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Railways reduces freight charges for bulk cement to make transportation cheaper

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday announced a reduction in freight rates for bulk cement transported in tank containers, introducing a new pricing structure aimed at reducing logistics costs for the building sector and supporting affordabl...

November 18, 2025 8:59 PM

India, Australia deepen cooperation to modernise nursing sector

India and Australia on Tuesday concluded a joint initiative aimed at strengthening the nursing workforce, focusing on improvements in education, leadership and health-system preparedness. The event was convened by the Ministry of Health and Family We...

November 18, 2025 8:32 PM

‘Space’ will ensure global space for India as a frontline nation: Dr. Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh on Tuesday said that “Space” will ensure global space for India as a frontline nation in the world. Emphasising India’s expanding role in the global space ecosystem, the Minister said ...

November 18, 2025 8:13 PM

India-US partnership strong, expanding across strategic and economic sectors: Piyush Goyal

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, on Tuesday reaffirmed that the India-US partnership remains strong, stable, and steadily expanding across a wide spectrum of strategic and economic sectors. Addressing the Indo American Chamber o...

November 18, 2025 8:15 PM

Terror has no justification, India will defend its people: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar reaffirmed India’s steadfast stand against terrorism, stating that there can be no justification, no overlooking, and no whitewashing of terror in any form. He asserted India’s sovereign right to defend...

November 18, 2025 6:36 PM

Centre expands PMFBY to insure crop loss from wild animals and paddy inundation

The Union Government on Tuesday approved new insurance provisions under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) to compensate farmers for crop losses caused by wild animal attacks and paddy inundation in flood-prone regions. An official statemen...

November 18, 2025 6:29 PM

Emirates places US$38 billion boeing order at Dubai Airshow 2025

Emirates has announced a major order for 65 additional Boeing 777-9 aircraft powered by GE9X engines, valued at US$38 billion at list prices, at the Dubai Airshow 2025. The airline said the order represents a significant long-term investment in U...

November 18, 2025 6:05 PM

C-DOT to establish centre of excellence in Amaravati Quantum Valley

The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Andhra Pradesh to participate in the Amaravati Quantum Valley (AQV) initiative. The agreement paves the way for C-DOT to establish...

November 18, 2025 5:32 PM

India updates industrial classification after 17 years with NIC 2025 rollout

The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) unveiled the new National Industrial Classification (NIC) 2025 on Tuesday at the culmination ceremony of the 75th anniversary of the National Sample Survey Office (NSS) and World Stati...

November 18, 2025 5:15 PM

After UN vote, Netanyahu calls for Hamas’ expulsion from the region

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday called for Hamas to be expelled from the region, a day after the U.N. Security Council endorsed President Donald Trump's plan to end the war that offers the Palestinian militant group amnesty. Net...

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