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JAIPUR: Seven of a family, including two children, died after the car they were travelling in skidded off the road and plunged into a deep, rainwater-filled pit along Jaipur Ring Road early Sunday."Prima facie, it appears the car was speeding and being driven drowsily. The driver lost control of the car, which crashed into the divider, slipped through a 20ft-wide passage, falling 16ft into a water- filled underpass," a cop said.Shivdaspura SHO Surendra Saini identified the victims as Ram Raj Vaishnav (38) of Sanganer who was driving, his wife Madhu (36), their son Rudra (14 months), Ram's brother-in-law Ashok Vaishnav (47) of Bhilwara, Ashok's wife Seema (48), their son Rohit (30), and Rohit's son Gajraj (6).The family left Jaipur on Sept 12 in Ram Raj's taxi for Haridwar to immerse the ashes of Ashok's father. After completing the post-death rituals, they were heading back when tragedy struck around 4am, ASI (traffic accident) Ram Ratan said. The accident came to light around 12.30pm when a passersby spotted the submerged vehicle and alerted cops. Shivdaspura Police reached the scene and used a crane to retrieve the car. It took nearly an hour to recover all seven bodies. Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma condoled the tragedy on X, calling it "extremely tragic and heart-wrenching".
GURGAON: The investigation into the murder of a 25-year-old former international tennis player, allegedly by her father, has revealed a sudden deterioration in their relationship. The apparent reason was a disagreement over the academy she ran near their house, but the roots clearly run deeper. The father, who claims to have spent Rs 2 crore on his daughter's tennis career, told interrogators he was troubled by questions about her "character" that some of his associates had raised.Deepak Yadav, who shot Radhika at their house Thursday morning, had allegedly been insisting for two weeks on her ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], September 14 (ANI): Seven members of a family, including two children, were found dead after their car fell into a waterlogged underpass on the Ring Road in Chaksu area in Jaipur district on Sunday. Police said that the victims were returning from Haridwar after immersing ashes when the tragedy struck. An official said a passerby spotted a car half-submerged in the underpass around 12:30 pm and immediately informed authorities. Upon receiving the information, police rushed to the spot. Speaking to ANI, Jaipur South DCP said, "At around 12.30 pm, we got informatio ...Read More >
Jammu, Sept 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha paid his obeisance at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine on Tuesday, praying for peace and prosperity in the country and the UT. "Heartfelt greetings to all on the sacred festival of Maha Ashtami. Today, at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Temple, performed worship and rituals and prayed for the happiness, peace, prosperity, and good health of all citizens", the LG said in a post on his X handle.. On day eight of the auspicious nine-day festival of Navratri, devotees of Maa Durga worship Maa Mahagauri. Navratri, being observed from Septem ...Read More >
Valmiki Jayanti School Holiday 2025: A public holiday on the occasion of Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti Valmiki Jayanti Holiday 2025: Schools in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh will remain closed tomorrow, October 7, 2025, on the occasion of Valmiki Jayanti. The day is celebrated to honour the teachings of Maharishi Valmiki on his birth anniversary. He is regarded as the Adikavi (first poet) of Sanskrit literature and the author of the Ramayana. In Jammu division, all government and private schools will sta ...Read More >
Krishna Janmashtami 2025 will be celebrated with devotion and joy on Friday, 15 August 2025 across India. According to the Hindu Panchang, this sacred festival marks the divine birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, born to Devaki and Vasudeva in Mathura. This year will mark the 5,252nd birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. For devotees in different parts of the country, the auspicious Nishita Puja hours vary slightly: The Nishita Puja is believed to be the precise moment of ...Read More >
Kolkata, September 30: Maha Ashtami, one of the most significant days of the Durga Puja festival, is being celebrated with immense devotion across West Bengal on Tuesday. Large crowds of devotees thronged temples and puja pandals in various parts of the state, including Murshidabad, Kolaghat, East Midnapore, and Kolkata, to offer prayers and participate in rituals dedicated to Goddess Durga. In Murshidabad, the Ashtami Durga Puja was organised by the Arunachal Durga Puja Committee, a women-led initiative. Devotees gathered in large numbers to take part in the puja ceremonies and offer their p ...Read More >
