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Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav on Friday announced that his government would support scientific studies to establish Ujjain in the state, as the global 'Time Capital', in place of Greenwich in England, currently recognized as the prime meridian (zero-degree longitude). Addressing the three-day international conference, "Mahakal: The Master of Time", in Ujjain, the chief minister said that in the ancient astronomy, as mentioned in the texts like the 'Surya Siddhanta', Ujjain, ...Read More >
Chhatarpur (Madhya Pradesh) [India], April 3 (ANI): A grand 51-foot-tall statue of Mahabali Bajrangbali was unveiled at the Janrai Toriya Temple in Chhatarpur on April 2, drawing attention for its scale and craftsmanship. The unveiling marked the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti in Chhatarpur. Also Read | Stock Markets Closed Today for Good Friday Holiday. The statue has been made using 171 quintals of Ashtadhatu, a traditional alloy composed of eight metals, often used in the creation of sacred i ...Read More >
Chhatarpur (Madhya Pradesh) [India], April 3 (ANI): A grand 51-foot-tall statue of Mahabali Bajrangbali was unveiled at the Janrai Toriya Temple in Chhatarpur on April 2, drawing attention for its scale and craftsmanship. The unveiling marked the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti in Chhatarpur. The statue has been made using 171 quintals of Ashtadhatu, a traditional alloy composed of eight metals, often used in the creation of sacred idols in India. The use of Ashtadhatu is considered significant in ...Read More >
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 2 (ANI): Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani visited the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya and had the darshan of Ramlalla on Thursday. During his visit, Adani offered prayers and participated in the rituals at the historic temple. Speaking after the visit, Adani said, "My family and I received the opportunity to have the darshan of Lord Ram in Ayodhya. This is an emotional moment, a proud moment. This temple is not just a centre of devotion but also a ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 2 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami extended heartfelt greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti. In a post, CM Dhami invoked Hanuman, describing him as the swift messenger, conqueror of the senses, and devoted emissary of Lord Rama. Also Read | Stocks Fall, Oil Prices Jump As Donald Trump's Iran Speech Sparks Fears of Long Conflict and Supply Disruptions. He wrote, "I take refuge in the swift-as-wind mess ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 2 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami extended heartfelt greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti. In a post, CM Dhami invoked Hanuman, describing him as the swift messenger, conqueror of the senses, and devoted emissary of Lord Rama. He wrote, "I take refuge in the swift-as-wind messenger, conqueror of the senses, foremost among the wise, son of the wind-god, chief of the monkey troop, the emissary of Lord ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Devotees began arriving in large numbers all over the country on Thursday to offer prayers on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti. At Chhatarpur Hanuman Mandir in New Delhi, long queues of devotees were seen since early morning as people gathered to seek blessings and participate in special rituals. Devotees also arrived in large numbers at Shri Marghat Wale Hanuman Baba Temple to offer prayers on Hanuman Jayanti today. Also Read | Stocks To Buy or Sell Today, Apr ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Devotees began arriving in large numbers all over the country on Thursday to offer prayers on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti. At Chhatarpur Hanuman Mandir in New Delhi, long queues of devotees were seen since early morning as people gathered to seek blessings and participate in special rituals. Devotees also arrived in large numbers at Shri Marghat Wale Hanuman Baba Temple to offer prayers on Hanuman Jayanti today. Similarly, a large number of devotees throng ...Read More >
Mahavir Jayanti 2026 Date: Jain community across the world prepares to observe the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir with prayers, rituals, and acts of compassion. Mahavir Jayanti is one of the most important festivals for followers of Jainism. It marks the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir, who is regarded as the 24th and last Tirthankara (spiritual teacher) in Jain tradition. The day is observed with great devotion and respect by the Jain community across India and around the world. Mahavir ...Read More >
Mumbai: Mid-growing confusion over the exact date of Holi celebrations this year, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam on Monday sought to clarify the situation, linking the uncertainty to a lunar eclipse coinciding with the festive period. Speaking to IANS, Nirupam said the rare overlap of the festival calendar and the celestial event has resulted in differing interpretations among priests and religious bodies regarding the appropriate day and time for observance. "There is considerable confusion t ...Read More >
Shivamogga: Union minister for heavy industries and steel, HD Kumaraswamy, who on Sunday participated in the state-level Bhagavad Gita Abhiyana 2025 Maha-Samarapana at Freedom Park (Allama Maidan) in Shivamogga, said he will discuss with the central education minister about introducing Bhagavad Gita as a part of the curriculum in schools, colleges, and universities."Not just in schools and colleges, Bhagavad Gita should be taught at all levels of education. I will bring this to the notice of the ...Read More >
BHOPAL: Around 4,000 newly recruited Madhya Pradesh police constables undergoing training at eight centres have been directed to read chapters from the 'Bhagavad Gita' every evening during the Hindu month of Margashirsha. Additional Director General of Police (Training) Raja Babu Singh maintained that the initiative aims to guide trainee constables toward leading righteous and disciplined lives. "It will help the newly recruited strike a balance between intelligence quotient (IQ) and emotional ...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 >
