ICG busts international oil cargo smuggling syndicate

ICG busts international oil cargo smuggling syndicate

By Raju Vernekar Mumbai: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) in a daring mid sea operation with an intricate sea-air network, busted an international oil smuggling racket on February 06 which involved the vessels engaged in smuggling large volumes of cheap oil and oil based...

“Dubai can be gateway to African and European markets”

“Dubai can be gateway to African and European markets”

 Mumbai: “UAE is a very crucial strategic partner for India and can play a significant role in enabling India’s access to Europe through the India-Middle East Economic Corridor,” Chairman of the WTC and President of the All India Association of Industries (AIAI) Dr....

A keen tussle between Shiv Sena (UBT) and BJP in ward No 60

A keen tussle between Shiv Sena (UBT) and BJP in ward No 60

By Raju VernekarMost of the political parties have fielded fresh candidates in the ensuing BMC polls, in keepingwith"The old order changeth, yielding place to new" thus agreeing that old systems, ideas, orways must give way to new ones for progress.The Shiv Sena(UBT)...

“INS Trikand” at Mauritius National Day Parade

“INS Trikand” at Mauritius National Day Parade

By Raju Vernekar  Indian Naval Ship “Trikand” participated in the 58th Mauritius National Day celebrations on March 12, 2026 with a marching contingent, naval band and integral helicopter for the flypast at the National Day Parade at Champ de Mars, Port Louis.  This...

24 Indian crew members of “MT Marivex” rescued following missile attack off Oman Coast

By Raju Vernekar Mumbai: Demonstrating its unwavering commitment to the safety and welfare of Indian seafarers worldwide, the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC), Mumbai, coordinated closely with Omani authorities to ensure the successful rescue of 24 Indian...
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Arid rocky terrain transformed into an oasis

By Raju Vernekar While acute water shortage in many parts of the state is annual feature during summer, an Ex Army Man Ramesh Kharmale, has created an oasis in rocky terrain of Dhamankhel Village of Junnar Taluka in Pune district of Maharashtra with dedicated labor...
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“INS Trikand” at Mauritius National Day Parade

By Raju Vernekar  Indian Naval Ship “Trikand” participated in the 58th Mauritius National Day celebrations on March 12, 2026 with a marching contingent, naval band and integral helicopter for the flypast at the National Day Parade at Champ de Mars, Port Louis.  This...
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“Defense Forces Vision 2047: A Roadmap for a Future-Ready Indian Military” released

By Raju Vernekar “Defense Forces Vision 2047: A Roadmap for a Future-Ready Indian Military”  was released by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, at an event in South Block, New Delhi on March 10, 2026.  Chief of Defense Staff General Anil Chauhan, Chief of the Naval Staff...
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INSV Kaundinya Flagged-in at Naval Dockyard

By Raju Vernekar The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Kaundinya, a traditionally constructed stitched sailing vessel of the Indian Navy, was ceremonially flagged in at Naval Dockyard in South Mumbai by Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, on March 02 Monday....
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“MILAN 2026” concludes with closing ceremony on board INS Vikrant

By Raju Vernekar The exercise “MILAN 2026”, the Indian Navy’s premier multilateral maritime exercise, culminated on 25 February 2026 with a closing ceremony conducted onboard India’s indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, off the coast of Visakhapatnam.  The...
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ICG busts international oil cargo smuggling syndicate

By Raju Vernekar Mumbai: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) in a daring mid sea operation with an intricate sea-air network, busted an international oil smuggling racket on February 06 which involved the vessels engaged in smuggling large volumes of cheap oil and oil based...
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The 50 th Raising Day of the Indian Coast Guard

By Raju Vernekar Mumbai: The 50 th Raising Day 2026 of the Indian Coast Guard was celebrated by the ICG Regional Headquarters, West, with vibrant cultural extravaganza at Tata-NCPA auditorium in South Mumbai on February 01,2026.  Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan,...
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ICG undertakes swift evacuation of critical patient from Agatti Island

By Raju Vernekar Mumbai: The Indian Coast Guard headquarter located at Lakshadweep island on Monday( January 19), evacuated a 63 year old woman patient from Agatti Island and shifted her to a hospital in Kochi, Kerala thus saving a precious life.  The ICG District...
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A keen tussle between Shiv Sena (UBT) and BJP in ward No 60

By Raju VernekarMost of the political parties have fielded fresh candidates in the ensuing BMC polls, in keepingwith"The old order changeth, yielding place to new" thus agreeing that old systems, ideas, orways must give way to new ones for progress.The Shiv Sena(UBT)...
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Mumbai:  In a heartfelt gesture combining patriotism and philanthropy, Dr. Arvind Menon, National Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), recently received a special copy of The Fire of Sindoor—a powerful novel co-authored by Roshan Bhondekar and Niloy...

Politics

Prime Minister visits three countries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left on a three-nation visit to Cyprus, Canada and Croatia. The Prime Minister’s three-nation visit began with Cyprus, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the island nation in...

South Africa clinch world test championship trophy

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SPECIAL

Maharashtra adopts CBSE curricula The Marathi has been granted a status of classical language, but to equip students to face competitive examinations and make them competent on the professional front, the Maharashtra Government has adopted the curriculum of...

Entertainment

Deepika Padukone insists on an eight-hour shift Actress Deepika Padukone recently requested an eight-hour workday for her role in the film "Spirit" after becoming a mother. This demand, along with others like a share in the film's profit and not wanting to speak...

Topical

A black box of the ill-fated Air India Dreamliner retrieved. The Black Box of the London Gatwick-bound Air India AI-171 plane that crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12,losing thrust 36 seconds after take-off and slamming into residential buildings bordering the airport,...

Maharashtra adopts CBSE curricula

Maharashtra adopts CBSE curricula The Marathi has been granted a status of classical language, but to equip students to face competitive examinations and make them competent on the professional front, the Maharashtra Government has adopted the curriculum of the...

India’s rapid strides in Defense Production

  In keeping with the motto of a self-reliant India (Atma Nirbhar Bharat), India has been making rapid progress in the indigenous manufacture of warships, aircraft, and defense equipment. Now the country boasts of being an exporter of Defense supplies. India,...

Sindoor

Mumbai:  In a heartfelt gesture combining patriotism and philanthropy, Dr. Arvind Menon, National Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), recently received a special copy of The Fire of Sindoor—a powerful novel co-authored by Roshan Bhondekar and Niloy...

India Constitution

The status of India Today What plagues India in the 75 th year of the ConstitutionAlthough we are aspiring to become a super power as early as possible, the country is best with corruption, financial indiscipline, over population and power struggle which hinders the...