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Conservation of mangroves and coral reef ecosystems, identification of marine protected areas and promotion of sustainable marine fishing were emphasised as India’s foremost national priorities at the Sustainable Ocean Initiative (SOI) workshop held from September 5-8.The meeting was orgnaised to discuss means and approaches to accelerate the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).The SOI is a global platform that aims to build partnerships and enhance capacity to achieve the global goals and targets on marine and coastal biodiversity.India’s report presented at the meeting highlighted CMFRI’s efforts in developing a framework…

As the Indian team was getting ready to return to their hotel after play was called off, Bumrah was presented a special gift on behalf of the Pakistan cricket team for his newborn first son, Angad.Bumrah, who missed a league match earlier in the tournament to travel to Mumbai for the birth of his son, was presented with a red box by Pakistan left-arm pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi.Congratulating Bumrah on the new addition to his family, Afridi said. “Allah usko hamesha khush rakhe aur naya Bumrah bane (May Allah bless him and keep him happy and we get to see…

In an open letter to people, Lokesh said his anger simmered and his blood boiled to see his father being unjustly thrown into remand for a crime he never committed.He posted the letter on X after a court in Vijayawada sent Naidu to judicial custody for 14 days in an alleged skill development scam.”I write to you today with a heart heavy with pain and eyes moistened with tears. I’ve grown up watching my father pour his heart and soul into the betterment of Andhra Pradesh and the Telugu people. He never knew a day of rest, tirelessly striving to…

Ambian was an international kabaddi player from Punjab.Harry, a sharp-shooter, allegedly played a significant role in the murder.Harry had been on the run since March 14, 2022, when he allegedly killed Ambian.”Harry has a close association with gangster Kaushal,” the source said.–IANSatk/pgh

The actor politician was reacting to the arrest and judicial remand of TDP supremo and former Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu in alleged skill development scam.Dubbing Jagan a psychopath and a criminal, he called up on people to save the state.”We will lay down our lives but protect the state,” he said.Stating that Jagan was driven out by people from Telangana, Pawan Kalyan predicted that there will be a similar situation in Andhra Pradesh.The JSP leader remarked that it’s the misfortune of the state that a man who is on bail has become the Chief Minister. He said if laws…

According to the Thane Municipal Corporation and Disaster Management Centre officials, the incident occurred around 5.35 p.m. in the Runwal Irene building in Balkumb area, near Ghodbunder.The workers were descending in the service lift after completing some waterproofing works on the upper floors and the terrace of the skyrise. Suddenly, midway during the ride down, there was a technical snag, the lift rope snapped and the lift hurtled down at high speed and crashed, killing six workers instantly and injuring one more.Thane Fire Brigade and Disaster teams have rushed to the spot for rescue and relief operations. They rescued Sunilkumar…

Ghosal beat Balazs Farkas of Hungary in 39 minutes to advance to the next round. The World No. 17 started on a shaky note in the first game but recovered in quick time to take the first game 11-6. He followed in the same streak to pocket the second game 11-8.However, in the third game, the Hungarian made Ghosal toil for every point and tied at 11-all but the Indian top-ranked player broke free to take the third and deciding game and win in straight games.Tandon got past David Baillargeon of Canada in three games to one and qualified for…

Echoing Banerjee, Trinamool Congress’ Rajya Sabha member Santanu Sen said the ED has deliberately chosen September 13 as the date for summoning, since on that day there will be the first meeting of the coordination committee of the INDIA bloc in Delhi, at which Banerjee is likely to be present.”The ruling party in the country is scared of INDIA and they have understood that the people of the country are united under INDIA alliance to oust the current Union government out of power. This is not the first time that Abhishek Banerjee has been summoned on days on which he…

Thimphu (Bhutan), Sep 10 (IANS) The Indian boys defended their title in the SAFF U-16 Champions, beating Bangladesh 2-0 in a high-octane final here on Sunday to lift the cup for the fifth time in the tournament’s history.In the final, Bharat Lairenjam gave the Indian boys an early lead in the 8th minute and then Levis Zangminlun sealed victory in the 74th minute at the Changlimithang Stadium in the Bhutan capital.Guided by head coach Ishfaq Ahmed, the Blue Colts had a sparkling run throughout the championship. They exhibited a mesmerising brand of free-flowing, attacking football that left opponents struggling.India topped…

Colombo, Sep 10 (IANS) The Super Four match between India and Pakistan has moved to reserve day after play was called off on Sunday due to rain at the R Premadasa Stadium here.Before the match, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) had added a reserve day for the clash as the weather bureau had predicted heavy rains on Sunday. Now as things stand, the reserve day will be in play, implying the game will restart on Monday with India resuming their 50-over innings from 147/2 in 24.1 overs at 3pm local time.The match began under a sunny sky, with captain Rohit…