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Indian Navy to commission first indigenous diving support vessel 'Nistar' on July 18

New Delhi, July 10 (UNI) Indian Navy is all set to commission the first of the class Diving Support Vessel (DSV) Nistar at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on July 18.

The event marks the formal induction of the ship which has been indigenously designed and constructed by Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Visakhapatnam. On commissioning, the ship will join the Eastern Naval Command to support deep sea diving and submarine rescue operations, a Defence Ministry statement said.
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Govt lines up sweeping electoral reform Bills in Lok Sabha, signals major redraw of representation ‎

15 Apr 2026 | 10:11 PM

‎New Delhi, Apr 15 (UNI) The Lok Sabha has scheduled a set of key legislative proposals for introduction and consideration, including a constitutional amendment, a delimitation framework, and amendments to union Territory laws, indicating a major push by the Centre to reshape India’s electoral landscape. ‎
As per the official list of business for Thursday, April 16, union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal is slated to introduce the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, aimed at further amending the Constitution.

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Fuel, LPG supply stable in Delhi, CM urges to avoid panic buying

15 Apr 2026 | 8:58 PM

New Delhi, 15 April (UNI): Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday assured the residents of the national capital, stating that supplies of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Petrol and Diesel in the city remain completely normal, stable and sufficient despite the prevailing global geopolitical situation.

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Sixth Key accused chargesheeted by NIA in 2024 Bihar illegal weapons smuggling case

15 Apr 2026 | 8:54 PM

New Delhi, Apr 15 (UNI) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday filed charges against a Muzaffarpur resident in a 2024 Bihar case related to the smuggling of illegal weapons.

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Sabarimala reference: Can’t hollow religion in name of reform; SC weighs limits of PILs, ‘constitutional morality’

15 Apr 2026 | 8:14 PM

Parmod Kumar

New Delhi, Apr 15 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that while adjudicating issues arising from religious beliefs and practices, it cannot, in the name of social reform, render religion hollow, even as it indicated that it cannot completely shut its doors to Public Interest Litigations (PILs) concerning such practices.

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No Fuel Shortage, MSMEs Thrive Despite Global Uncertainty: Govt

15 Apr 2026 | 7:51 PM

New Delhi, Apr 15 (UNI) The Central Government on Wednesday said it is maintaining a high level of preparedness across key sectors, including energy, maritime operations, and MSMEs, amid the evolving geopolitical situation in West Asia, while assuring citizens of adequate fuel supplies and economic stability.

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