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Indian-American community hails California's recognition of Diwali as state holiday

Meanwhile, advocacy group Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) thanked California Governor Gavin Newsom for recognising the important festival and ushering in a new era of inclusion for Hindus in California.

Oct 8, 2025

Rain-triggered landslide hits bus in Himachal; 15 killed, three rescued

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu expressed grief over the incident and extended his condolences to the bereaved. He said that he is in constant touch with the district administration and has issued directives to expedite relief and rescue operations.

Oct 8, 2025

93rd Air Force Day: Special tributes to Operation Sindoor, power display at Hindon Airbase

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, and Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi arrived at the Hindon Airbase to mark the occasion.

Oct 8, 2025

Former PM Deve Gowda admitted to hospital in Bengaluru

The health statement by the Manipal Hospital said, "Prime Minister Deve Gowda was hospitalised with an infection. He is currently undergoing medical management for the same and his progress being monitored by a team of medical experts."

Oct 7, 2025

PM Modi dials Putin, congratulates Russian President on his 73rd birthday

PM Modi conveyed that he is looking forward to welcoming President Putin to India in December for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit. India and Russia marked the 25th anniversary of the Declaration of Strategic Partnership between both countries on October 3.

Oct 7, 2025

Time ripe to have 1st Indian defence unicorn soon: Rajnath Singh

Speaking at the 'Raksha Navachar Samvaad: Interaction with iDEX Startups' event here, Rajnath Singh highlighted that under the government's Public Procurement Policy, at least 25 per cent of annual procurement is reserved for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs), and over 350 items have been earmarked exclusively for them.

Oct 7, 2025

Karnataka govt to consider inclusion of 'Ramayana' to school curriculum

He made the statement while addressing the gathering at the Valmiki Jayanti event organised at the Banquet Hall of Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru.Siddaramaiah assured that former minister V.S. Ugrappa's demand to include Maharshi Valmiki and the 'Ramayana' in the school curriculum will be positively considered.

Oct 7, 2025

Poonch's pain persists: Fear still echoes five months after Pakistani shelling

The attack on May 7, which claimed 15 lives and injured 59, has left deep emotional and psychological wounds among residents. Despite rehabilitation efforts, people still live in constant dread of another assault.

Oct 7, 2025

Digital Arrest Fraud: J&K Police Arrests Three From Gujarat For Duping Jammu Trader of Rs 4.4 crore

The fraudsters had trapped a Jammu-based businessman under a "digital arrest," coercing him into transferring the money under the guise of a law enforcement probe.

Oct 7, 2025

Snowfall, landslides close Srinagar-Jammu, Srinagar-Leh and Mughal Road in J&K

Mughal Road in Shopian, Jammu & Kashmir, closed due to heavy early-season snowfall at Pir Ki Gali, disrupting the alternate route to Jammu. Snowplows clear slushy, foggy roads amid stranded vehicles. Clearance operations ongoing to restore access.

Oct 7, 2025

World Bank raises India's FY26 growth forecast, country to remain world's fastest

The World Bank raised India's growth forecast to 6.5 per cent for FY26 from its earlier projection of 6.3 per cent in June, citing resilient domestic demand, strong rural recovery and the positive impact of tax reforms.

Oct 7, 2025

ISKP and LeT backed by ISI targeting Balochis and Taliban, planning to revive militancy in Kashmir: Intel sources

Adding another layer to this nexus, according to a dossier prepared by the concerned intelligence agencies accessed by IANS, "Pakistan is reportedly facilitating cooperation between LeT and ISKP, using Lashkar's logistical networks to bolster ISKP's terror capabilities."

Oct 7, 2025

Attack on MP: Delhi BJP leaders hold protest, demand Bengal CM's apology

"We condemn the violent attack on BJP MP Khagen Murmu and other leaders in West Bengal on Monday. A state which is renowned for its art and cultural heritage has become a hub of violence," Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva told IANS.

Oct 7, 2025

3 scientists from US bag 2025 Nobel Prize for Physics for experiments in quantum technology

Two scientists are from the University of California, Berkeley and Santa Barbara -- John Clarke and John M. Martinis. Michel H. Devoret is from Yale University, New Haven, and the University of California, Santa Barbara. The trio will share the prize money of 11 million Swedish kronor.

Oct 7, 2025

BJP leader shot dead by bike-borne men in Odisha's Ganjam

The senior lawyer sustained grievous bullet wounds in his chest. Some locals immediately rushed the critically injured lawyer to MKCG Medical College and Hospital, Berhampur, where the doctors declared him brought dead.

Oct 7, 2025