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Earlier today, a fire erupted at a cloth shop in Hyderabad. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene to control the blaze, and authorities confirmed that no casualties have been reported. The cause of the fire is still unknown, and further details are awaited.

In celebration of Chhath Puja, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath performed the traditional ‘arghya’ ritual, offering prayers to the setting sun in Lucknow earlier today. Chhath Puja, a significant festival observed across North India, especially in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, involves devotees offering prayers to the Sun God, seeking blessings for health and prosperity.

Patna: Union Minister and BJP National President JP Nadda visited the residence of the late renowned folk singer Sharda Sinha in Patna. Nadda paid his respects and expressed his condolences to the family of Sinha, a celebrated figure in Indian folk music.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has strongly criticized the Congress party, warning that it will face the same fate as Articles 370 and 35A following the abrogation of these provisions in Jammu and Kashmir.

In a sharp rebuke, CM Yogi accused the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly of attempting to drag the nation back into terrorism by proposing the revival of these controversial articles. He urged the National Conference government to abandon its efforts, emphasizing that such attempts to disrupt national unity would never be accepted by the country.

Delhi CM Atishi celebrated Chhath Puja at Chhath Pooja Ghat in Balmukund Khand, Giri Nagar. 

Residents in Delhi’s Geeta Colony took to the streets after arriving at artificial ghats prepared for Chhath Puja, only to find them dry and without water. The lack of water disrupted the traditional offering of ‘Arghya’ to the setting sun, a key ritual in the puja.

“There is no water for us to complete the Chhath Puja. The sun is setting and our time to offer the ‘Arghya’ is slipping away,” lamented a devotee. “They could have informed us earlier; we would have managed by filling tubs on our rooftops. This feels like an insult,” she added, expressing frustration. Locals also complained that attempts to reach the local MLA for assistance were unsuccessful, as his phone was reportedly switched off.

BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj offered 'Arghya' to the setting sun on the third day of Chhath Puja in Delhi.

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren offered 'arghya' to the setting sun in Ranchi.

Jharkhand Elections 2024: CM Hemant Soren addresses a public meeting in Murhu of Khunti district. 

Chhath Puja 2024: Devotees start arriving at Digha Ghat in Patna, Bihar, to offer 'arghya' to the setting Sun.

Gujarat: A massive fire breaks out at a pharma company in Valsad. Fire tenders present at the spot. Details awaited.

Baba Siddique murder case: Mumbai Crime Branch arrested two more accused in Baba Siddique murder case. A total of 18 accused have been arrested so far. Both the accused were arrested from Pune: Mumbai Crime Branch

Shah Rukh Khan receives threat, Mumbai police file case.

Dehradun: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the logo of Rajat Utsav and Timur perfume during 'Pravasi Uttarakhandi Sammelan.

Pune: NCP-SCP workers protest against BJP leader Sadabhau Khot over his remarks on Sharad Pawar.

Centre doubles fines on stubble burning by farmers amid Delhi's worsening air quality crisis.

Bihar: The mortal remains of folk singer Sharda Sinha consigned to flames at Patna's Gulbi Ghat.

 Mumbai:  Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray & senior leaders of the party release 'Vachan Nama' for the state elections.

PDP moves a fresh resolution in J&K Assembly seeking restoration of Articles 370 and 35A.

J-K Assembly Speakers directed marshalling out of BJP members who stormed the well of the House.

J-K Assembly Speaker directs nothing should be recorded or reported on ruckus in the House over special status resolution.

On party leader Nawab Malik's candidature, Maharashtra Dy CM Ajit Pawar said,  "We have given him candidature so we will have to go for his campaign. No allegations against him have been proven till now so how can he be declared a convict".

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that the implementation of 'one rank one pension' for veterans was a significant step towards reaffirming the nation's gratitude to its heroes. In a post on X, he noted that the scheme, a promise of the BJP before the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, was implemented on this day.
After coming to power, Modi prioritised the rolling out of the plan to address the major grievance of retired defence personnel. He said, "This was a tribute to the courage and sacrifices of our veterans and ex-service personnel who dedicate their lives to protecting our nation.The decision to implement OROP was a significant step towards addressing this long-standing demand and reaffirming our nation's gratitude to our heroes."

Final rites of late singer Sharda Sinha being performed with full state honours at Gulbi Ghat in Patna.  

Chhath Puja preparations underway at Hathi Ghat in Delhi's ITO. The four-day festival in being celebrated in several parts of India. 

Uttar Pradesh: People take holy dip in Saryu River in Ayodhya on the third day of Chhath Puja.

Mumbai: BMC vehicles sprinkle water in parts of the city to reduce pollution. Visuals from Fort Area.

Consulate General of India in Toronto, Canada has decided to cancel some of the scheduled consular camps in view of the security agencies conveying their inability to provide minimum security protection to the community camp organizers.

Delhi: Toxic foam seen floating on the Yamuna River in Kalindi Kunj, as pollution level in the river remains high.

A layer of smog engulfed parts of Mumbai earlier this morning. Visuals from Juhu Beach.

 Australian PM Anthony Albanese tweets, "Good to speak this morning with President Trump to personally congratulate him on his election victory. We talked about the importance of the Alliance, and the strength of the Australia-US relationship in security, AUKUS, trade and investment. I look forward to working together in the interests of both our countries."

A thick layer of smog covers parts of Delhi as AQI dips further. Visuals from India Gate area.