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Gandhinagar, Nov 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Narmada district will host the national-level celebration of Tribal Pride Day on November 15 in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking the 150th birth anniversary of revered tribal icon Birsa Munda, also known as Dharti Aaba. As part of the event in Dediapada, the Prime Minister will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for development projects worth over Rs 9,700 crore, jointly funded by the Centre and the Gujarat government. Chief Minis ...Read More >
Officials told this newspaper that preparations are on to create helipads as well as formalise the venue where the Prime Minister will address a gathering of about one lakh participants from tribal communities of South Gujarat Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on November 15 to participate in a ceremony in Dediapada of Narmada district to mark the birth anniversary of tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda. The PM will arrive in Surat, where he will preside over an event before proce ...Read More >
The YouTuber later posted another clip titled "I Survived India's Poop-Throwing Festival". ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * An American YouTuber filmed Karnataka's Gorehabba cow dung festival and posted it online * Tyler Oliveira faced criticism for mocking the religious festival and its cultural significance * His videos showed him covered in dung, describing the event as the "sh*ttiest experience" Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode An ...Read More >
Actor Ajith Kumar recently embarked on a spiritual trip with his wife Shalini and son Aadvik Kumar. As his wife shared pictures of his visit to a Kerala temple on social media, fans noticed a tattoo on his chest for the first time, sparking social media buzz. In the series of pictures that Shalini shared on her social media, the family was seen soaking in the beauty of the temple and its rituals. While the first picture shows her applying tikka on Ajith's forehead, the next one has the three se ...Read More >
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New Delhi: Written, directed, and headlined by Rishab Shetty, Kantara: Chapter 1 has been creating waves at the box office since its theatrical release. After a successful run in cinemas, the highly anticipated mythological action thriller is now set for its OTT debut on Prime Video. Kantara: Chapter 1 continues to make history at the box office, surpassing the lifetime worldwide collection of Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna's Chhaava. According to trade tracking site Sacnilk, it has emerge ...Read More >
Kochi: At least two persons have been arrested so far by the Kerala high court-constituted special investigation team (SIT), which has been probing the misappropriation of gold from the gold-plated copper sheets covering the 'Dwarapalaka' sculptures and the side frames of the sanctum sanctorum at the Sabarimala Sree Ayyappa temple - a case that has escalated into a major political controversy in the state ahead of crucial local body polls. The temple on the hill of Sabarimala, where the presidi ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A Delhi court has dismissed lawyer Mehmood Pracha's plea seeking to declare Supreme Court's 2019 Ayodhya judgment "null and void", calling it a "frivolous and luxurious" attempt to misuse the legal system. District judge Dharmender Rana not only upheld a Rs 1 lakh penalty imposed by a civil court but also added Rs 5 lakh more to "deter" similar cases.Supreme Court's Ayodhya verdict had unanimously awarded the disputed site to the deity Ram Lalla Virajman for temple construction, while ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 25 (ANI): The Patiala House Court has dismissed an appeal filed by advocate Mehmood Pracha challenging the 2019 Ayodhya verdict, calling the case "wholly frivolous, luxurious and an abuse of the process of law." The court also imposed an additional cost of Rs 5 lakh, over and above the Rs 1 lakh already levied by the trial court, directing Pracha to deposit a total of Rs 6 lakh with the Delhi Legal Services Authority (DLSA), New Delhi, within 30 days. Also Read | Pak ...Read More >
Jamshedpur: The auspicious four-day festival of Chhath, dedicated to the worship of the Sun God (Surya Dev) and Chhathi Maiya, began on Saturday with the traditional ritual of Nahay Khaay. The day marked the beginning of one of the most spiritually significant and environmentally rooted festivals of the region, celebrated with deep devotion, purity, and discipline across Jharkhand. From early morning, devotees thronged rivers, ponds, and water bodies across Jamshedpur to take the sacred bath an ...Read More >
