Afghanistan’s Minister for Commerce and Industry Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi has called for a dramatic expansion of bilateral trade, investment, and diplomatic engagement with India.

The Ram temple of Ayodhya is all set for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s special visit today to hoist the temple flag — a sacred ceremony called “Dhwaj Arohan”.

Volcanic ash from Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi eruption has disrupted airline operations across India, prompting DGCA advisories. The ash plume, carrying dangerous particles, entered Gujarat and moved eastward, forcing airlines like IndiGo and Akasa Air to cancel or divert flights. Airports are on alert for contamination, impacting flights to the Middle East and Europe.