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Cabinet clears Rs 12,980 cr maritime insurance pool to shield trade from global risks

‎‎New Delhi, Apr 18 (UNI) In a move aimed at insulating India’s shipping sector from mounting global uncertainties, the union Cabinet on Saturday approved the creation of a domestic insurance mechanism, the ‘Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool’ (BMI Pool), backed by a sovereign guarantee of Rs 12,980 crore to ensure uninterrupted maritime insurance coverage.
Announcing the decision after the Cabinet meeting, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the initiative is designed to provide “continuous and affordable insurance cover for Indian vessels and cargo, even in volatile maritime conditions.”
He noted that the pool would address growing concerns arising from geopolitical instability and disruptions in global insurance markets.

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Rahul Gandhi accuses Modi govt of running a “Chor Bazaar,” alleges theft of rights and opportunities

13 May 2026 | 3:04 PM

‎‎New Delhi, May 13 (UNI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday launched a sharp political attack on the Narendra Modi-led Centre, accusing the government of systematically “stealing” the rights, opportunities and resources of different sections of society, and alleged that the country was being run like a “chor bazaar” instead of a government.

‎PM Modi congratulates Rangasamy on taking oath as Puducherry Chief Minister

13 May 2026 | 2:59 PM

‎New Delhi, May 13 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated All India N.R. Congress founder N. Rangasamy after he took oath as the Chief Minister of Puducherry, describing him as an “experienced and effective administrator” who has strengthened the union Territory’s growth journey.

Cabinet clears Rs 12,980 cr maritime insurance pool to shield trade from global risks

Rahul Gandhi accuses Modi govt of running a “Chor Bazaar,” alleges theft of rights and opportunities

‎PM Modi congratulates Rangasamy on taking oath as Puducherry Chief Minister

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LUCKNOW,13 MAY (UNI):-Shivpal Singh Yadav, uncle of Prateek Yadav arrives at Prateek Yadav’s residence in Lucknow on Wednesday, where his body has been kept. ..UNI PHOTO-D55U

LUCKNOW,13 MAY (UNI):-Shivpal Singh Yadav, uncle of Prateek Yadav arrives at Prateek Yadav’s residence in Lucknow on Wednesday, where his body has been kept. ..UNI PHOTO-D56U

LUCKNOW,13 MAY (UNI):-Shivpal Singh Yadav, uncle of Prateek Yadav arrives at Prateek Yadav’s residence in Lucknow on Wednesday, where his body has been kept. ..UNI PHOTO-D54U

LUCKNOW,13 MAY (UNI):-Shivpal Singh Yadav, uncle of Prateek Yadav arrives at Prateek Yadav’s residence in Lucknow on Wednesday, where his body has been kept. ..UNI PHOTO-D53U

LUCKNOW,13 MAY (UNI):-Uttar Pradesh BJP state president Pankaj Chaudhary arrives at Prateek Yadav’s residence in Lucknow on Wednesday, where his body has been kept following his death earlier in the day..UNI PHOTO-D52U

LUCKNOW,13 MAY (UNI):-Uttar Pradesh BJP state president Pankaj Chaudhary arrives at Prateek Yadav’s residence in Lucknow on Wednesday, where his body has been kept following his death earlier in the day.UNI PHOTO-D51U

LUCKNOW,13 MAY (UNI):-Uttar Pradesh BJP state president Pankaj Chaudhary arrives at Prateek Yadav’s residence in Lucknow on Wednesday, where his body has been kept following his death earlier in the day..UNI PHOTO-D50U

LUCKNOW,13 MAY (UNI):-Uttar Pradesh BJP state president Pankaj Chaudhary arrives at Prateek Yadav’s residence in Lucknow on Wednesday, where his body has been kept following his death earlier in the day..UNI PHOTO-D49U

JAMMU, 13 MAY (UNI):-Leaders of the Jammu & Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee and Youth Congress stage a protest over the NEET exam cancellation issue and burn an effigy of the Education Minister in Jammu on Wednesday. UNI PHOTO -D42U

JAMMU, 13 MAY (UNI):-Leaders of the Jammu & Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee and Youth Congress stage a protest over the NEET exam cancellation issue and burn an effigy of the Education Minister in Jammu on Wednesday. UNI PHOTO -D41U

JAMMU, 13 MAY (UNI):-Leaders of the Jammu & Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee and Youth Congress stage a protest over the NEET exam cancellation issue and burn an effigy of the Education Minister in Jammu on Wednesday. UNI PHOTO -D40U

JAMMU, 13 MAY (UNI):-Leaders of the Jammu & Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee and Youth Congress stage a protest over the NEET exam cancellation issue and burn an effigy of the Education Minister in Jammu on Wednesday. UNI PHOTO -D39U

LUCKNOW,13 MAY (UNI):-The body of Prateek Yadav, younger stepbrother of Akhilesh Yadav, is transported from the mortuary at King George's Medical University to his residence in Lucknow on Wednesday following his death earlier in the day.UNI PHOTO-D38U

LUCKNOW,13 MAY (UNI):-The body of Prateek Yadav, younger stepbrother of Akhilesh Yadav, is transported from the mortuary at King George's Medical University to his residence in Lucknow on Wednesday following his death earlier in the day.UNI PHOTO-D37U