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July 24, 2026 10:02 AM

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Northern Railway runs special train for stranded passengers amid highway closure

In Jammu and Kashmir, amid the continued closure of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway due to heavy rainfall, landslides and shooting stones, the Northern Railway yesterday introduced a special train between Srinagar and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to facilitate stranded passengers. The special tr...

July 24, 2026 9:57 AM

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Heavy rain continues in Jammu region; Jammu-Srinagar highway remains closed

In Jammu and Kashmir, heavy rainfall continued to lash several parts of the Jammu division for the third consecutive day today, triggering cloudbursts and flash floods across the region. The 250-kilometre strategic Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) remained closed to traffic due to inclement w...

July 24, 2026 9:20 AM

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Flood death toll in Assam rises to 47; over 7.21 lakh people affected

The death toll due to floods in Assam has risen to 47, with six more deaths reported yesterday. More than 7.21 lakh people are affected by the floods in 11 districts across the state. As many as 24,124 people have taken shelter in 103 relief camps, while 255 relief distribution centres have been set...

July 24, 2026 8:57 AM

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Heavy rains lash Gujarat; relief and rescue operations in full swing

Torrential rains have battered Gujarat over the past 48 hours, causing severe waterlogging and flash flood-like conditions in several districts, including Ahmedabad, Surat, Navsari and Valsad. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel chaired a high-level review meeting in Gandhinagar late last night to assess...

July 24, 2026 8:33 AM

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Andhra Pradesh CM calls for technology-driven, people-friendly policing

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has called for a visible, people-friendly and technology-driven policing system to effectively address emerging law and order challenges. Addressing the AP Police Retreat 2026 – Future Ready AP Police Conference in Vijayawada, the Chief Minister sai...

July 24, 2026 8:30 AM

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Maharashtra CM launches BHARAT TAXI service at Navi Mumbai International Airport

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has launched the BHARAT TAXI service at the Navi Mumbai International Airport, describing it as a transparent, affordable and driver-friendly alternative to private ride-hailing platforms. The service was inaugurated at a ceremony jointly organised by the...

July 24, 2026 7:29 AM

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DMRC closes 17 Metro stations in Delhi until further notice

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced the closure of 17 Metro stations with effect from 7:30 AM today until further notice due to security reasons in the national capital. The affected stations are Lok Kalyan Marg, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Ramakrishna Ashram Marg, Barakhambha Road, ...

July 23, 2026 9:48 PM

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Jammu police and SDRF save stranded persons through well-coordinated operation

  In Jammu and Kashmir, in a swift and well-coordinated rescue operation, Jammu Police and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) today successfully rescued two persons who were stranded in the River Tawi near Prambli, Phallian Mandal, following a sudden rise in the water level. Akashvani Jammu Co...