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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended his greetings on the occasion of Chhath Puja, describing the festival as a reflection of the "deep unity" between culture, nature, and society. He noted that devotees from all sections of society come together at ghats, which he called the "most beautiful" example of India's social harmony. In the 127th episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Modi said, "All of us celebrated Diwali a few days ago, and now a large number of people are bu ...Read More >
Hyderabad: "Komaram Bheem Ji left an indelible mark on the hearts of countless people, especially the tribal community. He instilled new strength in those fighting against the Nizam's atrocities," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday. He said this while addressing the nation during his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat'. Welcoming to 'Mann Ki Baat', Modi said these days, the entire country is immersed in the festive spirit. "All of us celebrated Diwali a few days ago, and now a large ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday shared messages from people in response to his recent letter addressed to the nation during this festive season, emphasising the country's accomplishments. PM Modi mentioned that he had written a letter just after Diwali, wishing the countrymen and highlighting the nation's achievements and shared that he received very positive responses. Addressing the 127th episode of his monthly radio programme, 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Mod ...Read More >
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has criticized the INDIA bloc for opposing electoral roll revisions in Bihar. He stated that every infiltrator will be detected and deported. Shah accused RJD supremo Lalu Prasad of prioritizing his family's prosperity over Bihar's development. He claimed that heinous crimes have decreased under NDA rule, contrasting it with the RJD era. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday slammed the INDIA bloc for opposing the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral r ...Read More >
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital deteriorated on Sunday morning, reaching the 'very poor' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). On Saturday morning, AQI was under the "poor" category, with Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) already in effect across Delhi-NCR. As per CPCB, AQI in Lodhi Road is recorded at 287 in the 'very poor' category, and at India Gate and the surrounding areas, it was recorded at 325 in the same category. The A ...Read More >
Doctors across the region have attributed this spike to the combined effects of air and noise pollution. New Delhi: The days following Diwali have once again brought a sharp decline in Delhi-NCR's air quality, with hospitals reporting a noticeable surge in respiratory and pregnancy-related complications. Doctors across the region have attributed this spike to the combined effects of air and noise pollution caused by the widespread bursting of firecrackers, particularly during late-night hours ...Read More >
The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) has invoked the 12-point GRAP Stage II plan to curb further deterioration, following a review of current meteorological conditions and air quality forecasts. New Delhi: Delhi and the National Capital Region continued to grapple with unhealthy air on Thursday, October 23, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) staying in the 'very poor' to 'severe' range despite measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage II. ...Read More >
Bollywood actor Harshvardhan Rane was mobbed by fans in an Ahmedabad mall following the success of Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat. Fans flooded the mall during his promotional visit, reflecting the film's growing popularity and his rising stardom Bollywood actor Harshvardhan Rane was recently mobbed by fans at a mall in Ahmedabad after the success of his latest film, Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat. Because of its success, the film transformed Rane into a household name, which made interactions with fans ve ...Read More >
Kolkata: With the city still reeling from incidents of violence and noise pollution during Diwali and Kali Puja, community elders have appealed for a clean and green Chhath Puja this year. Several organisations representing residents of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh in Kolkata have urged devotees to refrain from bursting illegal crackers, playing loud music, or polluting water bodies during the festival.Mamta Singh, president of the Rashtriya Bihari Samaj, said her organisation had appealed to all mem ...Read More >
Nagpur: Maharashtra's ongoing sand shortage is expected to ease significantly within the next 15 days, revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said on Saturday. The revenue department has readied the auction of 350 sand ghats, while over 500 sand depots have already been made operational across the state, he added. Speaking to the media in Nagpur, Bawankule said that the shortage was temporary and stemmed from the annual three-month ban on sand excavation between June 30 and September 30, impo ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India trialled cloud seeding over its smog-filled capital for the first time, spraying a chemical from an aeroplane to encourage rain and wash deadly particles out of the air. Cloud seeding is the practice of using aeroplanes to fire salt or other chemicals into clouds to induce rain. New Delhi city authorities, working with the government's Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, launched a test run on Thursday (Oct 23) afternoon using a Cessna light aeroplane over the city's northe ...Read More >
In return, India may reduce imports of Russian oil and open its market to non-genetically modified American corn and soymeal products. The U.S. and India are close to a possible trade deal that would reduce tariffs on Indian exports to about 15% to 16% from the current 50%, according to the Mint. In return, India may reduce imports of Russian oil and open its market to non-genetically modified American corn and soymeal products. The bilateral trade agreement could be announced when President D ...Read More >
Jaipur: Officials from Jaipur Municipal Corporations, Heritage and Greater had promised before Diwali that no open garbage depots or littered streets would be seen after the festival. However, the very next morning, the city woke up to streets with overflowing bins, plastic waste, and scattered remains of fireworks, a sight that still hasn't changed.The sanitation work in the city has been slow for the past five days, as several municipal employees have remained on extended holidays. In several ...Read More >
Ghaziabad: A residential building in Indirapuram with 20 flats caught fire on Wednesday night after a skyshot firework exploded in the balcony of a second-floor house and started a blaze that reached the fifth floor within minutes.Crackers were being burst on the street at Friends Avenue - part of extended Diwali celebrations that NCR has been seeing, with Supreme Court's orders restricting cracker-bursting to a two-hour evening window largely ignored, and not enforced either.Six fire tenders to ...Read More >
Addressing the Rozgar Mela virtually, the prime minister highlighted that the reform would increase exports and give young people new opportunities to work on global projects. Hailing the new Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asserted that the country is seeing the "positive impact in the MSME sector and retail trade" and would create new employment opportunities. Addressing the Rozgar Mela virtually, the prime minister highlighted that the reform wou ...Read More >
