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Delhi Chokes on Post-Diwali Smog, Air Quality Plummets to ‘Very Poor’ Levels | Udaipur Kiran

New Delhi, October 22 (Udaipur Kiran): A thick layer of smog blanketed the national capital on Wednesday morning as Delhi’s air quality deteriorated sharply following Diwali celebrations. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 5:30 a.m. stood at 345, falling under the ‘very poor’ category. Despite […]

PM Modi Celebrates Diwali with Navy Personnel Aboard INS Vikrant, Calls It a Moment of Great Fortune | Udaipur Kiran

Goa, October 20 (Udaipur Kiran): Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with the brave personnel of the Indian Navy aboard the country’s indigenously built aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, amid the tranquil waves of the Arabian Sea. The celebration reflected not only a festive spirit but also India’s growing self-reliance and unity in the defence sector. […]

Harsh Sanghavi Named Gujarat Deputy CM as Portfolios Allocated in New Cabinet | Udaipur Kiran

Gandhinagar, October 17 (Udaipur Kiran): Following the swearing-in of the new Gujarat cabinet, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel chaired the first meeting of his newly formed council of ministers at Swarnim Sankul-1 on Friday, which lasted for over an hour. During the meeting, portfolios were formally allocated to cabinet and state ministers. Harsh Ramesh Kumar Sanghavi […]

Earthquake Tremors Felt Across Jammu and Kashmir, No Damage Reported | Udaipur Kiran

Srinagar, October 17 (Udaipur Kiran): Mild tremors were felt across several parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday evening after a moderate earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale struck the Afghanistan–Tajikistan border region, officials said. According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), the earthquake occurred at around 5:45 p.m., with its epicentre […]

Madhya Pradesh Government Increases Dearness Relief for 4.5 Lakh Pensioners | Udaipur Kiran

Bhopal, October 15 (Udaipur Kiran): In a major relief ahead of Diwali, the Madhya Pradesh government has announced an increase in Dearness Relief (DR) for around 4.5 lakh pensioners and their families. The decision, approved by Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, will come into effect from September 1, 2025, and the enhanced pension amount will […]

15 Feared Dead as AC Sleeper Bus Catches Fire in Jaisalmer | Udaipur Kiran

Jaisalmer, October 14 (Udaipur Kiran): A major tragedy struck in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, on Tuesday afternoon when a moving AC sleeper bus caught fire on the Jaisalmer–Jodhpur Highway, leaving more than 15 people feared dead. The incident occurred near Thaiyat village around 3:30 PM, reportedly due to a short circuit. According to officials, the bus had […]

Notorious Gangster Amit Sharma alias Jack Pandit Detained in the U.S. after Rajasthan AGTF Tip-off | Udaipur Kiran

Jaipur, October 14 (Udaipur Kiran): In a major success for law enforcement, Amit Sharma alias Jack Pandit, a key member of the Lawrence Bishnoi–Rohit Godara–Goldy Brar gang network, has been detained in the United States following an international operation coordinated by Rajasthan’s Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) and CBI’s Interpol branch. According to official sources, American […]

15 Dead After Massive Landslide Hits Passenger Bus in Himachal’s Bilaspur | Udaipur Kiran

Bilaspur (Udaipur Kiran): A tragic accident occurred in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday evening, when a massive landslide struck a passenger bus, leaving 15 people dead and several others trapped under the debris. According to officials, the incident took place around 6:25 PM near Bhallu, close to Barthin, as the bus was traveling […]

IndiGo Flight Circles 35 Minutes After Failed Landing in Jaipur; Dubai Flight Delayed by 14 Hours | Udaipur Kiran

Jaipur, October 7 (Udaipur Kiran): Passengers on board IndiGo Airlines flight 6E-114 from Kolkata to Jaipur faced anxious moments on Monday night after the aircraft failed to land successfully at Jaipur Airport despite touching the runway. The plane remained in the air for about 35 minutes, circling above the city, before making a safe landing […]

Bihar Assembly Elections Announced: Voting on November 6 and 11, Counting on November 14 | Udaipur Kiran

New Delhi, October 6 (Udaipur Kiran): The Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 will be held in two phases on November 6 and November 11, with vote counting on November 14, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar announced on Monday. Addressing a press conference at Vigyan Bhavan, Gyanesh Kumar said polling for 121 seats will take place in […]