October 7, 2025 11:57 AM

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Fresh Snowfall in Upper Reaches of J&K; Srinagar Records 12.5°C

  In Jammu and Kashmir, the upper reaches received the season's first snowfall yesterday, causing temperatures to plummet below normal across the region.  The maximum temperature settled below normal across the Union Territory, with Srinagar recording a day temperature of 12.5 degrees Celsius. In th...

October 7, 2025 11:41 AM

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Vice President CP Radhakrishnan Extends Wishes on Valmiki Jayanti

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan has greeted people on the occasion of Valmiki Jayanti. In a social media post today, the Vice President said Maharishi Valmiki was the Adikavi and composer of the epic Ramayana, which immortalises the life and ideals of Lord Ram. He said that Maharishi Valmiki’s timel...

October 7, 2025 11:36 AM

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French PM Sébastien Lecornu Resigns After Just 26 Days in Office

    Prime Minister of France Sébastien Lecornu has resigned in just 26 days after assuming the office and unveiling his cabinet. His ministerial line-up was criticised across the board by parties in the National Assembly, which threatened to vote it down.      Mr Lecornu accepted a request from Fren...

October 7, 2025 11:20 AM

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Jammu-Srinagar National Highway Closed Due to Landslides and Mudslides

    In Jammu and Kashmir, the 270-kilometre-long Jammu-Srinagar National Highway 44 has been closed for vehicular movement due to landslides and mudslides at multiple locations. The highway remained blocked and is currently unsafe for travel.     The historic Mughal Road connecting the twin border d...

October 7, 2025 10:46 AM

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UK PM Keir Starmer to Begin First Official Visit to India Tomorrow

    Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer will be on a two-day visit to India from tomorrow. This will be Prime Minister Starmer’s first official visit to India. The External Affairs Ministry said that Mr Starmer and Mr Modi will review the progress made across various areas of the India...

October 7, 2025 11:58 AM

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Maharishi Valmiki’s Teachings Will Continue to Illuminate Generations: PM Modi

  Valmiki Jayanti is being celebrated in different parts of the country today. The day marks the birth anniversary of Maharishi Valmiki, the author of Ramayana. Maharishi Valmiki is also revered as the ‘Adi Kavi’ or first poet of the Sanskrit language. Members of the Valmiki sect also revere hi...

October 7, 2025 9:27 AM

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Manipur Celebrates Mera Hou Chongba, Symbol of Hill-Valley Unity

    In Manipur, the Mera Hou Chongba festival, which symbolises Hill-valley unity, is being celebrated today. Village chiefs of different indigenous tribal villages of hill districts have already reached the Manipur Royal Palace in Imphal to participate in the festival. Manipur titular King and MP (...

October 7, 2025 9:15 AM

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UN Chief Guterres Decries Lack of Progress on Women, Peace and Security Agenda

    United Nations, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, regretted the lack of progress in the women, peace and security agenda. He said, in an annual open debate of the UN Security Council, that we speak of inclusion, yet far too frequently, women remain absent from negotiating tables.  Last year, 6...