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Haridwar (Uttarakhand) [India], July 10 (ANI): A large number of devotees gathered to take a holy dip in the Ganga River at Har Ki Pauri on the occasion of Guru Purnima on Thursday. Rahul, who reached Haridwar to take the holy dip, said to ANI, I am very excited, and the environment is also very good. I am here to take the holy dip in the Ganga and will start my Kanwar Yatra as well.... I asked the Ganga to give me success in my academic journey. Suman, who reached Haridwar from Delhi, said, T ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 10: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt greetings on Thursday on the occasion of Guru Purnima, a festival dedicated to expressing reverence for spiritual and academic mentors. The day, deeply rooted in Indian tradition, honours the pivotal role played by gurus in guiding individuals from ignorance to enlightenment. Taking to X, PM Modi wrote, "Best wishes to everyone on the special occasion of Guru Purnima." Union Home Minister Amit Shah also greeted citizens on the ...Read More >
Ujjain, July 10: On the auspicious day of Guru Purnima, the sacred Bhasma Aarti was performed at the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain. Devotees gathered in large numbers to witness the early morning ritual, which is considered very divine. The temple resonated with chants and spiritual fervor, marking the worship of Lord Shiva and spiritual gurus. Today also marks the end of the month of Ashadh and the beginning of the month of Sawan. From today, the Kanvar Yatra will also begin. Guru ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 8 (PTI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday termed BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's recent comments as "ill-advised," warning they could sow "confusion in the minds of people", as leaders cutting across party lines condemned the Jharkhand politician's statement. Fadnavis's reaction comes as Dubey's "inappropriate" remarks on the language issue drew sharp condemnation from across the political spectrum, including strong disapproval from within the state BJP and ruling al ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 8 (PTI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday termed BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's recent comments as "ill-advised," warning they could sow "confusion in the minds of people", as leaders cutting across party lines condemned the Jharkhand politician's statement. Fadnavis's reaction comes as Dubey's "inappropriate" remarks on the language issue drew sharp condemnation from across the political spectrum, including strong disapproval from within the state BJP and ruling al ...Read More >
THE bitterness of the Ludhiana West Assembly bypoll still in the air, leaders of the Congress, Aam Aadmi Party and BJP have found common cause in Punjab - in singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh. As producers of Dosanjh's latest film Sardaar Ji 3 skip releasing it in India due to the controversy generated over his co-star Hania Amir being a Pakistani - with calls also made to revoke his citizenship - Sikh leaders across the three parties have called the treatment of the artist, one of India's largest gl ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], July 6 (ANI): Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday described Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee as an "ardent" nationalist leader and noted that the tricolour is now "flying high" in Kashmir. "We pay our respects at the feet of the ardent nationalist leader and founder of Bharatiya Jana Sangh, Dr. Shyama Prasad Mookerjee. It was Dr. Mukherjee who established Bharatiya Jana Sangh as a new political party based on Indian culture, values, ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi charmed lawmakers in Trinidad and Tobago with a mix of heartfelt diplomacy and light-hearted cricket banter during his address to the joint sitting of the country's Parliament on Friday. Highlighting the shared love for the game, PM Modi joked, "I must say, Indians are among the most passionate fans of the West Indies cricket team. We cheer for them with all our heart, except when they are playing against India." His remark sparked laughter across the cham ...Read More >
Chennai: Actress Sai Pallavi, who plays the role of Goddess Sita in the highly anticipated magnum opus Ramayana, shared the film's introduction video on Thursday. Expressing her excitement, Sai Pallavi said she feels blessed to experience Sita's journey alongside a stellar cast and crew chosen to recreate this ancient epic. Posting on her X timeline, she wrote, "With the blessings of Maa Sita, I get to experience her journey along with pioneers picked by the divine to recreate the Epic! With a ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The first glimpse of Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari and starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash, has just dropped. And it's already making waves in the industry. The teaser introduces yet another cinematic vision of India's most cherished epic. But amid the grandeur, one small phrase stood out to us: "Filmed for IMAX." For casual moviegoers, this might sound like just another buzzword. But in reality, it hints at a promise of a cinematic experience that's larger, sharper, ...Read More >
