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Lalbaugcha Raja 2025: The much-awaited first look of Lalbaugcha Raja has been revealed, sparking excitement across Mumbai ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. This iconic Ganesh idol known as the King of Lalbaug continues to attract millions of devotees each year symbolizing faith, devotion and cultural unity. First Look of Lalbaugcha Raja 2025 The idol of Lalbaugcha Raja was revealed On August 24, showing Lord Ganesha seated beautifully on his grand throne. The divine presence of Lord Gane ...Read More >
Moradabad: After the controversy over Muslim-owned restaurants and dhabas using Hindu names during the Kanwar Yatra, a fresh dispute has emerged in Moradabad, where band troupes run by Muslims were found operating under the names of Hindu deities. The matter reached Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath through a complaint on the CM portal, prompting district police to step in. On Tuesday, SP City Kumar Ranvijay Singh summoned several band operators and directed them to immediately remove names linked ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Aug 18 (PTI) Five people were electrocuted and four others injured when a chariot came in contact with overhead electric wires during the procession organised as part of Sri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations, police said on Monday. The incident occurred around midnight on Sunday in Ramanthapur when the chariot with Lord Krishna's idol was being taken out in a procession, they said. The vehicle, pulling the decorated chariot, ran out of fuel, following which nine people were pushing i ...Read More >
Dry Day In Delhi: Delhi will see a 48-hour liquor sale shutdown this week, with Independence Day on August 15 and Janmashtami on August 16 both declared dry days. The Delhi government's excise department has issued an order under Rule 52 of the Delhi Excise Rules, 2010, which mandates the closure of liquor vends across all licence categories on these occasions. The order states that retail liquor shops, bars, restaurants, hotels, and clubs will remain shut on these days. Gandhi Jayanti on Octob ...Read More >
Krishna Janmashtami 2025 will be celebrated with devotion and joy on Friday, 15 August 2025 across India. According to the Hindu Panchang, this sacred festival marks the divine birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, born to Devaki and Vasudeva in Mathura. This year will mark the 5,252nd birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. For devotees in different parts of the country, the auspicious Nishita Puja hours vary slightly: The Nishita Puja is believed to be the precise moment o ...Read More >
Tirupati: A Hyderabad-based devotee, K Srikanth, on Tuesday donated Rs 1.1 crore to two wings of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), the official custodian of the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple.Of the total contribution, Rs 1 crore was given to the SV Anna Prasadam Trust and Rs 10 lakh to the SV Gosamrakshana Trust, the temple body said. "Kodali Srikanth donated Rs 1 crore to Sri Venkateswara Anna Prasadam Trust and Rs 10 lakh to Sri Venkateswara Gosamrakshana Trust of TTD on Tuesday morni ...Read More >
NEW DELHI - Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi said on Aug 13 that India's electoral system suffers from "serious discrepancies" and he pledged to continue challenging its integrity through public mobilisation and potentially the courts. Mr Gandhi, the scion of the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty that controls the main opposition Congress party, last week accused authorities of manipulating voter rolls by adding fake names in the 2024 general election and other recent polls. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bh ...Read More >
Lucknow: The Yogi Adityanath govt tabled the Sri Banke Bihari Temple Nyas Bill in the UP assembly on Wednesday, the third day of the monsoon session.The state govt had earlier promulgated an ordinance, Sri Banke Bihari Nyas Adhyadesh. The bill tabled on Wednesday stipulates that the trust will have a right over offerings, donations, and all movable and immovable properties of the temple. This includes idols installed in the temple, offerings/gifts made to deities within the temple premises and p ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) has suggested prioritising women in allocation of deceased donor organs.In a letter to the states/UTs, the apex authority for regulating organ donations and transplants in the country, has said a provision should be made to mark additional points for women recipients of donor organs, to address gender disparity. Studies have shown that while women make up a large percentage of donors, they receive fewer organs than men. "Wo ...Read More >
