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INSV Kaundinya flagged into Mumbai after historic Oman voyage

New Delhi, March 2 (UNI) The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Kaundinya was ceremonially flagged into Mumbai Harbour on Monday by Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, marking the successful completion of her maiden overseas voyage to the Sultanate of Oman.
The historic journey across the Arabian Sea not only retraced ancient maritime routes but also celebrated India’s centuries-old seafaring traditions, reaffirming enduring India-Oman ties and the nation’s rich maritime heritage.
INSV Kaundinya is a traditionally constructed stitched ship, built entirely using ancient Indian techniques in which wooden planks are hand-stitched together using coir rope and sealed with natural resins.

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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta explains how govt plans to tackle pollution crisis

16 Mar 2026 | 4:56 PM

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New Delhi, Mar 16 (UNI) Tackling air pollution in the national capital will require action across several sectors, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said, stressing that there is no single solution to the problem.

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Delhi Govt gives nod to free bus travel for transgender persons

16 Mar 2026 | 4:28 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (UNI) In an important step towards inclusive and compassionate governance, the Chief Minister Rekha Gupta led Delhi government has approved the proposal to include transgender passengers in the free bus travel scheme across all the routes operated by the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and buses run by the Transport Department.

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Ballia: Mother and 5-year-old son burnt to death in massive fire at grocery shop; husband injured after jumping from roof

16 Mar 2026 | 4:28 PM

Ballia, March 16 (UNI) A tragic fire broke out in a grocery shop in the Chilakhar Market area under Garwar police station limits of Ballia district in Uttar Pradesh early Monday morning, killing a woman and her five-year-old son while the shop owner was injured after jumping from the roof to save his life.

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Delhi Govt gives nod to free bus travel for transgender persons

16 Mar 2026 | 4:06 PM

New Delhi, Mar 16 (UNI) In an important step towards inclusive and compassionate governance, the Chief Minister Rekha Gupta-led Delhi government Monday approved the proposal to include transgender passengers in the free bus travel scheme across all the routes operated by the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and buses run by the Transport Department.

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ED arrests Kishan Modi in ₹20 59 cr money laundering case linked to adulterated dairy exports

16 Mar 2026 | 4:01 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Bhopal Zonal Office, on Monday said that it has arrested Kishan Modi in connection with a money laundering investigation related to Jayshri Gayatri Food Products Pvt. Ltd. (JGFPPL) and others.

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