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January 13, 2025 1:52 PM January 13, 2025 1:52 PM

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Situation sensitive but stable at northern borders: Army Chief

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has said that the situation is sensitive but stable at northern borders. He affirmed that the forces are well poised to deal with any adverse situation, and building a robust infrastructure at the border areas is the key priority of the Indian Army.   Briefing...

January 13, 2025 1:17 PM January 13, 2025 1:17 PM

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Assam celebrates harvest festival Magh Bihu

Magh Bihu, the vibrant harvest festival, also known as Bhogali Bihu and Maghor Domahi is being celebrated in Assam.   It is the first festival of the year that brings people of various communities together to enjoy the winter crops and pray for prosperity for the rest of the year.   Today ...

January 13, 2025 10:25 AM January 13, 2025 10:25 AM

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Dense fog disrupts train services in Delhi-NCR

The movement of several trains is affected as dense fog has engulfed the Delhi-NCR region, causing low visibility. According to Indian Railways, as many as 12 Delhi-bound trains have been delayed by up to two hours. These include the Poorva Express, Shramjeevi Express, Purushottam Express, Gondwana ...

January 13, 2025 8:18 AM January 13, 2025 8:18 AM

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Thiruvananthapuram Airport runway closed till March 29

As part of the renovation works at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, the runway will be closed during the daytime. The airport authorities have informed that the surface of the runway will be completely replaced, with re-carpeting work being carried out. The renovation works will commence on...

January 13, 2025 7:55 AM January 13, 2025 7:55 AM

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Punjab celebrates Lohri with ‘Dhiyan Di Lohri’ for girl child empowerment

In Punjab, Lohri, the festival of joy and happiness is being celebrated with mutual brotherhood. Like other parts of the country, the festival will be celebrated with rituals of burning fire and praying for the happiness and prosperity of humankind. The festival marks the conclusion of the chilly mo...

January 13, 2025 10:40 AM January 13, 2025 10:40 AM

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3-day Makar Sankranti festivities begin in Telangana

In Telangana, three-day Makar Sankranti festivities commenced with people celebrating Bhogi today with traditional fervour and gaiety. Our correspondent reports that the post-harvest festival is being celebrated across the state but predominantly in rural areas as all segments of society celebrate t...

January 13, 2025 1:31 PM January 13, 2025 1:31 PM

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Maharashtra: 6 killed, 10 injured in tempo-truck collision

In Maharashtra, six persons were killed and about 10 others injured after a tempo and truck collided on a flyover at Dwarka Circle in Nashik district yesterday. The incident took place near an Ayyappa temple at 7.30 pm when the tempo traveller carrying 16 passengers was on its way to the CIDCO area ...

January 13, 2025 7:35 AM January 13, 2025 7:35 AM

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5 year-old girl in Puducherry tests positive for HMPV

A five-year-old girl was admitted to Puducherry JIPMER yesterday with symptoms of fever, cough, and a runny nose. According to a release issued by the UT Department of Health and Family Welfare Services, the child has tested positive for human metapneumovirus (HMPV). Officials confirmed that the gir...

January 12, 2025 8:32 PM January 12, 2025 8:32 PM

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Tamilnadu CM urges Centre to find solution for arrest of fishermen by SriLankan navy

Tamilnadu Chief Minister M.K.Stalin has urged the Union Government to take strong diplomatic measures' and find a permanent solution to prevent the arrests of fishermen by the Srilankan Navy. In a letter to External Affairs Minister Jaishankar today he pointed out that eight fishermen from Rameswara...

January 12, 2025 8:17 PM January 12, 2025 8:17 PM

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Temperature below Zero in tribal & upper areas of Himachal

The tribal and upper areas of Himachal Pradesh have received light snowfall in the last 24 hours while the plains and lower areas have received widespread rainfall. This has led to a drop in temperature and at many places, the minimum temperature is being recorded below zero. The high peaks of Lahau...