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The visit also included participation in the prestigious Raisina Dialogue, where the Finnish President delivered the keynote address and emphasised India’s growing influence in global affairs.
The visit of the Prime Minister of Canada to India has resulted in a wide-ranging set of agreements and strategic announcements aimed at resetting and deepening bilateral ties across trade, technology, energy, education, defence, and culture. The outcomes signal a renewed push to expand economic engagement and strengthen long-term cooperation between the two democracies.
In response to the developing scenario, Indian carriers have initiated calibrated schedule adjustments, particularly affecting long-haul and ultra-long-haul routes. Airlines are progressively resuming services through alternative routings that bypass restricted airspace, while aircraft and crew repositioning measures are underway to stabilise operations at the earliest.
Lokayan-26 is more than a training expedition; it is a floating symbol of India’s maritime heritage and diplomatic outreach. As INS Sudarshini sails across global waters, each port of call reinforces India’s vision of cooperative maritime engagement and mutual respect among nations.
The event is supported by the Presidential Foundation for Cultural Initiatives, along with the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Culture of the Russian Federation, the Embassy of the Russian Federation in India, and Sangeet Natak Akademi under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
According to an official press release issued by the Press Information Bureau, the Committee was briefed on the February 28 air strikes in Iran and the ripple effects that have led to heightened tensions, including reported attacks in several Gulf countries. The developments have raised concerns about regional stability, commercial activity, and civilian safety.
INSV Kaundinya is no ordinary naval vessel. She is a traditionally constructed stitched ship, built entirely using ancient Indian methods. Instead of modern welding and metal fastenings, wooden planks have been hand-stitched together using coir rope and sealed with natural resins — a technique once used by Indian shipwrights who sailed confidently across vast oceans centuries ago.
Under the collaboration, users will soon be able to identify nearby Aadhaar centres based on the specific services they provide, such as adult enrolment, child enrolment, or updates related to address and mobile numbers. The listing will also include important details like operating hours, parking availability, and accessibility features, including divyang-friendly infrastructure wherever applicable.
The delegation was led by Shri V. L. Kantha Rao, Secretary, Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation under the Ministry of Jal Shakti. The team included officials from the department, representatives from the governments of Assam and West Bengal, and experts from WAPCOS Limited. The visit took place from February 24 to 27.
The pact aims to modernise India’s fisheries and aquaculture sector through technology-driven, sustainable practices while improving the livelihoods of coastal and fishing communities. Officials said the agreement is expected to provide a major boost to India’s Blue Economy initiatives.
