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SAREX-2026 inaugurated as India reviews maritime search and rescue preparedness

New Delhi, Oct 7 (UNI) Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth on Wednesday inaugurated the Multinational Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX-2026), underscoring the need for greater international cooperation and a whole-of-government approach to safeguarding lives at sea.
The exercise, scheduled to be conducted off Paradip on October 8, will see participation and observation by 32 delegates from 30 friendly foreign countries.
Addressing the gathering, Seth said the participation of the Indian Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force, Coastal Police, ports, civil agencies, shipping community and international and regional partners reflected the need for coordinated efforts to deal with maritime emergencies.
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Rahul Gandhi writes to President Murmu, seeks reconsideration of Dushyant Gautam’s appointment as Sikkim Governor

15 Oct 2026 | 7:09 PM

New Delhi, October 15 (UNI) Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday wrote to President Droupadi Murmu, urging her to reconsider the appointment of Dushyant Gautam as the Governor of Sikkim in connection with the Ankita Bhandari murder case.

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SC seeks ECI, CEC response on Rahul Gandhi, Opposition leaders’ challenge to SIR and voter deletions

15 Oct 2026 | 7:07 PM

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Congress alleges attendance fraud, diversion of funds in UP VB-G RAM G Scheme

15 Oct 2026 | 7:02 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (UNI) Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh on Thursday accused the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh of corruption in the implementation of the VB-G RAM G scheme, alleging manipulation of digital attendance records and the use of cloned applications in several districts, including Ayodhya. He demanded an impartial investigation across the state, claiming the alleged irregularities pointed to another instance of corruption under the BJP’s “double-engine government”.

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India must create globally competitive media companies, not just serve as content market: I&B Secretary

15 Oct 2026 | 6:55 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (UNI) India must move beyond being a large global market for media and entertainment content to building globally competitive companies driven by original intellectual property, sustainable business models and international expansion, Information and Broadcasting Secretary Chanchal Kumar said on Thursday.

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IMD sounds Orange alert for Delhi as rain, thunderstorms, gusty winds lash Capital; mercury drops to 28 3°C

15 Oct 2026 | 6:50 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (UNI) Rain and overcast skies brought a sharp drop in temperatures across Delhi on Thursday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) sounding an orange alert for thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds reaching 40–50 kmph, with gusts up to 60 kmph, during the night. The weather department warned of possible waterlogging in low-lying areas and traffic disruptions as another spell of rain was forecast across the capital and adjoining NCR areas.

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