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New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) The Indian Navy is poised to enhance its hydrographic survey capabilities with the commissioning of Ikshak, the third ship of the Survey Vessel (Large) [SVL] class and the first to be based at the Southern Naval Command, the Ministry of Defence said on Wednesday.  According to a release by the MoD, the ship will be formally commissioned into service in the presence of Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, at a ceremony at Naval Base, Kochi, on November 6, 2025.Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd, Kolkata, Ikshak stands as a shining example of India’s growing self-reliance in shipbuilding.“The vessel embodies over 80 per cent indigenous content, reflecting the success of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative and collaborative synergy betwe...

Gandhinagar, Nov 5 (IANS) The Gujarat government will organise a special ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Rath Yatra’ from November 7 to 13, covering a total distance of 1,378 km across the state’s tribal regions from Ambaji to Ekta Nagar and Umargam to Ekta Nagar.The initiative, launched under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, is part of the ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Mahotsav’ being celebrated from November 1 to 15 to mark the 150th birth anniversary of tribal icon Bhagwan Birsa Munda.The Rath Yatra aims to highlight and spread awareness regarding the glorious contribution of tribal communities in nation-building.Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision, the Government of India declared November 15 as ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas’ in 2021, and Gujarat’s celebrations this year are being...

Chandigarh, Nov 5 (IANS) Punjab BJP leader and party spokesperson Pritpal Singh Baliawal has written a letter to Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, urging the government to commemorate the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Teg Bahadur by renaming the historic Chandni Chowk area as 'Sis Ganj'. Also, he sought to dedicate nearby metro stations to the revered martyrs -- Bhai Mati Das, Bhai Sati Das and Bhai Dyal -- who made the supreme sacrifice alongside Guru Teg Bahadur.In his letter, Baliawal stated that on this sacred occasion of Guru Nanak Dev's 556th birth anniversary, he was writing with deep reverence as both a Sikh and an Indian to recall the unparalleled sacrifice of Guru Teg Bahadur -- the Hind Di Chadar, who gave his life defending the right to religious freedom and protecting hu...

Ranchi, Nov 5 (IANS) The 556th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji was celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm across Jharkhand on Wednesday, with the state capital witnessing grand festivities.A special Diwan of the Guru Granth Sahib was organised at the Guru Nanak Higher Secondary School campus in PP Compound in Ranchi, where a large number of devotees gathered to pay homage.Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar also offered prayers and took part in the celebrations.The Governor attended the kirtan, listened to Gurbani, and partook in the langar.He said Guru Nanak Dev Ji gave humanity the eternal message of truth, compassion, service, equality, and harmony. “His teachings inspire humanity and strengthen the spirit of brotherhood,” he said.Chief...

Mumbai, Nov 5 (IANS) The Maharashtra government on Wednesday signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Starlink Satellite Communications Private Limited to formally collaborate with Starlink to deploy satellite-based internet services for government institutions, rural communities, and critical public infrastructure across remote and underserved regions and aspirational districts in Maharashtra such as Gadchiroli, Nandurbar, Dharashiv, and Washim. The LoI signing was done in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and state Information Technology Minister Ashish Shelar.CM Fadnavis in his post on X said: "It was wonderful to welcome Lauren Dreyer, Vice President, Starlink in Mumbai today, where the Government of Maharashtra signed LoI with Starlink Satellite Communications Private Limit...

Shimla, Nov 5 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Wednesday presided over the concluding ceremony of the International Shree Renuka Fair in Renuka-ji in Sirmaur district.Speaking on the occasion, the Governor lauded the initiative of organising the daily ‘aarti’ at Devghat at the sacred Renuka Lake and said that this tradition must continue to preserve the rich cultural and spiritual heritage for future generations. “The devotion with which people visit this holy place is deeply inspiring. May Lord Parshuram continue to bless this unwavering faith,” he said.The Governor praised the district administration and the Shree Renuka-ji Development Board for introducing this new tradition and urged the local ashram residents to perform the ‘aarti’ regularly. He also called up...

Visakhapatnam, Nov 5 (IANS) YSR Congress Party has alleged that all sections of people, including farmers in Andhra Pradesh, are in distress due to the coalition government's "indifference" and "inefficiency" in handling calamities.Leader of opposition in the Legislative Council, Botsa Satyanarayana, told media persons here on Wednesday that the government has "totally failed" in handling relief for cyclone-affected farmers, and called the manner in which the enumeration was made "shoddy".The former minister said that the questions raised by YSRCP president and former Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy are relevant, and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has to be "blamed" for not paying the crop insurance and the input subsidy.He stated that the government "failed" to protect farme...