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Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday urged voters in Assam to vote for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in next month's assembly polls, pitching the election as crucial to tackling illegal infiltration and ensuring peace and development in the state. Shah was addressing an election rally in Dhekiajuli to drum up support for BJP candidates from Darrang district, including cabinet minister and sitting MLA Ashok Singha. Voting for all 126 assembly seats in Assam will take place on April 9, and ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 28 (PTI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched a special clean-up drive at Vasudev Ghat on the Yamuna, hours after the conclusion of Chhath Puja on early Tuesday morning. Delhi Mayor Iqbal Singh said that the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) carried out extensive sanitation drives, deploying special teams at more than 1,100 ghats across the city in view of the Chhath Puja celebrations. Accompanied by Culture and Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra, the chief minister collected ...Read More >
Lucknow: As the sun dipped into the horizon, Laxman Mela ground came alive with the shimmering glow of diyas floating on the Gomti river and the melodic echoes of prayers as a sea of humanity gathered to offer evening 'arghya' (offerings) as part of the Chhath festival on Monday.Women, adorned in vibrant sarees and marked with vermillion from nose to forehead, sat across the vedis, escorted by their children and male family members. The air was filled with the sweet scent of offerings as they br ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): Today marks the third day of the Chhath Mahaparv, with devotees across the country offering the traditional evening Arghya to the setting Sun as part of the ongoing four-day festival dedicated to the worship of the Sun God. The four-day Chhath Mahaparv, dedicated to the worship of the Sun God, began on Saturday with the sacred ritual of Nahay-Khay, followed by Kharna on Sunday, and today marks the Sandhya Arghya (evening arghya). Also Read | BMC Elections 2 ...Read More >
Patna, Oct 27 (PTI) A large number of people congregated on the banks of the Ganga river for evening 'arghya' (offerings) to the Sun God on the occasion of Chhath puja on Monday. As the sun set, people offered arghya at several ghats in the state capital, filling the air with hymns. The shimmering diyas floating on the river, and the echo of prayers created a mesmerising atmosphere at Kali Ghat, Kadam Ghat, Patna College Ghat and Krishna Ghat in Patna. Devotional songs dedicated to the Sun God ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 26: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has said that Bollywood singer Sonu Nigam's live concert in Srinagar would give a major fillip to the Union Territory's tourism sector and provide a valuable platform for local artistes to showcase their talent before a wider audience. The Lieutenant Governor's remarks came as the city geared up for the high-profile concert, expected to draw large crowds and highlight Kashmir's growing appeal as a cultural and tourist hub, with ...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 >
The telephone conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on Wednesday has given political momentum to the much-anticipated bilateral trade deal but the last mile run is turning out to be difficult. The telephone conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on Wednesday has given political momentum to the much-anticipated bilateral trade deal but the last mile run is turning out to be difficult. Intense negotiations are unde ...Read More >
No major accidents including loss of life or major injuries were reported. (Representational image) New Delhi: The Delhi Fire Services received 269 emergency calls on Diwali night, an official said on Tuesday. However, no major accidents including loss of life or major injuries were reported, he said. A senior DFS officer said the department remained on high alert throughout the festival, with all fire stations and quick response teams deployed across the city. "We received 269 fire calls t ...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 >
BJP leaders swiftly criticised Yadav, arguing that his statements reflect political appeasement at the expense of cultural traditions.Source : ANI Union Minister Giriraj Singh has hit out at Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav, labelling him an "enemy of sanatanis" after Yadav's controversial comments on the Ayodhya Deepotsav celebrations. Singh criticised Yadav for having a "problem with Diwali but not with Christmas", following the opposition leader's questioning of the Yogi Adityanath- ...Read More >
Govardhan Puja kab hai? Govardhan Puja honors Lord Krishna's feat of lifting Govardhan Hill. Devotees will offer a mountain of food, known as Annakut. Rituals include worship and symbolic gambling. The festival signifies gratitude for nature and divine protection. It highlights humility and balance. Govardhan Puja 2025 date: Diwali, also called Deepawali, is celebrated across India over five days of light, devotion, and festivity. This year, the celebrations will take place from October 18 to O ...Read More >
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday announced that the Delhi government will develop 17 model Chhath ghats along the Yamuna and withdraw all cases filed in previous years against devotees who performed Chhath Puja on the riverbanks. Addressing a press conference at the Delhi Secretariat, Gupta said the government has made extensive arrangements to ensure that this year's Chhath Puja is celebrated with the same devotion and grandeur as Diwali, in a clean, safe, and sacred environment. "Earl ...Read More >
Lucknow: Four days after Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav stoked a row by questioning Yogi Adityanath govt's spending on Deepotsav celebrations, Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Wednesday termed the remark as an "act of self-destruction".VHP international president Alok Kumar said Akhilesh's remarks exposed SP's "anti-Ram" stance, which in 1990 drove party patriarch and former CM Mulayam Singh Yadav to order a firing on 'Ram Bhakts'. "People will respond to SP and its leaders electorally in th ...Read More >
Most of the patients were aged between 10 and 40 years of age. New Delhi: Hospitals across the national capital reported a surge in burn injuries after Diwali celebrations on Tuesday, with dozens of patients admitted due to firecracker-related accidents. According to data from the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Burns Surgery at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), a total of 60 burn cases were recorded between October 19 and October 21, with 33 incidents reported o ...Read More >
