September 25, 2026: The fourth edition of the UP International Trade Show begins today in Greater Noida, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath scheduled to inaugurate the five-day event. Meanwhile, heavy to very heavy rain continues in parts of Odisha as a deep depression triggers waterlogging, road disruptions and flood-like conditions.
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- 4th UP International Trade Show begins in Greater Noida
The fourth edition of the UP International Trade Show begins today at India Expo Centre and Mart in Greater Noida. Amit Shah and Yogi Adityanath will inaugurate the five-day event, themed ‘Ultimate Sourcing Destination’. - Heavy to very heavy rain continues in Odisha amid deep depression
Several parts of Odisha are witnessing heavy to very heavy rainfall under the influence of a deep depression over north coastal Andhra Pradesh and adjoining south Odisha. The system has caused waterlogging, road disruptions and flood-like conditions in vulnerable areas. - Mumbai deploys over 24,000 police personnel for Ganesh idol immersions
Mumbai has stepped up security and civic preparations for Ganesh idol immersion processions on Anant Chaturdashi. More than 24,000 police personnel and over 25,000 civic officials and employees are expected to be deployed across the city. - Air Chief Marshal A P Singh reviews operational preparedness in Northern Command theatre
Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal A P Singh visited the strategically important Northern Command theatre to review the operational environment and preparedness. He was briefed by senior military officials during the visit. - West Bengal makes GeM mandatory for government procurement
The West Bengal Government has made the Government e-Marketplace, or GeM, mandatory for procurement of goods and services. The directive applies to departments, subordinate offices and organisations under the state government's administrative control. - Mizoram launches first ‘Pluck & Pay’ festival to promote rural tourism
Mizoram has launched its first ‘Pluck & Pay’ festival in Khawzawl district, allowing visitors to harvest farm produce and pay farmers directly. The initiative aims to expand tourism-led livelihood opportunities in rural communities. - Andhra Pradesh CM reviews rain situation and directs officials to remain alert
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu held a teleconference with Collectors of rain-affected districts and reviewed the situation. District administrations have been directed to remain fully alert as rainfall is expected to continue due to the deep depression. - Delhi LG highlights India’s centuries-old relationship with rivers at Nadi Utsav
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjeet Singh Sandhu said India’s cities, civilisations, literature, music, art and traditions have been deeply connected with rivers for thousands of years. He made the remarks while addressing the inaugural ceremony of the seventh Nadi Utsav in New Delhi. - Nagaland Governor calls for Hindi promotion alongside indigenous languages
Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav called for promoting Hindi while preserving the state’s indigenous languages. He described linguistic diversity as a major cultural strength and highlighted Hindi’s role in communication across different parts of India.