As many as seven people were killed when the car they were returning home in skidded off the road and fell into a nullah on the outskirts of Jaipur on the Tonk Jaipur Highway. As many as seven people were killed when the car they were returning home in skidded off the road and fell into a nullah on the outskirts of Jaipur on the Tonk Jaipur Highway. The accident took place post midnight last night near Shivdaspura. However, it was noticed by a boy on Sunday afternoon. The boy saw the overturned ...Read More >
Jaipur: Seven of a family, including two children, died after the car they were travelling in skidded off the road and plunged into a deep, rainwater-filled underpass along Jaipur Ring Road early Sunday."We are probing the case. Prima facie, it appears that the car was speeding and was being driven drowsily. The driver lost control of the vehicle, which crashed into the divider, slipped through a 20ft-wide passage, falling 16ft below into a water-filled underpass," a cop said. Police suspect the accident occurred around 4am near Prahladpura under Shivdaspura police station area.Shivdaspura SHO ...Read More >
Dhar, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) National President of the Antarrashtriya Hindu Parishad (International Hindu Council), Pravin Togadia, visited the disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Dhar on Tuesday amid an ongoing satyagraha by the Hindu community. "How can namaz be performed at a place where clear evidence of a Hindu temple exists? The Mughal era is over. The current governments are committed to protecting religious rights. Hindus must be given full, uninterrupted right to worship at their sacred sites," he asserted. Hundreds of devotees gathered in the morning for collective r ...Read More >
Digha: A day after Rath Yatra, the festive fervour continues in Digha as the seaside town is now gearing up to host Ulta Rath or the return journey of the deities from the 'Masir Bari' or the old Jagannath temple. On July 5 -- the Ulta Rath day -- hotels are hoping for fresh tourist influx. Though the deities are currently in Masir Bari, a large queue of devotees visited the newly-constructed Jagannath temple on Saturday. They offered prayers to the stone idol permanently installed there. It is the wooden idols of Jagannath, Balaram and Subhadra that have taken the chairot rides. Bipradash Cha ...Read More >
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): The city witnessed the beginning of Govardhan Puja festivities on October 21, with temples, community spaces, and gaushalas coming alive with devotional preparations, cultural offerings, and symbolic rituals. The celebrations continue today, October 22, with the main puja and Annakut rituals set to draw large gatherings across Indore. In several parts of the city, symbolic mounds representing Govardhan Hill were created using mud and cow dung, adorned with flowers and food items. Devotees decorated cows with turmeric, garlands, and coloured fabrics, acknowledging thei ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], June 27 (ANI): Joining the nation in celebrating the auspicious festival of Rath Yatra, the ISKCON temple and Hare Krishna Mandir in Tripura's Agartala on Friday hosted a grand celebration, drawing thousands of devotees from across Tripura. The vibrant and spiritually uplifting procession was marked by chanting, devotional songs, cultural performances, and traditional rituals. The streets of Agartala came alive as Lord Jagannath, along with his siblings Balabhadra and Subhadra, embarked on the annual chariot journey amid joyous cries of "Jai Jagannath." The holy ch ...Read More >
Keonjhar: Thousands of devotees converged in Keonjhar town on Friday to participate in Rath Yatra. The chariot of Lord Balabhadra, considered the world's 'tallest' chariot, became the focal point of celebrations, drawing crowds from far and wide.Festivities commenced in the afternoon as servitors performed 'Dhadi Pahandi' ritual, ceremoniously escorting the deities from the temple to the chariot amid religious chants, creating a sanctified atmosphere.Panchanan Sahu, a servitor and caretaker of the temple, said, "This morning, we conducted rituals for the deities in the temple. In the afternoon ...Read More >