Guwahati: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said he is determined to secure justice for Zubeen Garg, who died in Singapore allegedly while swimming on Sept 19. He added that he genuinely cares for the singing icon and assured that justice will be served.The CM met villagers at Nikashi in Baksa's Mushalpur on Tuesday, where a violent situation occurred when thousands of people clashed with the police after the five accused in the Zubeen death case were taken to the district jail there on Sept 15. ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Delhi Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) president Saurabh Bhardwaj on Wednesday alleged that four government agencies "worked together" to manipulate the national capital's air quality data on the night of Diwali, terming it a "criminal act" following reports that an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 1763 was recorded at the Nehru Nagar monitoring station before it was shut down.Speaking to ANI, Bhardwaj said, "They are corrupt and criminals, what they have done is a criminal act... Four differe ...Read More >
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that Diwali celebrations in the capital will be distinct this year under a "sanatani" government. Speaking at a Diwali Milan program, she highlighted initiatives like Yamuna cleaning and the lifting of the green cracker ban, emphasizing the enhanced "divinity and grandness" of the festival. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday said that Diwali in the national capital will be different, as it will be celebrated this year under a "sanatani" government. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 21: The air quality in Delhi plummeted on Tuesday post Diwali as residents flouted the Supreme Court-mandated time slots for bursting of firecrackers, even as the city government blamed the AAP dispensation in Punjab for the toxic haze over the national capital alleging forced stubble burning last night. The city recorded its worst air quality on Tuesday since 2021, with PM2.5 levels reaching 488 micrograms per cubic metre in the 24 hours after Diwali, more than three times the p ...Read More >
Kolkata: While the city was busy celebrating the Diwali-Kali Puja festival on Monday night, doctors across many hospitals in the city were busy tending to patients with burn injuries caused mostly by firecrackers. From adults to children, the emergency wings of these hospitals saw a trickle of injured festive revellers. While most were lucky to escape with minor burns, a few patients were admitted as they needed further treatment.Between Sunday and Monday night, Belle Vue Clinic already treated ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 21: The Kashmiri pandits celebrated the festival of Diwali with great fervour at the Surya Mandir located in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. The temple is situated near the sacred springs and is traditionally a site for religious activities. It is one of the most sacred and significant places of the Diwali celebration. It holds a special significance for the Kashmiri Hindus, especially the pandits.Manisha, a devotee from Mattan, expressed happiness as she li ...Read More >
Ayodhya recently achieved an extraordinary feat during its Deepotsav festivities, claiming two sensational world records. The town was aglow with 2.617 million diyas, casting a magical light across the landscape. In an inspiring show of togetherness, 2,128 individuals gathered to perform 'aarti' in unison, an event that resonated deeply with the spirit of community. Two new world records were set at this year's Deepotsav in Ayodhya: 26.17 lakh diyas lit at the same place as 2,128 people perform ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 21 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday thanked Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu for his warm greetings on the occasion of Diwali and extended his heartiest wishes on the birthday of his Israeli counterpart. In a post on X, he expressed optimism in the India-Israel ties. Also Read | Sanae Takaichi Becomes First Female Prime Minister of Japan. "Thank you, my dear friend, for your warm Diwali greetings. I also extend my heartiest wishes on your birthday. Wishin ...Read More >
New Delhi: World leaders extended their greetings to the Hindu community on one of its biggest festivals on Monday. US president Donald Trump, British prime minister Keir Starmer and Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu were among those who extended warm wishes on Diwali. "Today, I send my best wishes to every American celebrating Diwali-the 'Festival of Lights'. For many Americans, Diwali is a timeless reminder of light's victory over darkness. It is also a time to bring families and frie ...Read More >
Amitabh shared a post on his X handle and wrote, "Happy Diwali" in the caption. Johar uploaded pictures with his children, Yash and Roohi, on his Instagram handle. "Happy Diwali to one and alll.... May the year be full of light , love and laughter.... From mine to yours ... have a happy festive season," he wrote. Akshay shared a post on X and wrote, "Wishing you love, light and laughter this Diwali. #HappyDiwali ". Allu Arjun posted his picture on Instagram. "Happy Diwali," read the caption. ...Read More >
Anticipations for this festive season's trade have skyrocketed, expected to surpass five lakh crore rupees, as brick-and-mortar markets thrive like never before. This Diwali embodies a heartfelt Swadeshi celebration, where the virtues of Indian craftsmanship take center stage. Inspired by Prime Minister Modi's push for local product patronage and favorable GST changes, domestic trade is flourishing. New Delhi: The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Sunday stated that trade during the ...Read More >
Ladakh's Lt Governor, Kavinder Gupta, celebrated Diwali with Indian Army personnel, saluting their bravery and dedication. Emphasizing their sacrifices, he praised their role in national security and highlighted their exemplary courage during the Kargil War and in extreme conditions at Siachen Glacier. He urged national unity and development. Kavinder Gupta, the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, ushered in Diwali festivities with Indian Army personnel, honoring their service and sacrifice. The eve ...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 >
AYODHYA, Oct 20: In a dazzling display of devotion and national pride, the sacred city of Ayodhya marked this Diwali with a record-breaking Deepotsav celebration that lit up the ghats of the Saryu River and reignited political tempers across the spectrum. The city etched its name into the annals of history by setting two Guinness World Records -- 26.17 lakh earthen lamps (diyas) illuminated the riverbanks, while 2,128 devotees performed a synchronised aarti, creating a spectacle of spiritual fe ...Read More >
Kolkata: Many residents of the city went the extra mile to celebrate Diwali in a green way, sparing a thought for the environment. From creating colourful rangolis and planting saplings indoors to adhering to the use of green fireworks, these residents opted for eco-friendly celebrations this Diwali.Hazra resident Arushi Bhattacharya planted saplings in her window sills to keep the polluting air at bay as far as possible. She said: "I am unable to open the windows because of crackers' pollution ...Read More >
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