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Seven-Month Fishing Ban Imposed to Protect Olive Ridley Turtles in Gahirmatha

November 01, 2025

 

  • A seven-month fishing ban has been enforced in the Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary of Kendrapada district, Odisha, from November 1 to May 31 to protect the endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles during their annual mating and nesting season. The sanctuary, known for its rich marine biodiversity, is one of the most important nesting sites for Olive Ridleys in the world.

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India Excludes China, Pakistan, and Turkiye from 2026 International Fleet Review

November 01, 2025
 
  • India has decided not to invite China, Pakistan, and Turkiye to the third International Fleet Review (IFR) scheduled to take place in Visakhapatnam in February 2026. The event will be reviewed by President Droupadi Murmu and held alongside the Milan multilateral naval exercise and the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS). So far, 55 countries, including the United States and Russia, have confirmed participation, showcasing India’s growing naval stature.

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PM Modi to Inaugurate New Chhattisgarh Assembly Building

October 31, 2025

 

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly building in Naya Raipur on November 1, coinciding with the state’s 25th foundation day. The event will mark a key moment in Chhattisgarh’s silver jubilee celebrations and highlight its progress over the past 25 years.

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​​​​​​​Mohammad Azharuddin Sworn In as Minister in Telangana Cabinet

October 31, 2025
 
  • Former Indian cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin has been sworn in as a minister in the Telangana cabinet, becoming the first minority community member in Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s council. The oath was administered by Governor Jishnu Dev Verma at Raj Bhavan, with top Congress leaders in attendance. His induction raises the cabinet strength to 16, with two berths still vacant.

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INS Gomati to Become Centrepiece of Naval Shaurya Museum in Lucknow

October 31, 2025

 

  • The decommissioned Indian Navy warship INS Gomati will be the centrepiece of Uttar Pradesh’s upcoming Naval Shaurya Museum in Lucknow. The project, expected to be completed by 2026, aims to honour India’s naval legacy and bring maritime history to a landlocked state.

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