MUMBAI - India's regulator has restrained Jane Street Group from accessing the local securities market, dealing a severe hit to the US trading firm that generated more than US$2.3 billion (S$2.9 billion) in net revenue from equity derivatives in the South Asian nation in 2024. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) said it would seize 48.4 billion rupees (S$722 million) from Jane Street, which it claimed is the total amount of unlawful gains made by the fund, according to the order. ...Read More >
Port of Spain, July 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Reiterating the contribution of the Indian diaspora in Trinidad and Tobago and the Carribean country's friendly ties with India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday, also met three Indian youths -- Shankar Ramjattan, Nicholas Maraj and Vince Mahato, who won the 'Bharat Ko Janiye' (Know India) Quiz here. "Met youngsters Shankar Ramjattan, Nicholas Maraj and Vince Mahato, who are winners of the Bharat Ko Janiye (Know India) Quiz in Trinidad & Tobago. T ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: PM Modi will reach Port of Spain Thursday on the first visit by an Indian PM to Trinidad and Tobago since 1999. While this will be his first official visit, part of the focus on strengthening engagement with the Carribean nation's Indian diaspora, Modi's ties with Trinidad and Tobago, stretch back 25 years.In Aug 2000, as BJP general secretary, he attended World Hindu Conference. The gathering had brought together over 1,000 delegates from across the globe. Modi's keynote address focu ...Read More >
Chennai, July 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Sai Pallavi, who plays the role of Sita in director Nitish Tiwari's eagerly awaited magnum opus 'Ramayana', on Thursday shared the introduction video put out by the makers of the film, saying that with the blessings of Maa Sita, she would get to experience Sita's journey along with pioneers picked by the divine to recreate the epic! Taking to her X timeline to share the link to the first glimpse of the upcoming epic 'Ramayana', featuring Ranbir Kapoor an ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], July 2 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday took a jibe at opposition parties in Bihar while addressing the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) state executive meeting and said that India has always been secular. The Defence Minister questioned the opposition regarding the definition of secular amid the ongoing controversy over Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Dattatreya Hosabale's suggestion to reconsider the inclusion of words 'secular and socialist' in the Pr ...Read More >
Patna: The Bihar government decided on Tuesday to develop Goddess Sita's birthplace at Punaura Dham in Sitamarhi district, around 140km north of the state capital, at a cost of Rs 883 crore. The foundation stone of the project, modelled on the lines of the Ram Temple and pilgrimage area of Ayodhya, would be laid in August. A cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar gave its nod to the plan provided by the tourism department, which comes in the run-up to the state Assembly election ...Read More >
Khandwa (Madhya Pradesh): CM Mohan Yadav renewed his appeal for water conservation as Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan, which has been running for three months across the state, concluded on Monday. The closing ceremony of the campaign was held in Khandwa where Yadav inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of water conservation works worth over Rs 1,518 crore. PM praises campaign success Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the programme virtually and said that the Jal Ganga Sanvardhan Abhiya ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Congress national general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala Monday kicked off a feedback-cum-review exercise in Karnataka, aimed at evaluating the performance of the govt led by chief minister Siddaramaiah and to quell murmurs of dissent.The move also comes amid speculation of a change at the helm and a cabinet reshuffle, but Surjewala firmly denied any connection to changes at the top."This is purely an organisational exercise," Surjewala said. "Unlike what is being projected -- whic ...Read More >
Lucknow: Highlighting the impact of a consumption-driven society on humans, animals, and environment as was evident during Covid-19 pandemic, President Droupadi Murmu called upon doctors and researchers to allow compassion and empathy to guide their work, especially in their service to animals.Awarding 24 medals and degrees to 576 graduates at the 11th convocation ceremony of the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) in Bareilly on Monday, the President recalled her own connection with nat ...Read More >
Bareilly, Jun 30 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu on Monday said she feels that using the word 'pashu' for animals was "inappropriate" and referred to them as 'jeevan dhan' or wealth of life. Speaking at the 11th convocation ceremony of the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Murmu said life without animals cannot be imagined. "Truly speaking, animals and human beings share a relationship. Today, we have technology, but in the past, they (animals) were our 'saadhan' (for transportation) ...Read More >