Jammu- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reviewed the ongoing restoration work of the historic Mubarak Mandi complex, which was the power centre of the Dogra kings in Jammu, and stressed on enhancing its heritage appeal. The Mubarak Mandi Complex is one of Jammu's most significant architectural heritage sites and is envisioned as a comprehensive cultural centre, housing museums, conference venues and heritage hospitality services. Accompanied by Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani and MLA Yudhvir Sethi during the visit, the chief minister was briefed in detail on the multi-phas ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], September 14 (ANI): Seven members of a family, including two children, were found dead after their car fell into a waterlogged underpass on the Ring Road in Chaksu area in Jaipur district on Sunday. Police said that the victims were returning from Haridwar after immersing ashes when the tragedy struck. Also Read | 'Refusal to Marry After Consensual Live-In Relationship Not a Cognisable Offence', Says Allahabad High Court; Rejects Woman's Rape Allegation Against Partner. An official said a passerby spotted a car half-submerged in the underpass around 12:30 pm and ...Read More >
Bhilwara: Three men from Phulia Kala village in Bhilwara district drowned in Khari river Monday, after attending the cremation of four of their neighbours who had died in a car accident on Jaipur Ring Road the previous day.During the post-death ritual bathing ceremony, Mahendra Mali (25), Bardi Chand (34) and Mahesh Sharma (35) were washed away by the river's strong currents while trying to save each other. Four others who tried to help them were hospitalised, some in critical condition. The community, which was already mourning, is now in a shock over the back-to-back tragedies.Early Sunday, ...Read More >
Udupi: Udupi's temple town was steeped in festivity on Monday as the annual Krishna Leelotsava, popularly known as Vitla Pindi, transformed Car Street into a vibrant spectacle of devotion. Under clear skies, thousands of devotees thronged Sri Krishna Mutt to seek darshan and participate in the celebrations. The day began with annadana initiated by Paryaya Sri Puttige Mutt seers -- Sri Sugunendra Theertha Swamiji and Sri Sushreendra Theertha Swamiji -- who served prasadam to devotees after the Palla Pooje ritual. In the afternoon, the traditional earthen idol of Lord Krishna was placed on the ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The members of Jain community in twin cities celebrated the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Mahavir with devotion on Tuesday. The ceremony started with special ritual using herbs and medicinal plants, signifying spiritual purification and healing. Devotees were engaged in religious rituals inspired by the teachings of Mahavir, who preached the right faith, knowledge and right conduct for the welfare of society. All 35 Jain temples in the city have been adorned with lights and floral decorations for the occasion. Special arrangements were made at the Jain temple at Feelkhana, Shree Ja ...Read More >
Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 11 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday performed holy rituals on the first day of the holy month of 'Sawan', at the Gorakhnath Temple. The Chief Minister also performed 'Rudrabhishek' and 'Havan' at the temple to mark this occasion. Also Read | Stocks To Buy or Sell Today, July 11, 2025: TCS, Hindustan Unilever, and Birla Corporation Among Shares That May Remain in Spotlight on Friday. Chief Minister Adityanath is also the mahant (head priest) of the Gorakhnath Math. Meanwhile, devotees queued up in large numbers outside the ...Read More >
Jammu, Jul 18 (PTI) Senior officials of the Jammu and Kashmir government reviewed the arrangements for the smooth conduct of the 13-day-long Budha Amarnath pilgrimage in Poonch district that will begin on July 28. Deputy Inspector General of Police Tejinder Singh reviewed security in Poonch and stressed ensuring the safety of the devotees. "The first batch will depart from the Bhagwati Nagar basecamp in Jammu on July 28, moving towards the Mandi tehsil in Poonch in a regulated convoy amid full security arrangements," a spokesperson said. Jammu Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar and Inspec ...Read More >
Kerala Lottery Result SAMRUDHI SM 12 Results Live: The first winner of today's lottery game- SAMRUDHI SM 12 lottery- takes home Rs 1 crore as a cash prize. The Kerala lottery is one of the most trusted games in the country. Kerala Lottery Result Sunday 20-07-2025: The Kerala lottery is back with another fun game- that may lead you to win Rs 1 crore! The results for today's Kerala lottery games- SAMRUDHI SM 12 Sunday- are announced. The Kerala lottery results are announced here, so people with tickets for today's game can stay in touch with this live blog. Samrudhi Lottery Series: MN, MO, MP, ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October 21 (ANI): A case has been registered against three unidentified women after a video showing them offering namaz on the premises of Pune's historic Shaniwar wada went viral on social media, sparking protests by BJP MP Medha Kulkarni and members of other organisations. According to the Pune City Police, the FIR has been filed under provisions of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Rules, 1959, for allegedly violating restrictions applicable to protected monuments. Also Read | Muhurat Trading 2025: NSE, BSE to Hold Diwali Muhura ...Read More >