Sanjay Leela Bhansali reportedly called off a 45-day Italy schedule for 'Love And War' and instead recreated 1970s Italy in a Mumbai studio. Starring Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, and Vicky Kaushal, the film is set to wrap by mid-December and release in March 2026. Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal starrer 'Love And War', directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, is one of the most highly anticipated films. While not many details about the film's plot are known yet, fans are eagerly awaiting an ...Read More >
Ayushmann Khurrana welcomed Aneet Padda to the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU) as the lead in Shakti Shalini. Aneet, who debuted in Saiyaara, appeared in Thamma's post-credit scene. Ayushmann expressed pride in her success as a fellow Punjabi artist. Fresh off the success of her debut film Saiyaara, Aneet Padda has been roped in as the lead actress of Shakti Shalini, the next big chapter in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU). Fans got a glimpse of her character in the post-credits ...Read More >
Saharsa (Bihar) [India], October 25 (ANI): The Union government and the Ministry of Railways have made elaborate arrangements, including running special trains for Bihar migrant workers returning home for Chhath Puja, Union Minister Nityanand Rai said on Saturday, rebutting Opposition leaders' criticism against the Centre over train arrangements during the festive season. "Union government and the Ministry of Railways have made elaborate arrangements, and a lot of trains are being run for our m ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 25 (PTI) A 33-year-old man allegedly killed his twin daughters while on the way to his native place in Maharashtra's Buldhana district and later surrendered before police, an official said. While the grisly incident took place on October 21, accused Rahul Sheshrao Chavan surrendered on Saturday. Chavan, who works in a private company in Pune, had planned to visit his native village in Washim district for Diwali with his wife and daughters Pranali and Pratiksha. The couple, however ...Read More >
An analysis of CPCB data showed that post-Diwali, PM 2.5 levels have touched 488 micrograms per cubic metre, the highest in five years and over three times the pre-festival level of 156.6 micrograms per cubic metre. Three out of four households in Delhi-NCR are already experiencing the ill-effects of toxic air, with common complaints ranging from sore throat and cough to burning eyes, headaches and disturbed sleep, according to an online survey by citizen engagement platform LocalCircles. An a ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Harshvardhan Rane's latest romantic drama, Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat, has met with a good reception, confirming his prowess in the genre after his career-best performance in the 2016 release Sanam Teri Kasam. Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat's run at the box office, particularly over the competitive Diwali weekend of October 2025, is a highlight in the actor's ten-year-long career. Now, let's take the time to look back at Harshvardhan Rane's journey from his debut to establishing himself in r ...Read More >
According to Vineet Abhishek, Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, this remarkable feat comes amid the operation of numerous Diwali-Chhath Festival Special trains on the division's already busy network. Despite these challenges, meticulous planning, seamless coordination, and dedicated teamwork ensured flawless punctuality. The Mumbai Central Division manages one of India's busiest and most complex passenger operations, running over 1,400 suburban trains and around 150 Mail/Expres ...Read More >
Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday criticised the NDA government for the severe overcrowding in trains headed to Bihar during the festive season. Gandhi said passengers were being transported in "inhuman conditions," calling it evidence of the government's "deceptive policies and failed governance." Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Rahul shared a video showing passengers packed into trains and clinging to doors and rooftops. "Trains to Bihar are pack ...Read More >
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday (October 22, 2025) slammed attempts to curb the activities of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), terming them "unfortunate". Speaking to reporters in Thane during the Diwali celebrations, Mr. Shinde affirmed the Sangh's "strong nationalist credentials and commitment to public service". "Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh is a staunchly patriotic and nationalist organisation. The RSS always steps forward to help when the country is in cr ...Read More >
New Delhi (PTI): The Congress claimed on Saturday that the Centre has not honoured its promise of running an adequate number of special Bihar-bound trains during the festive season, saying it "lied" in the run-up to the election in the state to garner votes and that "helpless travellers" are a living proof of the NDA's "deceitful policies". Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claimed that trains to Bihar are "packed" and tickets impossible to get, with the journey becoming "inhuman" during the festive ...Read More >
New Delhi: Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday said nearly 1.5 crore train passengers have travelled so far in this festive season, adding that over 2.5 crore passengers are likely to travel by the end of the festival season. Vaishnaw informed that big holding areas have been set up at 30 railway stations for smoother crowd management. Speaking to reporters here, the minister further said that during former Railways Minister Lalu Prasad's tenure, 178 special trains were run during t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 25 (PTI) Three out of four households in Delhi-NCR are already experiencing the ill-effects of toxic air, with common complaints ranging from sore throat and cough to burning eyes, headaches and disturbed sleep, according to an online survey by citizen engagement platform LocalCircles. An analysis of CPCB data showed that post-Diwali, PM 2.5 levels have touched 488 micrograms per cubic metre, the highest in five years and over three times the pre-festival level of 156.6 microgram ...Read More >
Mumbai Oct 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Aside from being a Sandalwood heartthrob, Rishab Shetty is also a perfect family man. For the 'Kantara' actor, Diwali 2025 was all about creating 'a lifetime of memories' with his loved ones. Rishab took to social media and dropped a couple of festive photos with his better half, Pragathi Rishab Shetty, son Ranvit Shetty, and daughter Raadya Shetty. All four of them were seen looking Diwali-ready in stunning ethnic attire. Posting pics from the Diwali celebration ...Read More >
Netflix has released the grand finale of its animated retelling of the Mahabharata with Kurukshetra Part 2: The Great War of Mahabharata, now streaming from October 24, 2025. The series brings to life the climactic days of the Kurukshetra war between the Pandavas and Kauravas through striking animation and deep moral storytelling. The first part of the series, which premiered on October 10, covered the initial nine days of the 18-day war and ended with the death of Jayadratha. Kurukshetra Part ...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 >
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