According to temple sources, the deities adorn around 30 different designs of ornaments which include gold, diamond, silver and other precious metals. "Initially, around 138 designs of ornaments were used during the era of King Kapilendra Deb in 1460. Around 208 kg of gold ornaments are used in the ritual even today. But, they are not purely gold. The ornaments are made in mixture of gold, silver, precious stones like diamonds and other metals. There has been no separate estimation on gold weig...Read More
Mizoram is facing a fresh influx of around 300 refugees from Myanmar's Chin state due to renewed clashes between armed groups, leading to the sealing of the Indo-Myanmar gate. The state already shelters over 33,000 Myanmar nationals, along with refugees from Bangladesh and Manipur, all belonging to communities sharing ethnic ties with the Mizos.Owing to renewed clashes in Myanmar, Mizoram has witnessed fresh influx of refugees around 300 refugees have fled to to Zokhawthar village bordering Myan...Read More
India's medical education is set for a big change. The National Medical Council has new rules. These rules allow more experienced doctors to become professors. Government hospitals with 220 beds can now be teaching centers. The goal is to increase the number of medical seats. This will help India get more doctors and improve healthcare.Non-teaching specialists or consultants with 10 years of experience at government hospitals can now be appointed as associate professors, while those with two yea...Read More
Police said the incident came to light when a man filed a child missing complaint at Sector 40 police station on June 23. An FIR was lodged and the police had launched a hunt for the boy. A team from the anti-human trafficking branch of Gurugram Police led by Assistant Sub-Inspector Kuldeep Singh eventually arrested Shivam, a resident of Madhav Vihar Colony in Uttar Pradesh's Agra, on July 2 and rescued the child. Shivam was produced before a city court, which remanded him to four-day police c...Read More
Following threats over his refusal to learn Marathi, investor Sushil Kedia's Worli office in Mumbai was vandalized on Saturday by unidentified individuals. The attackers, who raised slogans supporting MNS chief Raj Thackeray and Marathi pride, pelted stones at Kedia's office. Kedia had earlier challenged Thackeray and vowed not to learn Marathi in response to alleged misconduct.Unidentified persons raised slogans supporting MNS chief Raj Thackeray and vandalised the office of investor Sushil Ked...Read More
New Delhi: A quaint walled residential complex in Sector 39A in south Chandigarh is home to top ministers and officials of the Punjab government. Uniformly marked white boards point to numbers of red-brick single storey bungalows in the complex. There is no name plate outside bungalow number 926. When you enquire if it is home to former Delhi chief minister and senior Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia, two guards from the neighbouring home helpfully say, "This is Satyendra Jain's kothi. Siso...Read More
Chief Justice of India Bhushan Gavai emphasized the importance of studying in one's mother tongue, highlighting its role in fostering conceptual understanding and strong values. During a visit to his alma mater, Chikitsak Samuh Shirodkar School, he credited his teachers and the school for shaping his life and career. Chief Justice of India (CJI) Bhushan Gavai on Sunday stated that studying in one's mother tongue enhances conceptual understanding and instils strong values for life, as he reminis...Read More
Imagine getting paid in lakhs for... sleeping! Sounds unimaginable? Believe it or not, a girl from Pune had accomplished the unthinkable -- she became a lakhpati overnight for catching a good night's sleep for two months. In a unique and increasingly popular internship programme centred around sleep, Pooja Madhav Wavhal, a civil service aspirant from Pune, has emerged as the top performer, earning the title of India's 'Sleep Champion of the Year'. Selected from an enormous pool of over one lakh...Read More
Reliance Jio is facing a major outage across India, with users in Mumbai, Gujarat, and Delhi reporting "no signal" issues. Over 80 percent of complaints on DownDetector point to a complete network blackout. The outage began around 7pm, peaking at 10pm IST. #JioDown trends nationwide, with no official response from Jio yet. Reliance Jio network is reportedly down in many parts of India, according to multiple users across cities. Users from Gujarat, Delhi, and Mumbai are reporting of connectivity...Read More
Patna: In a significant development that has stirred the Sikh community, the high priests of Takhat Shri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib on Saturday pronounced Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal 'tankhaiya' (guilty of religious punishment) on Saturday. The declaration came after Badal repeatedly failed to appear before the religious body despite multiple summons.This is the second time Badal has faced such religious censure, following a similar pronouncement by the Akal Takht in Aug last ye...Read More