Jodhpur/Jaipur: The political battle between former chief minister Ashok Gehlot and Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat intensified Friday as both leaders traded accusations over the controversial Sanjivani credit cooperative society scam.In a pointed statement, Gehlot challenged Shekhawat to meet with victims of the scam rather than pursuing legal action through defamation suit against him. "I urge Shekhawat ji -- you are a cabinet minister, it's a big responsibility. Come forward, hold a di ...Read More >
The sacred coastal city of Puri is bustling with devotional energy as preparations intensify for the Bahuda Yatra 2025, the revered return journey of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra, and Chakraraj Sudarshan from the Gundicha Temple to the Shree Jagannath Temple. After the completion of the important Hera Panchami ritual on Tuesday night, the focus shifted to the Dakshina Moda (southward turning) of the three grand Rath Yatra chariots. On Wednesday, July 2, the chariots of Devi Sub ...Read More >
Puri, Jul 7 (PTI) Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) in Puri on Monday announced that the ASI has completed repair of the 12th century shrine's 'Ratna Bhandar' (treasury) and inventory-related work will begin after approval of the state government. This was announced in a joint press briefing by SJTA Chief Administrator Arabinda Padhee and Archaeological Survey of India's (ASI) Superintending Archaeologist, D B Garnayak here. ASI is the custodian of the 65-metre-tall imposing temple in the seaside town. "By the infinite grace of the Lord, the conservation and renovation work of th ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], July 11 (ANI): Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari offered prayers at the historic Shri Rajrajeshwar Shiva Temple, located within the City Palace in Jaipur, marking the auspicious beginning of the holy month of 'Sawan'. On the occasion, she performed Jal and Dugdha Abhishek (ritual bathing with water and milk) of Lord Shiva and prayed for the peace, prosperity and well-being of the people of the state. 'Sawan' is the fifth month of the Hindu lunar calendar, and is considered one of the holiest months in Hinduism. Also Read | Stocks To Buy or Sell Today, Ju ...Read More >
The actress further described the festival, adding, 'It's a day when even street dogs walk with pride, their eyes shining beneath marigolds, as if they know they're sacred. Kukur Tihar reflects the soul of Nepal -- a culture where compassion is devotion and where every living being is seen as divine.' She added, 'In the light of Tihar lamps, we are reminded -- to love gently, to honour deeply, and to live in harmony with all life.' For the uninitiated, the festival of Kukur Tihar is celebrated i ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], September 14 (ANI): Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma expressed deep sorrow after seven members of a family died in a tragic road accident in Jaipur. The Chief Minister called the tragedy extremely heartbreaking and heart-rending. He also offered prayers for the departed souls and extended condolences to the grieving family. In a post on X, the CM said, The news of the loss of lives in a road accident in the Shivdaspura area of Jaipur is extremely heartbreaking and heart-rending. My condolences are with the bereaved families. May the Lord grant a place at ...Read More >
Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh): Sawan Somvar, the Mondays that fall during the holy month of Sawan (Shravan), are among the most spiritually potent days for Lord Shiva devotees. The ancient Chausath Yogini Temple in Bhedaghat, houses an unparalleled idol: Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati seated together on Nandi the bull, in a wedding pose. The temple is located on a small hilltop overlooking the Narmada river and is approached by a long flight of about 150 stairs. It follows a circular plan with inner and outer diameters. The circular courtyard houses a shrine dedicated to Shiva and Parvati. Datin ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Delhi government will soon begin clearing pending electric vehicle (EV) subsidy dues amounting to about ₹140 crore, officials said on Monday as per PTI. Transport Minister Pankaj Singh confirmed that the department will verify all subsidy applications to resolve the backlog, which has piled up over the past two years. "The process of identifying eligible beneficiaries has already started," an official said. A dedicated portal for clearing dues is also being prepared. The development follows a September 3 Delhi High Court directive asking the government to take immediate steps ...Read More >