Vijayadashami Celebrated Nationwide

Vijayadashami is being celebrated across India today, marking the end of Navratri and Durga Puja. The festival commemorates Lord Ram’s victory over Ravana, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil. President Murmu, PM Narendra Modi and other leaders extended greetings to citizens on this auspicious occasion.

 

PM Honours Gandhi, Shastri

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other leaders paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi, and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversary, reaffirming that India will continue to walk in their footsteps to realise the vision of an 'Atmanirbhar' and 'Viksit Bharat'.

 

IIM Sambalpur Turns 11

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan attended the 11th foundation day at IIM Sambalpur. Speaking on the occasion, the minister urged the students to become job givers, instead of becoming job seekers.

 

Tribute To Gopinath Swain

Gopinath Swain, a legendary Krishna Leela folk artist from Odisha, passed away at the age of 107. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and several other leaders expressed deep condolences over the passing of Padma Shri Gopinath Swain.

 

RSS Centenary Celebrations

RSS organised a grand Vijaya Dashami march in Ayodhya, highlighting themes of unity and social harmony. The event drew large participation and showcased cultural pride and collective spirit across communities.

 

Chhannulal Mishra Passed Away

Renowned classical singer and Padma Bhushan awardee Pandit Chhannulal Mishra passed away at the age of 89. PM Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and several other leaders expressed grief over the passing of the celebrated singer, recalling his immense contribution to Indian culture and personal association with him.

Electronics Sector Gets Boost

Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the government has received investment proposals worth Rs 1.15 lakh crore under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme.

 

Morocco Sees Mass Arrests

More than 400 people have been arrested and nearly 300 injured during ongoing protests across Morocco demanding reforms in the public health and education sectors, the country's Interior Ministry has confirmed.

 

Heavy Rain Alert

A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal has triggered widespread rainfall across Odisha. India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for seven districts, warning of extremely heavy downpour, while 16 districts are under orange alert and seven districts under yellow alert.

 

First Test: India Dominates

Fast bowlers Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah led a clinical bowling display as India dismissed West Indies for 162 in 44.1 overs on day one of the first Test at the Narendra Modi Stadium.