormuz transit as US lifts Iran blockade; Chabahar, INSTC in focusThree cargo ships are now transiting the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a significant shift after the US ended its blockade of Iranian ports a...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
PM Modi to commission three indigenously built naval ships in KolkataThe three indigenously built frontline platforms -- Dunagiri, Sanshodhak, and Agray -- will be commissioned by the prime minister at Syama ...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
Great Nicobar project: Ramesh flags non-transparency in latest letter to Environment MinisterCongress leader Jairam Ramesh has raised concerns about the Great Nicobar Island project. He has written to the Environment Minister, highl...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
Fadnavis proposes creation of special rail freight corridor to link ports with Samruddhi ExpresswayMaharashtra plans a dedicated rail freight corridor. This corridor will connect major ports like JNPT and Vadhvan Port with the Samruddhi E...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
Nomura raises Adani Ports share price target by 12%. Here are 3 major reasons whyNomura has raised its target price on Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone to Rs 2,080 from Rs 1,850, while retaining its Buy rating. The ...
16 Jun, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
Afcons Infra shares soar over 9% on Rs 5,301 cr order to build world’s second-largest breakwaterAfcons Infrastructure shares surged following a significant contract win. The company will construct a 10.14-km breakwater for Vadhvan Port...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.01 AM IST