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Bhubaneswar: The BJD chief, Naveen Patnaik, on Saturday sought the personal intervention of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for the early and safe release of an Odisha resident allegedly abducted by militants in the West African country of Mali. Twenty-eight-year-old P Venkataramana is a resident of Patnaik's Assembly constituency Hinjili from where he has been elected for six consecutive terms since 2000. Taking to X, Patnaik said: "Concerned to know that P Venkataramana of Hinjilicut b ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, July 5: On the eve of Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram, the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha recalled the sacrifices made by Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS). In his message, the Lieutenant Governor said, "the sacrifices of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions at Karbala and their steadfast commitment to the universal ideals of justice and human dignity continue to inspire the humanity to uphold the values of unity, social harmony and righteousness." "On this solemn occasion, let us im ...Read More >
Jaipur: Congress state president Govind Singh Dotasra Saturday said Bhajan Lal Sharma will not remain the chief minister for five years, while reiterating that the state's BJP govt will last five years. Dotasra accused the BJP govt of deliberately delaying local body and panchayat elections by misusing constitutional provisions. The Congress party will launch a major movement against the govt for not conducting elections for urban bodies and panchayati raj institutions on time, he said. "Under n ...Read More >
Nagpur: The city is preparing for Muharram with Ashura, 10th day of the Islamic month, set to be observed on Sunday by Shia and Sunni Muslims.The Dawoodi Bohra community solemnly observed Ashura, the 10th day of Moharram, on Saturday to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Husain (AS), the beloved grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), who laid down his life in the historic battle of Karbala upholding values of justice, truth and righteousness, as per their calendar. Each group commemorates the day w ...Read More >
Affan Yesvi is a Sufi scholar, columnist, and entrepreneur. As a descendant of the 11th-century Sufi saint, Khawaja Ahmed Yasawi - a mystic, poet, and founder of the Yasaviyya Sufi order in Central Asia - Affan carries a rich spiritual legacy. LESS ... MORE True strength lies in standing up for what is right, even when faced with insurmountable challenges. This timeless lesson from the spiritual struggle of Karbala has inspired man towards goodness, nobility, valour and strength for centuries. ...Read More >
Baramulla, Jul 5: Hundreds of mourners from Delina and its neighbouring villages Saturday participated in the Muharram procession, the 9th day of the month of Muharram-Ul-Haram at Delina area of north Kashmir's Baramulla district. The procession was one of the series of processions being held in the month of Muharram, the first month of Islamic calendar. Dressed in black and carrying flags bearing religious inscriptions, participants from the villages of Hygam, Bulgam, Bohripora, Syedpora, Uri ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 05: On the eve of Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram, the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinhaand Chief minister Omar Abdullah recalled the sacrifices made by Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS). In his message, the Lieutenant Governor said: "The sacrifices of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions at Karbala, and their steadfast commitment to the universal ideals of justice and human dignity continue to inspire the humanity to uphold the values of unity, social harmony and righteousness. On ...Read More >
Jhansi: A bomb threat delayed the Durg-bound Chhattisgarh Sampark Kranti Express on Friday night, when it was halted at Virangana Laxmibai Jhansi railway station for nearly an hour. The threat turned out to be a hoax, and the train resumed its journey after a thorough inspection. According to SP, GRP, Vipul Srivastav, after the train left Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station in Delhi around 6pm on Friday, a call was recieved at the railway helpline 139, claiming that a bomb had been planted in a sl ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: On the eve of Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram, the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah paid glowing tributes to Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS). In his message, the Lieutenant Governor said: "The sacrifices of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions at Karbala, and their steadfast commitment to the universal ideals of justice and human dignity continue to inspire the humanity to uphold the values of unity, social harmony and righteousness. "On this solemn ...Read More >
Kolkata, Jul 5 (PTI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday urged the people of the state to maintain peace and harmony on the occasion of Muharram. "Maintain peace and harmony in holy Muharram," Banerjee posted on X ahead of Muharram on Sunday. Also Read | PM Narendra Modi, Argentine President Javier Milei Agree to Diversify India-Argentina Trade Basket, Vows to Expand Cooperation in Defence, Security and Minerals (Watch Videos). Security in and around Kolkata, as well as all ...Read More >
Kolkata, Jul 5 (PTI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday urged the people of the state to maintain peace and harmony on the occasion of Muharram. "Maintain peace and harmony in holy Muharram," Banerjee posted on X ahead of Muharram on Sunday. Security in and around Kolkata, as well as all districts of West Bengal, has been tightened for the day. Muharram, the first month of the Islamic Hijri calendar, is a period of mourning for many Muslims, particularly the Shia community ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 5 (Maxim News): With just one day to go for Ashura, the historic Bibi ka Alam procession in Hyderabad is set to maintain its centuries-old tradition. Laxmi, a trained elephant from Tumkur, Karnataka, arrived in the city on Saturday to carry the revered alam on Sunday, July 6, during the solemn Muharram procession. This year's arrival came after some uncertainty, as the Telangana Forest Department earlier denied permission for an elephant from Delhi, citing logistical concerns. H ...Read More >
