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New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): British High Commissioner Lindy Cameron expressed 'disappointment and sadness' over the vandalism of Mahatma Gandhi's statue in Tavistock Square, London, just days before his birth anniversary on October 2. 'Disappointed and saddened by the vandalism of Gandhiji's statue. The @metpoliceuk have begun an investigation. His teachings of tolerance, peace, and non-violence are timeless and will always bring people together. That's what I'll remember on Gandhi Jayanti, this year and every year,' she said. https://x.com/Lindy_Cameron/status/1973011913492644007 She added that the London Metropolitan Police have begun an investigation into the incident. The High Commission of India in London also condemned the act, calling it a 'shameful act of vandalism' and stating that it had 'taken this up strongly with local authorities.' In a post on X, the mission said, 'This is not just vandalism, but a violent attack on the idea of nonviolence, three days before the International Day of Nonviolence, and on the legacy of the Mahatma.' The post further added, '@HCI_London has taken this up strongly with local authorities for immediate action, and our team is already on site, coordinating with authorities to restore the statue to its original dignity.' https://x.com/HCI_London/status/1972704334879269053 Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary on October 2 is also recognised as the International Day of Nonviolence. The statue, located in Tavistock Square, is a symbol of Gandhi's teachings and stands as a reminder of his lifelong commitment to peace and non-violence. (ANI)
Bengaluru: Mysuru Dasara is set to run for 11 days this year -- a rare extension driven by celestial alignment and cultural planning -- with the inaugural ceremony on Sept 22 and the grand Jamboo Savari taking place on Oct 2, coinciding with Vijayadashami and Gandhi Jayanti.Chairing a high-level meeting at Vidhana Soudha Friday, chief minister Siddaramaiah said, "Mysuru Dasara in 2025 will be celebrated for 11 days, due to a unique astronomical occurrence -- the Panchami tithi (fifth lunar day) will appear on two consecutive days, Sept 26 and 27, a rare alignment that hasn't occurred in nearly ...Read More >
Leh, Sep 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Clashes erupted on Wednesday between protesting youths and the police here as protestors called for hastening of talks between the Centre and the representatives of Ladakh region, pertaining to the demand for inclusion in the 6th Schedule, statehood and protecting the fragile ecosystem of the region. Wednesday's protests followed deterioration in the condition of two of the 15 people sitting on a hunger strike, who were admitted to hospital even as climate activist Sonam Wangchuk decided to break his fast and appealed for peaceful talks. Wangchuk, who had been fa ...Read More >
October 2025 is packed with major festivals like Dussehra, Diwali, Chath Puja and Durga Puja In this festive season, several states will observe many bank holidays during the month. In October 2025, there will be a national holiday when banks across all states will remain closed. Due to various local festivals, several bank branches will also remain closed in different states. While online banking services will remain available, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has listed specific days in October ...Read More >
Amritsar: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey from Jharkhand has claimed that Britain assisted India in executing the 1984 Operation Bluestar at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, stoking a new controversy.In a post on X on Monday, Dubey alleged that then PM Indira Gandhi "launched an attack on the Golden Temple in collaboration with Britain", with British Army officers present in Amritsar.He uploaded a classified British document, "Sikh Community", claiming that on Feb 23, 1984, the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office mentioned in a letter that the Indian govt had sought British advice over a plan to remove Si ...Read More >
MUMBAI: ICICI Bank has rolled back its rule requiring new savings accounts opened after Aug 1 to maintain a monthly average balance (MAB) of Rs 50,000 and has revised the threshold to Rs 15,000. The move follows a social media backlash against the higher balance requirement, which was criticised for making banking exclusive.The bank said it has revised its schedule of charges and MAB requirements following customer feedback. The changes do not apply to salary accounts, senior citizens above 60 years, basic accounts/PM Jan Dhan Yojana accounts, or those opened before July 31, 2025.Meanwhile, HD ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: A defiant Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday scaled the gates of the Naqshband Sahib graveyard to pay tributes to the 22 people