Spiti Valley records sub-zero temperature

Speaking to ANI in Mandi on Monday, Markandeya said that discussions were underway with several political leaders as well as retired administrative officers who are willing to join the proposed political platform.

Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth said on Wednesday that India is committed to the welfare of its neighbours, while steadfast on zero-tolerance towards terrorism. He was delivering keynote address at the National Seminar: "Changing Dynamics in India's Neighbourhood", organised by Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) as part of the activities being undertaken to commemorate its 25th Anniversary in New Delhi.

Rapid urbanisation has led to lake pollution, declining water quality, reduced groundwater recharge and worsening air quality in densely populated areas. To address these issues, the 'Lake and Air Watch' initiative will integrate monitoring systems across departments for coordinated and timely action.

"Lakhs of people participated and blessed us, came to see us. I have not seen this kind of public response in my entire political life. Today is the last day of the second phase, but we will have the third phase as well," CM Sarma said on Monday night, while travelling across a ground of people in Nalbari.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday reviewed poll preparedness for the upcoming Assembly elections in West Bengal and asserted that there will be "zero tolerance" towards violence and intimidation of voters or election staff.

In a major boost to hospitality infrastructure in Southern Assam, the Assam Cabinet has approved the development of Silchar's first five-star hotel, to be built by Polo Hotels Group with an investment of approximately Rs 103 crore on Saturday.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta condemned the killing of a 25-year-old man during Holi celebrations in Delhi's Uttam Nagar, calling the incident "heartbreaking and reprehensible" and assuring strict action against those involved.

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday urged the authorities in Jammu and Kashmir police to release protesters from the Shia Community who were detained across the Valley for participating in protests following the reported martyrdom of Ayatollah Ali Khameini.

The Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Saturday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various development projects worth Rs. 1,129.91 crore during a programme marking four years of the Pushkar Singh Dhami government.

Shah was attending an event held to mark four years of the Pushkar Singh Dhami government in Uttarakhand. Among those who received appointment letters on stage were Aman Singh, Akash, Abhay Chauhan, Arjun Nath Goswami, and Yogesh Nath.