Piyush Goyal announced a scheme to boost toy production. The scheme will focus on enhancing design, quality, packaging, and brand building. India's toy industry is now exporting to 153 countries. This shift is due to policy support and quality standards. The government will support startups with innovative toy concepts. Industry leaders see huge potential to increase toy exports from India. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said a scheme to boost toy production in the country...Read More
New Delhi: In a shocking incident, Punjabi actress Tania's father, Dr. Anil Jit Singh Kamboj, was shot by two unidentified assailants at his clinic in Moga, Punjab, on Friday, July 4. The doctor sustained two gunshot wounds and remains in critical condition at a private hospital. According to eyewitness account to Punjab Mania, the attackers arrived on a motorcycle and posed as patients before opening fire at close range while Dr. Kamboj was attending to patients. The Times of India reported, ...Read More
Oil & Lubes 2 min read Delhi govt reverses fuel ban on old vehicles The ban, which came into effect on July 1, aimed to deny fuel to diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years in an effort to combat air pollution. In a significant U-turn, the Delhi government announced the rollback of its contentious policy that restricted fuel supply to older vehicles, just two days after its implementation sparked widespread public anger and operational challenges. The ban, wh...Read More
Finding a suitable kidney donor is still the biggest obstacle, even though Prabhas' support has given the family hope. Telugu actor Prabhas has come forward to show support for veteran comedian Fish Venkat, who is receiving treatment in the intensive care unit and is in critical condition. The well-known philanthropist actor has promised to pay for Venkat's urgent kidney transplant. Sravanthi, Venkat's daughter, confirmed in an interview with One India that Prabhas' team has committed to payin...Read More
Australia has won the second Test against the West Indies by 133 runs to retain the Frank Worrell Trophy with a 2-0 series lead. Set the daunting target of 277 in a low-scoring match on a two-paced pitch which made free stroke play almost impossible, the home side were bundled out for 143 off 34.3 overs for the visitors to take an unbeatable 2-0 lead and extend their 20-year hold on the Frank Worrell Trophy. West Indies vs Australia Test & T20I Series | Watch every ball LIVE with ESPN, availab...Read More
Patna: In a major political declaration, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan on Sunday announced his party's intention to contest all 243 seats in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. Speaking at a public rally in Saran district, bordering his Hajipur Lok Sabha constituency, Paswan's announcement signals a bold shift in the state's political narrative."When I say Chirag Paswan will contest the election, I mean that I will field candidates from all 243 seats in Bihar. I will con...Read More
The Election Commission of India reports that nearly 87% of Bihar's 7.96 crore voters have received semi-filled enumeration forms for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Distributed during the first BLO visit to 1.5 crore households, nearly 38 lakh forms have already been collected. The EC emphasizes 'Inclusion First,' with 1.Nearly 87 per cent of the 7.96 crore voters in Bihar have been provided with semi-filled enumeration forms for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) o...Read More
The internet can be a powerful tool for growth, learning, and connection. But recently, it's become just as effective at spreading toxicity and harm. A recent incident involving the Archita viral video has stirred conversations around privacy, ethics, and digital behavior, especially among younger internet users. Within hours of surfacing, the Archita viral video circulated rapidly across Twitter, Dribbble, Medium, and other platforms. Tagged with adult content headlines, the video provoked cur...Read More
New Delhi, July 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The country holds the promise of a future where every Indian may receive individualised treatment tailored to their genetic makeup, lifestyle and environment, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, said on Sunday. He inaugurated the state-of-the-art Phenome India "National Biobank" at the CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB) in the capital. The newly-launched facility marks a significant...Read More
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Katihar/ Clashes broke out during Muharram processions in Bihar's Gopalganj and Katihar districts on Sunday, police said. Katihar/ Gopalganj, Jul 6 (PTI) Clashes broke out during Muharram processions in Bihar's Gopalganj and Katihar districts on Sunday, police said. In Gopalganj, one person sustained minor injuries in the clash between members of two akharas over performing stunts during the Muharram procession, they said. Also Read | Biha...Read More