killed by the Dogra army on July 13, 1931. The dramatic scene unfolded a day after Abdullah and several leaders of the National Conference and opposition parties were put under house arrest to prevent them from going to the graveyard to mark Martyrs' Day. National Conference president Farooq Abdullah took an autorickshaw from the Khanyar crossing to the martyrs memorial while Minister for Education Sakina Ittoo surprised everyone by r ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised the contribution of RSS, which is completing 100 years of its inception this Dussehra, to nation building through sacrifice and dedication. In his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' address, he said the Sangh fountainhead was formed in 1925 to fight intellectual slavery and restore self-confidence among the people during British rule and at the time of Independence. "This Vijayadashami is special for another reason. This day marks 100 years of the fo ...Read More >
The country's attraction towards Khadi has increased significantly in the last 11 years, said PM Modi. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the 126th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday, called on the countrymen to adopt 'Swadeshi' this Gandhi Jayanti and express pride in it. "October 2 is Gandhi Jayanti. Gandhiji always emphasised the adoption of Swadeshi, and Khadi was the most prominent among them. Unfortunately, after Independence, the charm of Khadi was fading away, but dur ...Read More >
Lieutenant Commander Dilna K and Lieutenant Commander Roopa A, passed through Point Nemo. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised the Indian Navy officers, Lieutenant Commander Dilna and Lieutenant Commander Roopa, who embarked on 'Navika Sagar Parikrama' and travelled a distance of 50,000 kilometres, and congratulated them for the "thrilling" journey. Addressing the 126th episode of his monthly radio programme, 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Modi said, "During this time of Navratri, we ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Oct 2 (PTI) Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria on Thursday paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and former prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversary. A commemorative ceremony was held at Punjab Raj Bhavan on the occasion, an official statement said. After offering floral tributes to both the great leaders, Governor Kataria said, "Mahatma Gandhi was not just a saint, social reformer, politician, and visionary, but truly a world-transforming figure". His thoughts and actions influenced not only India but the entire world. The anti-apart ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader Gellu Srinivas Yadav was arrested by Jubilee Hills police on Saturday, June 28, in connection with the vandalism at MAHAA TV office. At around 9:30 pm, Srinivas was picked up from Telangana Bhavan. Following the incident, five BRS workers were already detained by the police. Security has been tightened in the area following the development. MAHAA TV office in Jubilee Hills was attacked by the party workers, alleging that the news channel was spreading fake news against its chief and former chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR), party's workin ...Read More >
Patna, Aug 1 (PTI) Healthcare services were affected at AIIMS-Patna on Friday as resident doctors went on an "indefinite strike" in protest against the alleged high-handedness of Sheohar MLA Chetan Anand. According to a press statement issued by the Resident Doctors' Association (RDA), AIIMS-Patna, on Friday, "The RDA expresses deep disappointment and anguish over the lack of action by the administration following the violent and traumatic incident that occurred on Wednesday, when MLA Chetan Anand, his wife and their armed guards breached hospital security, physically assaulted staff, and thr ...Read More >
Panaji, Sep 30 (PTI) The Goa government on Tuesday said casinos operating in the state will remain shut on October 2 on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. The Department of Home (General) has informed that as a mark of respect and in order to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi, all gaming operations at casinos in the state will remain closed on October 2, the state government spokesman said. "All the casino licensees shall stop the operations of the casinos for 24 hours in the state with effect from 12 am of October 2 to 12 am of October 3," he said. Goa has six off-shore casinos and other on-shore ...Read More >