More than 5,500 police personnel will be deployed across Karachi on Friday for the security of 8th Muharram processions. Stringent security measures are being taken across the country, such as army deployment as well as a crackdown on sectarian content and hate mongers, ahead of Ashura (Muharram 10), which will be observed on Sunday. According to the Karachi police, as many as 829 processions and 5,227 majalis are scheduled to take place during the first 10 days of Muharram. "Karachi police [ ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 4 (ANI): Senior police officials of the Jammu and Kashmir police distributed water bottles among the Shia mourners who participated in the Muharram procession on Friday. According to IGP Kashmir Zone, Vidhi Kumar Birdi, the J-K police and officials have made security-related arrangements to ensure that the "Azadars" do not face any kind of problem. He informed that traffic regulations were also imposed as the procession was being held in the main area ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 04: Speaking on the preparations for the Muharram processions, the Divisional Commissioner of Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, stated that all necessary arrangements have been made by the police to ensure the safe and secure conduct of the event, as thousands of devotees participated in the 8th Muharram procession along M.A. Road in Srinagar. Vijay Kumar Bidhuri said, "This is the third consecutive year that Muharram is being observed. The District Administration has made all necess ...Read More >
Will schools remain closed on 7th July 2025 for Muharram? Here's the latest update on the possible national holiday in India based on moon sighting and official government notification. As Muharram approaches, schools and parents across India are closely watching for official updates on whether July 7, 2025, will be declared a holiday. Muharram marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year and is observed on the 1st day of the month of Muharram in the Hijri calendar. This year, the date in India ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 2 (PTI) Sebi on Wednesday said it has permitted a one-time special window for investors to re-lodge physical share transfer requests that were submitted before April 1, 2019, but rejected or returned due to deficiencies. The six-month window will be open from July 7 to January 6, 2026, as part of the regulator's effort to ease investing and safeguard investor rights. Also Read | How Is the Next Dalai Lama Chosen? Know How the Successor of the 14th Dalai Lama Will Be Picked. Transf ...Read More >
Jammu, Jul 2 (PTI) State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC) has set up a permanent disaster management complex at Baltal, Ganderbal district, for pilgrims undertaking the Amarnath Yatra, a company official said. This Disaster Management and Yatri Niwas Complex will become operational on Friday, he added. Also Read | How Is the Next Dalai Lama Chosen? Know How the Successor of the 14th Dalai Lama Will Be Picked. As part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, ONG ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jul 2 (PTI) A 30-year-old Infosys employee was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly "filming" a female colleague inside the women's washroom at the company's Electronic City campus, police said. The accused, identified as Swapnil Nagesh Mali, a Senior Associate Consultant from Sangli, Maharashtra, was caught by HR personnel and handed over to the police. Also Read | How Is the Next Dalai Lama Chosen? Know How the Successor of the 14th Dalai Lama Will Be Picked. There was no immediat ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 2 (PTI) A 32-year-old robber wanted in multiple cases, including armed robberies and illegal arms possession, was arrested after a brief exchange of fire with police near Delhi's Sarai Kale Khan area, a police official said on Wednesday. The accused, Lalit alias Nepali, sustained a bullet injury to his left leg during the encounter, while Assistant Commissioner of Police (Lajpat Nagar) Mihir Sakaria escaped unhurt due to his bulletproof jacket, the official said. Also Read | How ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 2 (PTI) State-owned NMDC has reported a record 31 per cent jump in its iron ore production to 11.99 million tonnes (MT) in the April-June quarter of 2025-26 compared to 9.19 MT in the year-ago period, according to a statement. Its sales rose by 14 per cent to 11.51 MT in the first quarter of FY26 compared to 10.07 MT in the first quarter of 2024-25, the company said in the statement on Wednesday. Also Read | How Is the Next Dalai Lama Chosen? Know How the Successor of the 14th D ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 02: Muharram, the first month of Islamic calendar, has begun in India and Muslims, especially Shia Muslims, are gearing up to observe Ashura this weekend. Ashura is observed on 10th day of Muharram month. Ahead of Ashura, there is a rising interest in Google Search regarding the date of Ashura holiday, also known as Muharram holiday. If you are also looking for the Muharram 2025 holiday date in India and want to know if stock market, banks and schools will remain open or shut, here' ...Read More >
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has said that Muharram is a reminder of the historic struggle for human rights. In his message at the beginning of the Islamic month of Muharram on Friday, he stated that it was during this month that Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, was martyred by enemies. "Muharram is a reminder of the historic struggle for human rights. It is the day when Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, was martyred by enemies. The ...Read More >
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