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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday led the national celebration marking the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India’s first Home Minister, at the Statue of Unity in Kevadia, Gujarat.
The day, observed as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day), was commemorated with a series of events celebrating India’s unity, strength, and cultural diversity.
Due to the fresh heavy snowfall in the higher regions of the Indo-China border areas, including the Nathula Pass area, on Friday, the temperature across Sikkim dipped down sharply to sub-zero levels in many high-altitude areas. As a result traffic movement along some mountain routes has been disrupted throwing normal life out of gear.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Red Alert for Sikkim with a warning of continued sharp weather conditions over the next 24 hours. Besides since early morning, heavy to very heavy snowfall has been there in and around Nathula, Kupup, and Tsomgo (Changu) Lake areas.
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to permit Chief Secretaries of States and Union Territories (UTs) to appear before it through video conferencing instead of physical appearance. The Top Court rejected the request of Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to seeking exemption of physical appearance of Chief Secretaries in the stray dog menace case.
The Apex Court asked the Chief Secretaries to be present in the Court physically to explain their non-compliance with the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023, and their failure to curb the stray dog menace.
To mark the 150th Birth Anniversary of the first Union Home Minister Sardar Patel, the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas was celebrated with a special ‘Rashtriya Ekta Parade’ held here in Ekta Nagar on Friday.
During the parade a grand display of the Nation’s power and unity was showcased at Ekta Nagar in front of the sky-high statue of Iron Man Sardar Patel.
Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Friday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on 41st 'Punya Tithi'. In a post on social media X Rahul Gandhi recalled her as “India’s Indira — fearless, resolute, and steadfast in the face of every power.”
Rahul Gandhi said that courage, compassion, and patriotism of Indira Gandhi has always inspired him in every step he takes today.
In a landmark move set to redefine bilateral defence cooperation, India and the United States have signed a new 10-year Defence Framework Agreement, reinforcing their strategic, security, and technological partnership.
The agreement was inked by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his US counterpart Pete Hegseth in Kuala Lumpur, on the sidelines of the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting.
With hardly a week to go for the 1st phase voting on 6 November, The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has released its manifesto with 25 key promises including creating 1 crore government jobs and empowering 1 crore women as “Lakhpati Didis."
The menifesto was jointly released for the Bihar Assembly elections in a joint Press Conference at Hotel Maurya in Patna on Friday.
As India observes the death anniversary of Indira Gandhi, the nation pays solemn tribute to one of its most iconic and powerful leaders. Known for her fierce determination, political acumen, and unwavering spirit, Indira Gandhi remains a defining figure in India’s post-independence history.
Mumbai is expected to reach a daytime high of about 32 °C, with persistent cloud cover dominating the sky. At 10:30 a.m., the city already registered 28 °C, , indicating the heat is being accentuated by humidity and overcast conditions. The southeast winds at ~16 km/h and gusts up to 34 km/h add a restless note to the atmosphere.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (born 31 October 1875, Nadiad, Gujarat) was a lawyer-turned-freedom-fighter and statesman who became independent India’s first Home Minister and Deputy Prime Minister. He is best remembered for orchestrating the peaceful integration of about 560 princely states into the Indian Union after 1947, thereby earning him the nickname “Iron Man of India”.
India’s women’s cricket team scripted history by chasing a record 339 runs against Australia in the semifinal at DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai. The victory sealed India’s place in the 2025 Women’s World Cup final against South Africa.
In Delhi today, the mercury is expected to climb to around 29 °C during the day, while the night will bring a drop to about 21 °C, the sky hazy under the sun and the warmth lingering into the evening.
On Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s 150th birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute at the Statue of Unity and led the National Unity Day celebrations in Kevadia, Gujarat, reaffirming India’s commitment to Patel’s vision of unity and strength.
Gold prices dropped sharply by ₹1,000 per 10 grams in Delhi’s bullion market amid U.S. Federal Reserve statements and easing U.S.-China trade tensions. Meanwhile, silver witnessed a massive ₹3,300 surge due to rising industrial demand.
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