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released a comprehensive holiday calendar, urging citizens to plan their banking activities accordingly to avoid inconvenience. Major festivals such as Durga Puja, Dussehra, Diwali, Chhath Puja, Lakshmi Puja, Bhai Dooj, and Gandhi Jayanti contribute to the extended closures. In addition to these, the second and fourth Saturdays and Sundays further reduce working days for banks. 🏦 Key Dates to Note: * October 1: Dussehra, Ayudha Puja, Durga Puja (West Be ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 1 (ANI): Assam Police on Wednesday arrested Shyamkanu Mahanta-the event organiser of the North East Music Festival in Singapore and Sidhartha Sharma who managed superstar Zubeen Garg in relation to the death of the iconic singer. The 52-year-old Assamese music icon died on September 19 following a scuba diving accident in Singapore. His mortal remains were first flown to Delhi and later transported to Guwahati on Sunday morning by a commercial flight. Also Read | 'Student of the Year' Actor Detained With 3.5 Kg Cocaine Worth INR 35 Crore at Chennai Airport. ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge was admitted to MS Ramaiah Hospital in Bengaluru after developing a fever late Tuesday night, sparking concern among party workers and political leaders across the country. Doctors at the hospital are closely monitoring his condition and have assured that there is no immediate cause for alarm. Kharge, 83, was reportedly brought to the renowned medical facility after he complained of persistent fever. A medical team quickly initiated a series of diagnostic tests to determine the cause. While his condition is said to be stable, doctors have kept ...Read More >
Bareilly (UP), Jul 17 (PTI) A teacher from Bahedi district, who went viral recently after reciting a poem mentioning Kanwar Yatra, approached the police on Thursday stating a threat to his life from anti-social elements. A case has been registered at Bahedi police station based on a complaint from Dr Rajneesh Kumar Gangwar, a teacher at MGM Inter College in the district. According to Circle Officer Arun Kumar Singh, Gangwar's complaint says that ever since his recitation of the poem 'Tum Kanwad Lene Mat Jana, Gyaan Ka Deepak Jalaana' (You don't go get Kavad, light the lamp of knowledge inste ...Read More >
New Delhi: Traffic in central Delhi will be affected on Thursday as the traffic police has issued an advisory due to the Janmashtami and Tazia processions.According to police, the traffic movement in Paharganj is likely to be affected from 1.30pm in view of the shobha yatra for Janmashtami and the Tazia procession.The Janmashtami procession will start from Mandir Shri Banke Bihari Ji in Paharganj's Sangatrasan Bazar and pass through Desh Bandhu Gupta Road, Chuna Mandi, Main Bazar, Munja Chowk and Arakashan Road. The Tazia procession will start from Ajmeri Gate and proceed through Pul Paharganj ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Sunday and had an insightful discussion on a wide range of subjects. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, Called on Vice President Thiru CP Radhakrishnan Ji and had an insightful discussion with him on a wide range of subjects. Called on Vice President Thiru CP Radhakrishnan Ji and had an insightful discussion with him on a wide range of subjects. Earlier today, VP Radhakrishnan graced the valedictory session of the third edition of Unmesha - International Literature Festival in Patna, Bihar ...Read More >
Parbhani, Maharashtra (December 11, 2024): A bandh in Parbhani, called to protest the vandalism of a Constitution replica held by a statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, turned violent on Wednesday. The situation escalated as escalated, protesters began pelting stones at shop shutters, vehicles, and residential buildings. Police had to use tear gas to break up the crowd. Protesters were also dispersed with water sprayed from a fire engine. The protest began in the morning as demonstrators started staging sit-ins on Jintur Marg, Pathri Marg, and Basmat Road. Protesters burnt tyres and blocked traffic. ...Read More >
Amritsar: Condemning the defacement and vandalism of Mahatma Gandhi's statue in London ahead of Gandhi Jayanti, the Indian Overseas Congress (IOC) has called for a thorough investigation to identify and expose the forces behind the act.The IOC believed that it was aimed at inciting unrest and urged a public discourse across the UK on the values of peace and non-violence as espoused by Mahatma Gandhi.Kamal Dhaliwal, president, IOC, UK, said the vandalism of Mahatma Gandhi's statue was not merely an attack on a monument but a direct affront to the ideals of peace, non-violence, and mutual respec ...Read More >