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 >
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Indian stock markets were closed on Wednesday for Bali Pratipada, with trading set to resume Thursday. The holiday celebrates Lord Vishnu's victory over King Bali. Asian markets showed mixed trends, while India's indices saw modest gains during the Muhurat session on Tuesday, with Nifty closing at 25,868.60. Indian stock markets observed a halt on Wednesday in observance of Bali Pratipada, a day filled with cultural significance reflecting the victory of Lord Vishnu's Vamana avatar over the ben ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Indian stock markets edged higher on Tuesday in the special Muhurat trading session held to mark Diwali 2025 and the beginning of the new Hindu calendar year, Vikram Samvat 2082. Considered an auspicious event, Muhurat trading is a long-standing tradition symbolising prosperity and good fortune for investors.The Sensex ended 62.97 points, or 0.07 per cent higher, at 84,426.34, while the Nifty rose 25.45 points, or 0.10 per cent, to close at 25,868.60. "Despite lighter volumes and b ...Read More >
Mumbai: Indian equity markets witnessed a record-breaking year of fundraising between last Diwali and this Diwali, with companies mobilising the highest-ever amount through mainboard IPOs, SME IPOs, and qualified institutional placements (QIPs) in Samvat 2081. During Samvat 2081, as many as 433 Indian firms raised over Rs 2.9 lakh crore through various routes, up from Rs 2.53 lakh crore raised by 429 firms in Samvat 2080.In comparison, 251 firms had raised around Rs 79,900 crore in Samvat 2079, ...Read More >
Mumbai, October 22: Gold prices on Wednesday, October 22, witnessed a dip after recording a historic rally earlier this month, as investors booked profits ahead of key US inflation data due later this week. MCX data showed gold futures for December delivery trading at INR 1,28,000 per 10 grams, down INR 271 or 0.21% from the previous close, while silver futures fell to INR 1,50,000 per kilogram. The recent pullback follows gold's all-time high of USD 4,381.21 per ounce, reflecting market caution ...Read More >
MUMBAI: As the Dalal Street tradition goes, Indian investors only buy stocks during the Muhurat session on Diwali day. As a result, leading indices typically close with gains in the special trading session, even if it's marginal.Tuesday's hour-long Muhurat session that marked the start of Samvat year 2082, was no different. After opening a little over 100 points higher, the sensex rallied about 300 points but closed with a marginal gain of 63 points at 84,426 points. On the NSE, Nifty closed 25 ...Read More >
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): The city witnessed the beginning of Govardhan Puja festivities on October 21, with temples, community spaces, and gaushalas coming alive with devotional preparations, cultural offerings, and symbolic rituals. The celebrations continue today, October 22, with the main puja and Annakut rituals set to draw large gatherings across Indore. In several parts of the city, symbolic mounds representing Govardhan Hill were created using mud and cow dung, adorned with flowers and f ...Read More >
India's stock exchanges, NSE and BSE, are altering the timing of the Diwali Muhurat Trading session for the first time in decades, moving it to the afternoon today to mark the start of the new Hindu financial year, Samvat 2082. This auspicious one-hour trading period, traditionally held in the evening, will now run from 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Mumbai, For the first time in decades, India's stock exchanges are changing the timing of one of the market's most symbolic events -- the Diwali Muhurat T ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October 21 (ANI): A case has been registered against three unidentified women after a video showing them offering namaz on the premises of Pune's historic Shaniwar wada went viral on social media, sparking protests by BJP MP Medha Kulkarni and members of other organisations. According to the Pune City Police, the FIR has been filed under provisions of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Rules, 1959, for allegedly violating restrictions ...Read More >
Mumbai, October 21: For the first time in decades, India's stock exchanges are changing the timing of one of the market's most symbolic events -- the Diwali Muhurat Trading. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will hold the special trading session in the afternoon today, between 1:45 p.m. and 2:45 p.m., instead of the usual evening slot. This marks the beginning of the new Hindu financial year, Samvat 2082. Muhurat trading has always been seen as an auspicious even ...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 [India], October 20 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan and shared Diwali greetings. The President of India in a social media post said, "Prime Minister Shri@narendramodicalled on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan and shared Diwali greetings." Also Read | Diwali Samvat 2082: Nifty, Sensex End Samvat 2081 on Strong Note With 6% Return. https://x.com/rashtrapatibhvn/status/1980248059360796699 Earlier today, Preside ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 20: India's stock market began Samvat 2082 with strong momentum, as the NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex closed over the one-year high mark on the final day of Samvat 2081 on Monday. In Samvat 2081, the benchmark Nifty 50 has returned around 6 per cent since last Diwali, and its one-year returns stood at 3.58 per cent. The BSE benchmark Sensex returned 3.19 per cent in the last year and around 6 per cent in Samvat 2081. The Nifty Bank index reached a new high during today's sessio ...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 >
Gold and silver sales on Dhanteras were almost on a par with last year's figures in terms of volume, and more than a 25% higher in value owing to the steep appreciation, belying apprehensions of a sluggishness due to record prices. Gold and silver sales on Dhanteras were almost on a par with last year's figures in terms of volume, and more than a 25% higher in value owing to the steep appreciation, belying apprehensions of a sluggishness due to record prices. Industry executives said the deman ...Read More >
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