Kim Jong Un watches missile test-firing from North Korea’s first destroyer | Kim Jong Un News

North Korea has said leader Kim Jong Un had observed the test-firings of missiles from a recently launched destroyer – the first such warship for the North – and called for accelerating efforts to boost his navy’s nuclear attack capabilities. North Korea last week unveiled the 5,000-tonne destroyer equipped with what it called the most…

HPCL, ADNOC Trading ink their first LNG trading supply agreement

Presently, Chhara LNG Terminal has regasification capacity of 5 million tonnes per annum Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL), said on Wednesday that it has signed a LNG Trading supply agreement with ADNOC Trading, a leading trader of crude oil, LNG and other products. This agreement marks a significant step in the strategic partnership between the two organisations, fostering…

Greater Bengaluru Authority area to span up to 1,000 sq. km as State govt. begins restructuring works

The expansion would mark a major step in urban integration, significantly increasing the jurisdiction beyond the current 709 sq. km governed by the BBMP. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO The State government is preparing to bring several peripheral villages under the newly proposed Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), potentially expanding the civic area up to 1000 sq. km. This expansion would…

Delhi: CM Rekha Gupta directs DJB for revamp of city’s water, sewage infra

The sewage infrastructure revamp, Yamuna River cleaning and adequate supply of water in the national capital were among the topics discussed by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta in a meeting with the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) officials on Wednesday. Gupta said after the meeting at DJB headquarters, Varunalaya, equal distribution of water, proper sewerage management infrastructure…

Supreme Court declares access to digital services a fundamental right: SC orders revision of KYC norms for visually impaired and acid attack victims

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (30.04.2025) passed a major judgement on the right to access digital services. SC said that access to digital services is a fundamental right. It is an important part of the right to life under Article 21. Following the same, the Supreme Court ordered to simplify the Know-Your-Customer (KYC) process for…

PM Modi to inaugurate Vizhinjam international seaport on May 2, Kerala Port minister informs

Kerala Ports Minister VN Vasavan addressed a media briefing on Wednesday ahead of the commissioning of the Vizhinjam International Seaport, which is scheduled to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 2 at 11:00 am. In the presence of state ministers V. Sivankutty, G.R. Anil, and Thiruvananthapuram Mayor Arya Rajendran “Our nation is…

Andhra Pradesh Governor express grief over death of seven devotees in wall collapse incident in Simhachalam temple

Governor S. Abdul Nazeer. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer expressed profound grief over the wall collapse incident during Chandanotsavam in Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Devastanam, at Simhachalam, in which seven devotees were killed and many suffered injuries in the early hours on Wednesday (April 29, 2025.) Mr….