New Delhi [India] October 2 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid floral tributes to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri at the Central Hall of the Samvidhan Sadan on his birth anniversary. Following PM Modi, Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju, Piyush Goyal, Arjun Ram Meghwal, and other MPs, also paid their respects to the former Prime Minister. Also Read | Mohan Bhagwat Says 'Pahalgam Attack Revealed India's True Friends' During Public Address on RSS 100th Anniversary (Watch Video). Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tributes to former PM La ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 2 (PTI) Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Thursday paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at the Rajghat here. She also paid floral tributes to former prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri at the Vijay Ghat here. "Today, the entire nation remembers Bapu, who showed the nation the path of truth, peace, and non-violence, and Shastri, who played a crucial role in India's development through his unwavering determination," the Congress said on X, posting pictures of Sonia Gandhi paying tribute to the two leaders. PTI ASK NB NB ...Read More >
Patna: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said wherever there is a Congress govt, 50% reservation barrier would be removed.Addressing the 'Samvidhan Suraksha Sammelan' at Rajgir in Nalanda district, Gandhi said he was firm on his commitment to break the 50% barrier on reservations. "If the population of the marginalised communities is 90%, why is their reservation limited to only 50%?" he asked.He said, "the Telangana govt has already broken the barrier, and wherever a Congress govt is formed, this barrier will be removed there."Gandhi also said Bihar which once guided the world civilisati ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The multi-party parliamentary delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on late Sunday concluded its high-level visit to the United States, wrapping up the final leg of a diplomatic mission aimed at building international consensus on India's counter-terrorism stance following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, which left 26 people dead.Taking to X as he wrapped up the US visit, Tharoor wrote: "If you are born a hundred times, you will do it a hundred times. I will love my country with all my heart... A Watan. The whole world now knows the truth. We are lovers of non-violenc ...Read More >
BENGALURU: BBMP marshals deployed at lake security and supervision wing, ward monitoring and Indira Canteens are working without salaries since March. The situation has arisen after Bangalore Solid Waste Management Limited was carved out of BBMP for garbage management. Their salaries are usually given through the Ex-Servicemen Welfare Society and each marshal is paid Rs 17,500 monthly. "Supervisors say the delay is due to a set of procedures. Earlier, the amount was given to the Ex-Servicemen Welfare Society towards payments from BBMP. Now the files have to be cleared from BWSML to ward mars ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 2 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak paid his respect on the mark of birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. He said, the way in which the Prime Minister is taking the Swadeshi movement forward people have great faith in products manufactured in India. Also Read | Mohan Bhagwat Says 'Pahalgam Attack Revealed India's True Friends' During Public Address on RSS 100th Anniversary (Watch Video). "Everyone believes that through the Swadeshi movement India should fulfil its resolve of a developed India, " he added. Uttar Pradesh Chief M ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) On her milestone 50th birthday, Shilpa Shetty took a heartfelt moment to reflect on her incredible journey and the defining stories that have shaped her both personally and professionally. Celebrating decades of success and growth, she shared insights into the experiences that made her the strong and inspiring woman she is today. Taking to Instagram, she posted a video of her transformation over the years and wrote, "Grateful for my journey and the stories that made me and the ones still on my way. Thank you for all your love and wishes Instafam. #Gratitude #lo ...Read More >
An Indian parliamentary delegation recently concluded a US visit. They met with US Vice President J D Vance and Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau. Discussions focused on India's firm resolve against terrorism originating from Pakistan. The delegation highlighted Operation Sindoor, launched after the Pahalgam attack. US officials reaffirmed support for India's counter-terrorism efforts and the strategic partnership.The all-party Parliamentary delegation wrapped up its visit to the US af ...Read More >
Nagpur: Maharashtra Congress president Harshavardhan Sapkal on Tuesday accused the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) of facing an ideological collapse by invoking Mahatma Gandhi after decades of vilification. "Mahatma Gandhi gave the country lessons in socialism, social justice, truth, and non-violence, while the Sangh's ideology thrived on falsehood and violence. It spread the narrative that Gandhi was responsible for Partition, though the world knows who actually advanced the two-nation theory. Gandhi was maligned for decades, but today the Sangh bows before him. That is nothing but an ideol ...Read More >