The fourth day of the 15th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2025 saw Assam Hockey and Hockey Jammu & Kashmir register victories in... The fourth day of the 15th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2025 saw Assam Hockey and Hockey Jammu & Kashmir register victories in their respective Division 'C' matches at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astroturf Hockey Stadium. With their wins, Division 'C' matches of the 15th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Champions...Read More
The authorities are advising residents and farmers to take precautions due to potential flash floods and urban flooding. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a severe weather warning for several districts in Punjab and Chandigarh Sunday. Thunderstorms and lightning with heavy rain are very likely to occur over several areas in the next 24 hours. The warning comes amid ongoing monsoon activity that has already brought moderate to heavy rain to isolated parts of the region in the past...Read More
BJP's Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, celebrated for his unwavering commitment to ideology, was honored by Union Minister JP Nadda on his birth anniversary. Addressing party workers, Nadda emphasized Mookerjee's sacrifices and India's firm stance on national security post-terror attacks, congratulating workers on political successes in Delhi and Haryana. Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, renowned for his steadfast commitment to ideology, was highlighted by the BJP's national president and Union Health Mini...Read More
Representatives of various Khap panchayats and farmer organisations have announced that they will show black flags to Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, former chief of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), during his visit to Bond Kalan village on Sunday. Singh is expected to attend a felicitation ceremony honouring Asian gold medallist wrestler Rachna Parmar. Parmar recently won a gold medal at the Under-17 Asian Wrestling Championship held in Vietnam. The event's organisers had extended invitatio...Read More
An FIR has been registered by Sector 39 police against the driver of a BMW for performing a dangerous stunt on a busy Noida road. The incident took place around 2.45pm on July 3, near Sector 44 and was captured on a CCTV camera installed on the road, said police. In the now-viral video, a green BMW first stops slowly. A man sitting in the passenger seat steps out and begins recording the stunt on a mobile phone. Moments later, the driver spins the vehicle repeatedly in place at high speed, halt...Read More
With opposition parties accusing the Election Commission of ignoring their concerns, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Saturday (July 5, 2025) asserted that the poll panel maintains a regular dialogue with political parties and 5,000 such meetings have been held in the past four months, beginning from the Assembly level. Replying to queries from reporters in Firozabad, where he came to attend a private programme, Mr. Kumar said that after voters, political parties are the next import...Read More
The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne will honour Aamir Khan's legacy with a special retrospective, including a screening and discussion of his latest film, Sitaare Zameen Par. Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan will attend the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) as its Chief Guest in 2025. Aamir Khan's attendance at the 16th edition of the festival will involve a unique retrospective commemorating his exceptional achievements in Indian cinema, culminating in a spotlight presentation on his m...Read More
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has declared the 6th-century Swapneswar Mahadev temple in Odisha's Khurda district as a protected monument. This Shiva temple, located in Punjiama village, was officially recognized in a Gazette notification on July 2. The declaration follows efforts by both state and central governments, including contributions from various ministers, to preserve Odisha's ancient heritage.The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has declared Swapneswar Mahadev temple, bu...Read More
India is much better placed than countries like China, the USA and the United Kingdom. (Representational) New Delhi: Inequality in India has come down significantly between 2011-12 and 2022-23, making it the fourth-most equal country globally, according to a World Bank report. This is in addition to a sharp decrease in extreme poverty, which has dropped from 16.2 per cent in 2011-12 to 2.3 per cent in 2022-23, an official release said quoting World Bank data. The government attributed the re...Read More
Ramachander Rao belongs to OCs. (File) Hyderabad: Former MLC N Ramchander Rao, an ABVP veteran and senior advocate, on Saturday took over as the new president of the BJP in Telangana, succeeding G Kishan Reddy. Ramchander Rao officially assumed charge at BJP's Telangana headquarters here in the presence of Kishan Reddy, party MP D K Aruna and several other leaders. Ramchander Rao offered prayers at the famous Bhagyalakshmi temple at Charminar here before taking over his new role. He paid tr...Read More