Just clarifying my twitter feed was showing a lot of videos and I meant to say " I agree" to a video just below the racist one by some Nate. My mistake. Travelling & didn't check till now, says Trinamool MP. A major controversy erupted after Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra backed a social media post that condemned Indians celebrating Diwali abroad. It also evoked strong reactions from netizens. Moitra wrote "I agree" to a post on X that stated, "Just like that, we've let braindead fucking I ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 25 (PTI) A group of young dancers from the United Kingdom and Poland came together under the guidance of renowned Kuchipudi exponent Arunima Kumar to present a tribute to Indian mythology and traditions at the finale of the India-UK cultural event "Samarpanam" here. The dance recital was held at the Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, on Sunday evening. Among the international students who performed was Anoushka Sunak, daughter of former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and phil ...Read More >
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced October 27 as a government holiday for the Chhath festival. The holiday falls on a Monday, marking the most significant day of the four-day celebration. Devotees will offer prayers to the setting Sun. The festival honors nature, the Sun God, and Chhathi Maiya. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday announced that October 27 will be a government holiday on the occassion of Chhath festival, said a statement from the CMO. The chief minister explained ...Read More >
Sabarimala temple's former administrative officer B Murari Babu has been taken into custody by the Special Investigation Team probing missing gold. Babu, suspended by the Travancore Devaswom Board, is accused in cases involving the disappearance of gold from temple idols and door frames. He allegedly forwarded proposals for electroplating, claiming the gold-clad plates were copper. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the missing gold from the Sabarimala temple has taken former administ ...Read More >
Pathanamthitta (Kerala), Oct 23 (PTI) The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the missing gold from the Sabarimala temple has taken former administrative officer B Murari Babu into custody, sources said on Thursday. Babu, who was suspended by the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) following the gold missing row, was taken into custody from his residence in Changanassery on Wednesday night, they said. He was later shifted to the Crime Branch office in Thiruvananthapuram for interrogation, off ...Read More >
Gopeshwar, Oct 21 (PTI) Uttarakhand Governor Lt Gen (retd) Gurmit Singh visited Badrinath Dham in Uttarakhand's Chamoli on Tuesday. Chamoli District Magistrate Gaurav Kumar and Superintendent of Police Sarvesh Panwar welcomed the governor at the Badirnath helipad. The local police presented the Governor with a guard of honor, after which he proceeded to the Badrinath Dham by car. After visiting the temple, Governor Singh inquired from DM Kumar about the ongoing master plan for the Dham and al ...Read More >
RANCHI, Oct 22 : The festival of Govardhan Puja was celebrated with great devotion, enthusiasm, and traditional fervour across the city today. From vibrant rituals at ISKCON Ranchi to the grand Annakoot Mahabhog offering at the Tapovan Temple, the city witnessed deep expressions of faith and cultural heritage. At the ISKCON Ranchi temple on Kanke Road, devotees organized a grand celebration of Govardhan Puja. An intricately crafted model of Govardhan Hill was displayed as a part of an attractiv ...Read More >
Kochi: The Opposition Congress-led UDF stepped up its demand for the resignation of Kerala's temple affairs (devaswom) minister VN Vasavan and the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president PS Prasanth in the light of the recent High Court observations in the Sabarimala gold pilferage case. The HC division bench on Tuesday had raised the suspicion that top officials of the TDB may have colluded to conceal the misappropriation of gold from the gold-cladded plates covering the 'Dwarapalaka' (door ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Sholay sequence showing Dharmendra hiding behind a Shiva statue has put Javed Akhtar bang in the centre of an escalating social media debate after his comment that he will never be able to write it today. The undated video, in which the lyricist-writer is discussing freedom of speech and democracy, is back in circulation, prompting singer Lucky Ali, among others to take him on for his views on Muslims -- and Hindus. On Monday, he wrote on X in response to a post on Akhtar's vide ...Read More >
KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Tuesday directed the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to thoroughly investigate the aspect of criminal conspiracy in the Sabarimala gold scam, observing that the chain of events commencing in 2019 and the subsequent entrustment of the dwarapalaka idols to Unnikrishnan Potti appeared to be part of a larger and well-orchestrated scheme. The court also referred to a letter dated August 21, 2025, from the Thiruvabharanam Commissioner, citing directions from the presi ...Read More >
Kochi: The Kerala high court on Tuesday, hearing the suo motu issue of pilferage of gold from the 'Dwarapalaka' sculptures at the Sabarimala temple, directed the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to extend its investigation to uncover the 'larger conspiracy' involving officials of the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) in suppressing the theft of gold assets since 2019. The division bench of Justices Raja Vijayaraghavan V and KV Jayakumar conducted the hearing in-camera, restricting the attendance ...Read More >
Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) [India], October 21 (ANI): Emphasising the importance of cow worship, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday said that Govardhan Puja will be celebrated across the state. Speaking to ANI, CM Yadav said, "Cows should always be worshipped. Govardhan Puja can be celebrated at any time, and it is a blessing from God. As Madhya Pradesh is an agricultural state, our sentiments are deeply connected to it." He further highlighted the state government's efforts to ...Read More >
Diwali is one of the most auspicious festivals in India -- a time when homes are cleaned, decorated, and lit up with diyas to welcome Goddess Lakshmi. Among all festive traditions, making rangoli holds a special place. But did you know that according to Vastu Shastra, the placement of your rangoli can affect the energy of your home? Placing it in the wrong spot might block prosperity and invite negativity. This year, Diwali falls on October 20, and as you prepare to decorate your home, here's w ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 19 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has greeted people on the eve of Diwali. According to a release from the Lok Sabha Secretariat, in his message, Birla said: "Heartiest greetings to all on the grand festival of lights, Deepawali. I also extend my best wishes for the upcoming festivals of Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj." Calling the festival of Deepawali is the soul of our culture and traditions, he said: "It is not just an occasion to light lamps and celebrate, but ...Read More >
Kartavya Path transformed into a mesmerizing wonderland for Deepotsav in Delhi, as 1.51 lakh diyas illuminated the night sky. A dazzling display featuring a Ramayana-inspired drone and laser show captivated the audience, alongside heartfelt Ram Katha recitations. High-ranking ministers graced the occasion, heralding a new chapter in Delhi's public Diwali festivities. The Delhi government on Saturday organised a grand "Deepotsav" programme at Kartavya Path on the occasion of Dhanteras, drawing l ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 20 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday flagged off the trucks of the Adharsocial Trust carrying sweets and other festive items for the Indian Army personnel stationed at border areas on the occasion of Diwali. Social worker Shankar Eknath Chakankar of the Adharsocial Trust stated that this is a unique initiative taken by the government to offer a sense of homeliness to the jawans posted at the borders. He mentions that the sweets a ...Read More >
Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], October 20 (ANI): CRPF jawans stationed in Jammu and Kashmir's (J-K) Anantnag celebrated Diwali away from their families by performing the "pooja" and bursting firecrackers. The personnel offered prayers to the deities with flowers, fruits, and sweets, before marking the festival with crackers. They also enjoyed dance and music as they relish in the spirit of Diwali. Menawhile, in Jaisalmer, the BSF personnel celebrated Diwali along the International Borde ...Read More >
Millions of Indians celebrated Diwali on Monday as lamps illuminated homes and streets across the country to mark the Hindu festival symbolising the victory of light over darkness. Diwali, derived from the word "Deepavali", meaning "a row of lights", is typically celebrated by socialising and exchanging gifts. The dates of the festival are based on the Hindu lunar calendar, typically falling in late October or early November. Shoppers crowded markets to buy flowers, lanterns and candles. The ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (AP) - Millions of Indians celebrated Diwali on Monday as lamps illuminated homes and streets across the country to mark the Hindu festival symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. Diwali, derived from the word "Deepavali," meaning "a row of lights," is typically celebrated by socializing and exchanging gifts. The dates of the festival are based on the Hindu lunar calendar, typically falling in late October or early November. Shoppers crowded markets to buy flowers, lanterns a ...Read More >
NEW DELHI(AP) -- Millions of Indians celebrated Diwali on Monday as lamps illuminated homes and streets across the country to mark the Hindu festival symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. Diwali, derived from the word "Deepavali," meaning "a row of lights," is typically celebrated by socializing and exchanging gifts. The dates of the festival are based on the Hindu lunar calendar, typically falling in late October or early November. Shoppers crowded markets to buy flowers, lanterns a ...Read More >
CUTTACK: Just like Durga Puja, Kali Puja in Cuttack city is celebrated with traditional pomp and gaiety with around 75 puja committees erecting the idols of Goddess Kali at their pandals. Sources said the budget for the festival ranges from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 5 lakh per puja committee. Of the total 75 committees, 34 have come up with silver tableau and several of them have decorated the Mother Goddess with massive gold and silver jewellery. Of all the puja committees, Bakhrabad Loka Mandala puja ...Read More >
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