News Headlines, September 13

Key Points
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged all organizations in Manipur to embark on the path of peace to fulfill their dreams and secure the future of their children.
India has warmly welcomed Nepal’s new Interim Government led by Right Honourable Sushila Karki.
PM Calls for Peace in Manipur
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged all organizations in Manipur to embark on the path of peace to fulfill their dreams and secure the future of their children. The Prime Minister stated this while laying the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth over Rs7,300 crore in Churachandpur, Manipur.
Modi’s Vision for Mizoram
The Prime Minister virtually inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of various development projects worth over 9000 crore rupees at Aizawl in Mizoram. These projects are related to multiple sectors including Railways, Roadways, Energy, Sports among others.
Mizoram Gets Rail Link
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Mizoram’s first railway line — the Bairabi–Sairang railway line — from Lengpui Airport, along with the Sairang railway station, and flagged off the state’s maiden Rajdhani Express connecting Aizawl with Delhi.
VSSUT’s 16th Convocation
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan attended the 16th Convocation of VSSUT, Burla. The Minister congratulated students and researchers for earning degrees, medals, and honours, encouraging them to pursue excellence worldwide.
AIIMS Bhubaneswar Shines
AIIMS Bhubaneswar secured the 14th rank in NIRF 2025, earning national recognition for excellence in medical education. The achievement highlights Odisha’s growing academic stature and commitment to healthcare innovation and research.
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Heavy Rain Likely
A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal persists, with cyclonic circulation expected to move across south Odisha and neighboring regions. IMD has issued a yellow warning for heavy rainfall in nine districts of Odisha over the next two days.
India Welcomes Nepal Govt
India has warmly welcomed Nepal’s new Interim Government led by Right Honourable Sushila Karki. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes, expressing hope for strengthened bilateral ties and regional cooperation under her leadership.
Myanmar Strike Kills 19 Students
A Myanmar military airstrike on two private boarding schools in Kyauktaw township, Rakhine state, killed at least 19 high school students and injured over 20 others, sparking global outrage and calls for immediate humanitarian intervention.
Indian Duo Reaches Final
India's top men's doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to their first final of 2025 at the Hong Kong Open Super 500 tournament, defeating Chinese Taipei's Bing-Wei Lin and Chen Cheng Kuan in straight games 21-17, 21-15.
Asia Cup Hopes Still Alive
India’s women’s hockey team played out a 1–1
draw against Japan in the Women’s Asia Cup 2025 in Hangzhou. The match
showcased strong defense and tactical play, keeping India’s semifinal hopes
alive.