Monday, October 13, 2025
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Amoebic meningoencephalitis: 23 deaths reported in Kerala, says state health minister
 
KERALA OCTOBER 12:(msn) A total of 104 cases of amoebic encephalitis (brain fever) have been reported so far in Kerala, of which 23 patients have died, state health minister Veena George said here on today. The state is battling the rare and often fatal brain infection caused by the "brain-eating amoeba" Naegleria fowleri taking the lives of several innocent people. Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram districts have been most affected according to estimates, while cases are also increasing in Ko....
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Landslide damages several commercial structures in J-K's Udhampur
 
JAMMU OCTOBER 12:- Several commercial structures were damaged in a landslide in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, officials said. The landslide struck Narsoo market in the Somroli area along the Jammu-Srinagar national highway around 11.30 am, resulting in damage to a recently opened hotel building and a couple of shops, the officials said. They said there was no report of any casualty as all the buildings in the market area were evacuated before the landslide completely d....
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BJP leaders meet in Srinagar to finalise bypoll strategy
 
Srinagar, Oct 12 : Leader of Opposition and senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma said on Sunday that the party held an important meeting of its 28 MLAs in Srinagar to discuss the strategy for the upcoming by-elections in Jammu and Kashmir. He said the meeting was convened after the BJP Parliamentary Board announced three candidates for the bypolls scheduled on October 24. “Among the announced names are our State President Satya Sharma, Senior Leader and Vice President Rakesh Mahajan, and Dr. Ali Moh....
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CS reviews implementation and enforcement of GST 2.0 reforms
 
Srinagar, Oct 12 : Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, on Sunday chaired a meeting to review the implementation and enforcement of GST 2.0 reforms across J&K. The reforms are aimed at ensuring that the benefits of tax rate reductions, especially on lifesaving medicines and essential commodities are passed on directly to consumers, thereby enhancing affordability and public savings. The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, Finance; Commissioner Secretary, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer....
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KNS Holds Annual Workshop, Calls for Responsible Journalism Amid Social Media Misinformation Surge
 
Srinagar, October 12 : The Kashmir News Service group of publications on Sunday held its annual media workshop at the prominent hotel Radisson, M.A. Road, Srinagar, with correspondents from districts and Srinagar city, senior editors, and KNS journalists participating in the day-long programme. The workshop focused on reinforcing responsible journalism at a time when unverified content on social media is diluting public trust. Speakers said the unchecked growth of Facebook pages and anony....
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Special entry in Indian army starts . Learn and earn the salary
Last date for submissions of application form is fixed on 6th November 2025
 
NEW DELHI OCTOBER 10:- The Indian army has made a special announcement for unemployed youths of India with an ample opportunities for to join in the India army where made the advertisement through the world wide knowing msn platform said that for the Indian Army TGC 143 Recruitment 2025 the government of India has taken the initiative to absorb the unemployed youths in India army with learnable salary facts and during the training period approximately 56,400 be admissible the salary per m....
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NC to meet congress in Delhi tonight as Parties weigh Rajya Sabha Deal
Alliance looks at PDP, smaller Parties to outnumber BJP
 
Srinagar, Oct 10 : With four Rajya Sabha seats from Jammu and Kashmir coming up for elections, the National Conference has begun a crucial round of internal and alliance consultations in Delhi to decide which seat will be handed to the Congress under their existing pre-poll arrangement. Senior party leaders told media reporters at Srinagar that the NC’s top brass is already in the capital and the matter is being treated as “a final allocation decision rather than exploration.” The NC–Cong....
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The Afghan government will not allow any group or individual to use the territory of Afghanistan against India.
India's commitment for humanitarian assistance programmes to Afghanistan
 
NEW DELHI OCTOBER 10:- External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar today expressed his deep appreciation to Afghanistan for its strong condemnation of the Pahalgam terror attack on 22nd April. In a Joint Statement following talks between Dr. S. Jaishankar and his counterpart Afghan Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi in New Delhi, both sides unequivocally condemned all acts of terrorism emanating from regional countries. They underscored the importance of promoting peace, stability, and m....
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Vice-President Radhakrishnan Briefed On Key Women And Child Development Schemes
 
NEW DELHI OCTOBER 10:- Union Minister of Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi and Union Minister of State Savitri Thakur today called on Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan at Parliament House today. During the meeting, the Vice-President was apprised of the Ministry’s key schemes, recent initiatives, and strategic future plans. The Vice-President was briefed on the Ministry’s concerted efforts and long-term vision to provide a safe, secure, healthy, and productive environment for women an....
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Union Health Secretary Inspects Nirman Bhawan Under Special Campaign 5.0
 
NEW DELHI OCTOBER 10:- Union Health Secretary, Punya Salila Srivastava today inspected cleanliness of the corridors and rooms of Nirman Bhawan in New Delhi today, with special focus on hygienic condition of the canteens and systematic management of Record Room, under the Special Campaign 5.0. Identification and disposal of e-waste and unserviceable items was also reviewed.The Department of Health and Family Welfare along with its Hospitals, Attached and Subordinate Offices is taking part in th....
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Nation/World
PM Modi To Launch PM Dhan-Dhaanya Yojana And Self-Reliance In Pulses Mission
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Gujarat man posed as RAW agent, scammed people with fake ‘secret posting' jobs
Army Colonel Arrested in Himachal Pradesh Espionage Case
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Train Engine Catches Fire In Maharashtra, No Casualties Reported
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Kerala Legislative Assembly Takes Up Rare Brain Infection Concern
Union Minister Piyush Goyal Launches ‘Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar’ Campaign In Mumbai
 
Sports
LG Addresses Athletes at 10th All India Police Judo Cluster
International and National Athletes Arrive in Gulmarg for Zabarvan Legends Series
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India crush Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025 as Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel stifle batting line-up and Suryakumar guides chase
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