LUCKNOW: The Yogi Adityanath govt tabled Sri Banke Bihari Temple Nyas Bill in the assembly Wednesday, the third day of the monsoon session.The state govt had earlier promulgated an ordinance, Sri Banke Bihari Nyas Adhyadesh. The bill tabled on Wednesday stipulates that the trust will have a right over offerings, donations, and all movable and immovable properties of the temple. This includes idols installed in the temple, offerings/gifts made to deities within the temple premises and precincts, ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 13 (ANI): Renowned singers Sonu Nigam and Shaan are all set to perform live for a Janmashtami special on OTT. Excited about it, Sonu in a press note, shared his fond memories associated with the Hindu festival. Janmashtami has always been a pious and prayerful event in our house. I have fond memories of my childhood from both Mumbai and Delhi, each has its own distinct way of celebrating the occasion.. My son,now a big boy, loved dressing up as Krishna when ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday decided to recall a part of the judgment it delivered on May 15, 2025, allowing the Uttar Pradesh government to utilise Rs 500 Cr from Shri Banke Bihari temple funds, at Vrindavan in Mathura, for its ambitious scheme to build a corridor around the shrine. Several thousand devotees visit the temple every week. The matter came up before a bench comprising justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi. The state government, earlier this month, had contended before ...Read More >
Criticism has largely stemmed from the Tamil nationalist group Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK), which has taken strong exception to certain elements in Kingdom. The makers of Vijay Deverakonda's recently released movie have issued an apology to the people of Tamil Nadu. This comes at a time when the film has triggered widespread protests in Tamil Nadu, with several groups accusing it of misrepresenting Tamil identity and hurting religious sentiments. Kingdom, directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, premiered g ...Read More >
Jammu, Aug 03: The National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC), through its Regional Office Jammu, on Sunday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner (M) Office, J&K, for the development of the Bhadrakali Temple as a Cultural Heritage Centre at Village Thalwal, Jammu.Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha presided over the MoU signing ceremony at Raj Bhawan. He commended NHPC's initiative under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, em ...Read More >
During a spring restoration in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, ancient Hindu idols and Shivlings were discovered, potentially linked to the Karkoota dynasty. The artefacts, found at the Karkoot Nag spring, are now under the care of the Department of Archives, Archaeology and Museums for study. NEW DELHI: Ancient Hindu idols and Shivlings have been discovered during excavation work for a spring restoration project in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district, officials confirmed on Saturday. According ...Read More >
Srinagar, Aug 3: A collection of centuries-old sculptures unearthed during spring restoration work near a spring in south Kashmir's Anantnag district on Saturday has renewed archaeological interest in the region's layered spiritual and cultural history. Labourers of the Public Works Department (PWD) working at the Karkut Nag spring in the Vail-Nagbal-Salia village of Aishmuqam discovered the relics, which include several Shivlings, a carved stone pillar, and a fragmented sculpture believed to d ...Read More >
Srinagar, Aug 3: The Department of Archives, Archaeology and Museums on Sunday said that an ancient Shivling had been unearthed and safely housed in the SPS Museum Srinagar for public display. A statement of the Department of Archives, Archaeology and Museums issued here said that it was pleased to announce the discovery of an ancient Shivling carved from stone, measuring 137 cm in length and 160 cm in width, approximately dating back to the 10th Century CE, recovered during sand extraction by ...Read More >
Jammu, Aug 03: The National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC), through its Regional Office Jammu, on Sunday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner (M) Office, J&K, for the development of the Bhadrakali Temple as a Cultural Heritage Centre at Village Thalwal, Jammu.Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha presided over the MoU signing ceremony at Raj Bhawan. He commended NHPC's initiative under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, em ...Read More >
JAMMU: National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC), through its Regional Office Jammu, and Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner (M) Office, J&K, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the Development of Bhadrakali Temple as a Cultural Heritage Centre at Village Thalwal, Jammu Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha presided over the MoU signing ceremony at Raj Bhawan. He lauded the initiative of NHPC under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme. Bhadrakali Temple, nestled on ...Read More >
