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Odisha faced severe disruption as all 30 districts received 60% more rainfall than usual. The IMD forecast continued heavy rains until September 27, prompting statewide alerts. With one low-pressure system active and another expected, officials are taking precautions to manage potential flooding and damage.
President Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine and Syria formally restored diplomatic relations during a UN General Assembly meeting. Ukraine had severed ties in June 2022 after Syria recognized separatist regions amid Russia’s invasion. The leaders’ meeting signals a shift toward renewed dialogue despite past conflicts and political tensions.
A sniper attack on an ICE facility in Dallas left 2 detainees dead and 1 critically wounded before the gunman killed himself, officials said. FBI evidence suggested anti-ICE motives, with bullets marked “ANTI-ICE.” Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Vice President JD Vance condemned hostile rhetoric toward ICE, blaming it for fueling violence.
Lalitha Sundari Devi represents the supreme goddess in Shakta tradition, embodying beauty, wisdom, and fierce strength. She is revered as the cosmic mother who balances creation and destruction. Worship of Lalitha signifies spiritual awakening, inner strength, and the transformative power of the divine feminine in Hindu philosophy.
A senior US official said India-US relations remain strong despite recent turbulence. They confirmed positive talks on Russian energy, the Quad Summit, and a likely Modi-Trump meeting soon. The official emphasized the US won’t mediate on Kashmir, reaffirming it as a bilateral issue between India and Pakistan, handled through direct dialogue.
A powerful 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit northwest Venezuela, according to the US Geological Survey. The quake’s epicenter was in Mene Grande, about 600 km west of Caracas. It struck at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers, raising concerns about potential damage in nearby communities and prompting brief panic among local residents.
Maa Chandraghanta, worshipped on the third day of Dussehra Navaratri, symbolizes bravery and serenity. Devotees perform rituals including chanting mantras, offering flowers, and fasting to seek her blessings for courage and protection from evil. The day celebrates her fierce form with the crescent moon on her forehead, representing calmness amid strength.
India has set a low target of 169 runs to Bangladesh in the ongoing Super 4 match in Asia Cup T20 tournment. Abhishek Sharma played a brilliant knock of 75 off 37 balls before being run out. However, Shubman Gill (29), Shivam Dube (2), Suryakumar Yadav (5), and Tilak Varma (5), and Hardik Pandya (38) […]
A grand gold offering, including a Yagnopaveetham (sacred thread) worth ₹3.86 crore, was donated to Tirumala Srivaru by Hindustan Enterprises MD Puvvada Mastan Rao and his wife Kumkuma from Visakhapatnam. The couple presented the gift to TTD Chairman B.R. Naidu, who thanked them and offered theertha prasadam in appreciation.
India is struggling at 135/5 in 16 overs in the ongoing Asia Cup match against Bangladesh. Abhishek Sharma played a brilliant knock of 75 off 37 balls before being run out. However, Shubman Gill (29), Shivam Dube (2), Suryakumar Yadav (5), and Tilak Varma (5) fell cheaply. Hardik Pandya (12) and Axar Patel (4) are […]
In a major breakthrough, Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested Mohammad Yousuf Kataria, a Lashkar operative who aided April’s Pahalgam attack that killed 26 tourists. His arrest followed forensic analysis from Operation Mahadev. A seasonal teacher from Kulgam, Kataria is now in judicial custody. Investigations continue to identify his associates.
Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi announced that if the Congress wins the Bihar Assembly polls, it will provide reservation to EBCs in government contracts worth Rs 25 crore. He promised to remove the 50% limit on reservations and conduct a caste census. He criticized Nitish Kumar for using EBCs as a vote bank. He […]
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma ordered a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe singer Zubeen Garg’s death in Singapore. Amid suspicions of foul play, over 60 FIRs were filed. A second autopsy was conducted in Guwahati. The CM vowed accountability, while viscera samples will be tested at a central lab for forensic analysis.
IRCTC’s new e-Aahar app lets passengers pre-book and prepay for meals while booking train tickets. Initially available on luxury trains, the service now expands to mail and express trains in Delhi and Mumbai. Meals are delivered to seats, and refunds are given if not delivered. Booking requires entering the PNR on the app or website.
The Election Commission now mandates Aadhaar-linked mobile numbers for online voter additions, deletions, or modifications. The move follows Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of mass voter deletions in Karnataka. The Karnataka CEO denied the claims, confirming most deletion requests were invalid. Gandhi accused the EC of acting only after being “caught” .