Srinagar- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said foreign countries were told clearly during the post-Operation Sindoor diplomatic outreach that in case of a fresh provocation, India would repeat its action. Speaking at a discussion at the Ahmedabad Management Association, Tharoor said Indian delegations which visited foreign countries in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor managed to convey that India acted with restraint and responsibility. "In other places, we actually were able to get s ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 29 (ANI): CPI(M) Rajya Sabha MP Sandosh Kumar on Sunday wrote a letter to RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat, urging him to recognise the critical role of secularism and socialism as foundational values of the Indian Constitution after RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale's call for reconsideration of the words 'secularism' and 'socialism' from the Preamble of the Constitution. In his letter, Kumar criticised recent statements made by the senior RSS functionary, quest ...Read More >
Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh has gotten support from BJP national spokesperson RP Singh and former DSGMC chief Manjit Singh G K.has amid backlash for his film 'Sardaar Ji 3' starring Pakistan actor Hania Aamir. In a post on his X account on Friday R P Singh described Dosanjh as "a national asset and a global ambassador of Indian culture" and slammed the Federation of Western India Cine Employees for demanding action against the celebrity. "FWICE's call to revoke his Indian citizensh ...Read More >
Haridwar: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sakshi Maharaj on Sunday demanded that hotel, dhaba and eatery owners on the Kanwar Yatra routes should display their names and identities on boards outside their business establishments. The owners, who hide their identities under fake names, on the Kanwar Yatra routes should not be spared, he told reporters here. "Tampering with faith of the Hindu devotees during the Kanwar Yatra will not be tolerated," said the Unnao MP. The food shops on the Kanwa ...Read More >
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Bengaluru Crime: A woman's body, believed to be between 30 and 35 years old, was found stuffed inside a sack and dumped in a garbage truck in Bengaluru early Thursday. The identity of the woman is yet to be confirmed. Police said the sack was discovered by BBMP sanitation workers who immediately alerted the authorities. The body was found with her hands and neck tied, raising strong suspicion of murder. Officials stated that the body had been placed inside a gunny bag before being thrown into t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 29 (PTI) Amid the row over RSS leader Dattatreya Hosabale's remarks on the Constitution's Preamble, CPI MP P Sandosh Kumar on Sunday wrote to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, questioning if the organisation "truly accept the Indian Constitution". Hosabale, the general secretary of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the ideologue mentor of the ruling BJP, on Thursday called for a review of the words "secular" and "socialist" inserted into the Preamble by way of the 42nd Amendment. Al ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 29 (PTI) Amid the row over RSS leader Dattatreya Hosabale's remarks on the Constitution's Preamble, CPI MP P Sandosh Kumar on Sunday wrote to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, questioning if the organisation "truly accept the Indian Constitution". Hosabale, the general secretary of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the ideologue mentor of the ruling BJP, on Thursday called for a review of the words "secular" and "socialist" inserted into the Preamble by way of the 42nd Amendment. He ...Read More >
Mumbai: Bollywood is the heart of Indian cinema and one of the biggest film industries in the world. Known for its colorful songs, emotional stories, and grand sets, Bollywood movies are loved not just in India, but in over 180 countries. It plays an important role in taking Indian culture to a global stage and has created stars who are famous across the world. But behind the glamour, the 1990s were a dangerous time for Bollywood. The underworld -- criminal gangs started to control the industry ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The BJP rushed to the defence of the state government over its decision to introduce Hindi as an optional language for Classes 1 to 5 after the Thackeray cousins announced their decision to hold a joint morcha against "imposition" of Hindi in state schools.CM Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said Marathi is compulsory, Hindi is optional. "Basically, students can learn any Indian language. We have accepted the three-language policy. When NE was introduced, the Uddhav Thackeray govt was in offi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale's comments pitching to remove the words 'secular and socialist' from the Preamble of the Indian Constitution has sparked massive outrage in the political circle with the opposition leaders and parties labelling it as an 'insult to the Constitution' and an attack on its framers, including Babasaheb Ambedkar. However, BJP leaders and alliance party Shiv Sena came to defend the RSS leader, rei ...Read More >
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