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Washington, March 30 – US lawmakers are sharply divided over the prospect of deploying ground troops in Iran, with senior politicians warning of escalating risks, unclear objectives, and the need for Congressional approval.The debate has intensified amid media reports of a potential military...

New Delhi, March 28 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday emphasized the need to ensure preparedness for the medium to long term and a swift decision-making process to address the evolving crisis in West Asia.Singh made these remarks while chairing the first meeting of the Informal Group...

New Delhi, March 28 – An Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM), comprising several senior members of the Union Cabinet, convened a meeting on Saturday to assess potential risks to India’s energy security, the supply of essential commodities, and the resilience of critical infrastructure, in light...

Mumbai, March 27 The pilots' group, ALPA India, on Friday urged the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the regulator, DGCA, to suspend flight operations into high-risk conflict zones until a centralized risk assessment is carried out amidst the escalating West Asia crisis.Highlighting the need for...

New Delhi, March 25 The Delhi Assembly received a fresh bomb threat email on Wednesday, prompting intensive checks even as House proceedings were underway, a day after a similar threat surfaced just hours before Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's scheduled budget presentation, officials said.The...

The Defence Geo-informatics Research Establishment (DGRE) in Chandigarh has issued an avalanche alert for the higher reaches of the Gangtok and Pakyong districts, with a potential risk over the next 24 hours.According to the advisory, there is a medium-level avalanche threat in areas above...

New Delhi, March 20 The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) - Delhi is studying the links between exposure to air pollution, particularly fine particulate matter 2.5, and the risk of developing lung cancer.The AIRCARE study, which the institution claims is the first of its kind, is...

March 20, New Delhi — India's aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, has issued a crucial safety directive for airlines amid escalating tensions in the Gulf region.Citing heightened risks due to the ongoing conflict, the DGCA has asked carriers to avoid multiple...

March 18, New Delhi – Following Kent's resignation, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard issued her first statement that does not directly refer to him, but takes issue with a central claim in his resignation letter.Gabbard wrote on social media that because Trump was overwhelmingly...

Mumbai, March 17 The pilots' association, ALPA India, on Tuesday urged its members to ensure that airline operators conduct "appropriate operational risk assessments" before planning flights in or near conflict-affected areas.The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) India, in an advisory to all...

Mumbai, March 16 – Mumbai Suburban District Guardian Minister Ashish Shelar announced on Monday that a pilot project to conduct a comprehensive assessment of all trees in the city, using modern technology, will be launched in the R-Central and H-West wards.He was speaking at a high-level...

New Delhi, March 14 Many patients who undergo cardiac surgery can return to full athletic activity, such as swimming, cycling, and even running marathons, within about 10 to 12 weeks, depending on their recovery and cardiac function, a senior cardiothoracic surgeon has said.The chairman of the...

New Delhi, March 12 The Centre informed the Supreme Court on Thursday that experts have advised against diluting the guidelines that prohibit transgender individuals, gay men, and sex workers from donating blood.The Centre, before a bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices...

A two-day workshop on disaster preparedness under the University Safety Programme was inaugurated at the Islamic University of Science and Technology, Awantipora.March 11, Srinagar: A two-day Training and Capacity Building Workshop under the University Safety Programme titled "Building a...

Shimla, March 7 The Himachal Pradesh government is making sustained efforts to strengthen disaster preparedness, improve early warning systems, and develop resilient infrastructure to cope with the increasing risks posed by climate change, said Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi on Saturday.He...

Dubai, March 4 – A drone strike near the US Consulate in Dubai triggered a fire as Iran continued a wave of drone and missile attacks targeting American diplomatic missions across the Middle East.The incident in Dubai occurred late Tuesday night (local time) – a day after reported attacks on...

New Delhi, March 3 – The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is closely monitoring the evolving maritime security situation in the Persian Gulf and has strengthened precautionary measures to safeguard Indian-flagged vessels and Indian seafarers operating in the region.Union Minister for...

New Delhi, March 3 At least three Indian seafarers on board foreign-flagged vessels were killed and one was injured in the Middle East region, the Directorate General of Shipping said on Tuesday as it issued an advisory for maritime operators to assess voyage-specific risks, amid escalated...

The Centre has issued a warning to states about the potential for violence in India following the Israeli-US strikes against Iran. Sources say that the Ministry of Home Affairs has written to all states and union territories, requesting them to identify and address pro-Iran radical preachers who...

Mumbai, February 28 Air India has cancelled 28 flights connecting various cities in Europe, the US, and Canada for March 1 due to the evolving situation in the Middle East.With multiple airspace closures, airlines are finding it difficult to find alternative routes, especially for flights to...