UP govt to host grand ‘Shakti Mahotsav’ at 16 Shakti Peethas
Lucknow, Oct 6 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh government will host the ‘Shakti Mahotsav’ on the…
UP govt to host grand ‘Shakti Mahotsav’ at 16 Shakti Peethas
Lucknow, Oct 6 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh government will host the ‘Shakti Mahotsav’ on the auspicious days of Saptami-Ashtami at 16 Shakti Peethas across the state, official sources said here on Sunday. Sources said that acting on the instructions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Department of Culture has completed all preparations for the event….
PR Sreejesh takes helm as India Junior Hockey Team Coach
Bengaluru, Oct 6 (UNI) In a major shift for Indian hockey, legendary goalkeeper PR Sreejesh has been appointed as the Head Coach of the Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team, leading the 18-member squad to Malaysia for the prestigious Sultan of Johor Cup. This marks the beginning of a new chapter in the development of India’s…
Air Show at Marina : Chennai hit by traffic snarls, Metros, MRTS trains packed
Chennai, Oct 6 (UNI) As all the roads led to Marina beach front for the IAF’s stunning Air Show to mark its 92nd anniversary, traffic snarls were witnessed in several areas of the city on Sunday. The Chennai Metro trains and the Elevated MRTS trains on the Velacherry-Chennai Beach sector, which has stations in close…
Vaishnaw announces Namo Bharat trains to decongest Bengaluru traffic
Bengaluru, Oct 6 (UNI) In a major push to alleviate Bengaluru’s infamous traffic congestion and improve regional connectivity, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced the introduction of the Namo Bharat semi-high-speed trains. These trains, currently being manufactured at Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) in Bengaluru, will soon operate on routes connecting the capital with Tumakuru…
Protesting PTI workers reach Minar-i-Pakistan
Islamabad, Oct 6 (UNI) In a show of strength, Pakistan’s main opposition party Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) members gathered at Minar-i-Pakistan on Saturday despite being heavily peppered with tear gas and subjected to baton charges by the Punjab administration, media reports said. Shouting slogans, the protesters had gathered to commemorate PTI chief Imran Khan’s birthday and approve…
Seven of family charred to death in Mumbai
Mumbai, Oct 6 (UNI) At least seven members of a family, including two children, died after a short circuit allegedly caused a fire in a two-storey building in Mumbai on Sunday, officials said. The incident took place at around 5 a.m. in Colony. Plot no. 16/1, Sidharth Colony, K. N. Gaikwad Marg, Chembur area of…
Kashmir higher reaches receive snowfall, rains lash plains
Srinagar, Oct 6 (UNI) Higher reaches of Kashmir valley, including Gulmarg and Sonamarg, received snowfall while plains were lashed by rains, resulting in a drop in temperature on Sunday, officials said. Higher reaches of Kashmir valley, including the mountainous range of Affarwat in Ski resort of Gulmarg, the tourist destination of Sonamarg, Sinthan Top, Razdan…
China ready to strengthen strategic coordination with N Korea: Xi Jinping
Beijing, Oct 6 (UNI) China is ready to strengthen strategic interaction and coordination with North Korea, deepen friendly exchanges and cooperation, Chinese President Xi Jinping said. “In the new era and new situation, taking the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations as an opportunity, China is ready to strengthen strategic interaction and coordination…
Death toll from Israeli strike on Gaza mosque rises to 21
Gaza, Oct 6 (UNI) The death toll from Israel’s strike on a mosque housing displaced persons in the city of Deir al Balah in the central Gaza Strip has risen to 21, Agence France-Presse reported citing rescuers. Palestinian news agency Safa previously reported 13 deaths. On Sunday night, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claimed a…
Netanyahu says Israel has right, duty to respond to Iranian missile attack
Tel Aviv, Oct 6 (UNI) Israel has the right and the duty to respond to Iran’s recent attack, and it will do so, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday. “Iran has launched hundreds of missiles into our territory and on our cities twice, carrying out one of the largest ballistic missile attacks in…