More than 400,000 Hindus took part in a month-long pilgrimage in Indian-held Kashmir, authorities said, shrugging off security worries weeks after a military conflict with Pakistan. The pilgrimage began on July 3 and closes officially on August 9, but organisers said that lashing rains had damaged narrow paths, forcing a premature end. Official Vijay Kumar Bidhuri said in a statement late on Saturday that 415,000 pilgrims had taken part. Many of the faithful began their trek to the Amarnath i ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday said that India's first bullet train between Mumbai and Ahmedabad will commence operations "very soon," and it will reduce travel time between the two cities to just 2 hours and 7 minutes. Talking to reporters at the Bhavnagar terminus in Gujarat, after virtually flagging off three trains: the Ayodhya Express, Rewa-Pune Express, and Jabalpur-Raipur Express, Vaishnaw stated that the bullet train project is moving quick ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, India, Aug 3, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - More than 400,000 Hindus took part in a month-long pilgrimage in contested Indian-run Kashmir, authorities said, shrugging off security worries weeks after conflict with Pakistan. The pilgrimage began on July 3 and closes officially on August 9, but organisers said that lashing rains had damaged narrow paths forcing a premature end. Official Vijay Kumar Bidhuri said in a statement late Saturday that 415,000 pilgrims had taken part. Many of the faithful ...Read More >
Puri (Odisha) [India], July 20 (ANI): Union Minister of State V Somanna on Sunday visited the Jagannath Temple in Puri and offered his prayers to Lord Jagannath. The Minister was accompanied by his family. The Minister urged all Hindus in the country to come to Puri and seek the blessings of Lord Jagannath. Speaking to ANI, the Union Minister said, "This is a historical temple of Lord Jagannath. Hindus in the country should come here and seek his blessings...After PM Modi came to power, this ha ...Read More >
Bank holidays in India vary from one region to another. They differ from one state to the next and are often influenced by local festivities, religious events, and regional festivals. Many people in India are unsure about bank holidays. Reserve Bank of India states banks are closed on the second and fourth SaturdaysWith a busy work schedule, many individuals push their bank related work to Saturday to visit the branch and finish transactions. However, it is always confusing to know if this Satur ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) Delhi-based '3plus4crew', Shylee Preetam from Hyderabad and Riniya Taku from Itanagar were top winners in different categories at the 15th All India K-pop contest here. Organised by the Korean Cultural Centre India, the event concluded with a grand finale at the OP Jindal Auditorium. Also Read | Fish Venkat Death: Telugu Actor Venkat Raj aka Fish Venkat Dies of Kidney Disease and Liver Failure at 53. '3plus4crew' impressed judges with their rendition of Seventeen's "Su ...Read More >
Agartala, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Saturday that the state's traditional 'Ker Puja' is a symbol of faith and unity, and it reflects the rich cultural heritage of the state. "On this occasion of the Ker Puja, I had the opportunity to take blessings near Ujjayanta Palace in Agartala," the Chief Minister told the media after observing the century-old puja from outside the notified areas of the puja ground. As per the customs of the 'Ker Puja', no outsider ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 19 (ANI): A contingent of 23 athletes supported by Reliance Foundation look to compete at the World University Games across six cities in Germany, with events running until July 27. Representing athletics, archery, and judo, these young talents aim to improve international rankings, achieve personal bests, and bring home laurels. The athletics team forms the backbone of the foundation campaign, with 18 athletes competing in sprints, jumps, throws, hurdles, re ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Saturday addressed the Uttarakhand Investment Festival - 2025, organized on the occasion of realisation of Rs 1 lakh crore worth of investments in Uttarakhand, and inauguration and foundation laying ceremony of various development projects worth Rs 1,271 crore by the state government. On this occasion, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Ritu Khanduri B ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Saturday addressed the 'Uttarakhand Investment Festival - 2025', organized on the occasion of realisation of Rs 1 lakh crore worth of investments in Uttarakhand, and inauguration and foundation laying ceremony of various development projects worth Rs 1,271 crore by the state government. On this occasion, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Ritu Khanduri ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jul 19 (PTI) The Uttar Pradesh Police on Saturday said they have busted a large-scale illegal religious conversion racket and arrested 10 people from six states. The probe began in Agra in March after two sisters -- aged 33 and 18 -- were reported missing. Investigations revealed that they were allegedly coerced into religious conversion and were undergoing radicalization, the police said. One of the sisters had also put a picture of a girl holding an AK 47 rifle as her profile pictur ...Read More >
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