New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the commissioning of the Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Samudra Pratap, the first of two Pollution Control Vessels, stating that it will further strengthen India’s security apparatus and its vision of self-reliance.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned the ship on Monday (January 5).In a post on X, PM Modi said, “The commissioning of Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Samudra Pratap is noteworthy for numerous reasons, inc…
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Panaji, Jan 5 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday commissioned Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) ‘Samudra Pratap’, the first of two Pollution Control Vessels, describing it as an embodiment of India’s mature defence industrial ecosystem.Praising the ecosystem for its capability to handle complex manufacturing challenges effectively, Rajnath Singh said the addition of ICGS Samudra Pratap will significantly enhance the ICG’s operational capability in pollution control, fire-fighti…
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Sunday that the government is preparing a comprehensive, year-round strategy to combat air pollution through science-backed interventions, advanced technology and coordinated governance.As part of this approach, the Delhi Government is exploring a potential collaboration with IIT Kanpur to leverage Artificial Intelligence and advanced air quality intelligence systems for pollution mitigation, he said.Sharing detail…
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) India’s ambition to become a strong maritime power is no longer just a long-term goal — it is clearly visible along its 7,500-kilometre coastline. Ports that were once modest trade gateways are now busy hubs of economic activity, handling growing volumes of cargo and supporting India’s push for manufacturing, exports, and global competitiveness, as per India Narrative report.But as port activity expands, a critical question has come to the forefront: how can growth …
Jaipur, Dec 22 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has strongly criticised the Union government’s move to change the definition of the Aravali range, calling it misleading, factually hollow, and driven by vested interests. He also rejected Union Minister Bhupender Yadav’s claim that mining would be permitted on only 0.19 per cent of the Aravalli area, terming it an attempt to mislead the public through selective statistics.Gehlot said the new “100-metre definition” of the…