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While most of India worships Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity during Diwali, Bengal celebrates Kali Puja to honor the fierce Goddess of power and protection. Here's why the two traditions differ and how both represent light triumphing over darkness.India's diversity often shines brightest during its festivals, and Diwali is a perfect example of that. While homes across North India glow with diyas for Goddess Lakshmi, Bengal's night sky fills with chants of "Jai Maa Kali." The difference lies not i ...Read More >
As Dalal Street gears up to celebrate Samvat 2082, Wall Street is in mood again. A few bad loans at Zions and Western Alliance have rattled US bank investors, reviving memories of the 2023 regional banking mess after Silicon Valley Bank's failure. When American bankers start spotting cockroaches, traders everywhere reach for the bug spray. Indian markets, which ended Samvat 2081 with barely a 5.3 per cent gain on the Sensex, are watching closely. The year saw foreign institutional investors (FI ...Read More >
The Border Security Force (BSF) in Tripura apprehended 11 Bangladeshi nationals at Agartala Railway Station and 10 Rohingya migrants in the north Tripura district. These individuals were attempting to travel within India or enter Bangladesh illegally. The BSF intensified its vigil along the India-Bangladesh border during the festive season. The Border Security Force (BSF) in Tripura on Sunday apprehended 11 Bangladeshi nationals and 10 Rohingya migrants. A BSF Spokesman said that amid heighten ...Read More >
Diwali 2025 arrives on Monday, October 20. This festival of lights signifies good triumphing over evil. Devotees will perform Lakshmi Puja on this day for prosperity. The most auspicious time for this ritual is between 7:08 PM and 8:18 PM. This period aligns with Sthir Lagna, ensuring stability and wealth. Diwali, also known as Deepawali, is the most celebrated Hindu festival, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. The festival fills homes with the glow of diyas, the ...Read More >
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday accused the BJP government in Delhi of pushing the capital city into chaos, and undoing a decade of progress achieved under AAP's rule. Reacting to Kejriwal's remarks, Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva accused the AAP leader of ''trying to save his political existence through lies and confusion''. Speaking at a Diwali Milan event at the party headquarters, Kejriwal claimed the city that once had world-class schools, improv ...Read More >
Mumbai: Equity market sentiment in the upcoming holiday-shortened week will be guided by global developments, foreign fund flows, and the ongoing corporate earnings season, analysts said. Both BSE and NSE will remain closed for regular trading on Tuesday due to Diwali, but a special Muhurat trading session will be conducted on October 21 between 1:45 pm and 2:45 pm, marking the beginning of Samvat 2082. Markets will also remain shut on Wednesday for Diwali Balipratipada. Heavyweight earnings to ...Read More >
New Delhi: Indian consumers spent an estimated Rs 1 lakh crore during the Dhanteras festival this year, driven by robust gold and silver purchases despite sharp price increases, a leading traders' body said on Saturday. The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) said gold and silver sales alone accounted for Rs 60,000 crore of the total, marking a 25 per cent increase from last year, as shoppers flocked to bullion markets despite gold prices surging 60 per cent year-on-year to cross Rs 1,30, ...Read More >
In a significant moment, the long-sealed Toshkhana (treasure chamber) of the revered Thakur Shri Banke Bihari Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Vrindavan was opened after 54 years on Saturday on the occasion of Dhanteras. The treasury's reopening took place under the supervision of a High Powered Committee, following a Supreme Court directive. According to Mathura Circle Officer Sandeep Singh, the entire operation was conducted amid tight security and videography. Only committee members authorised by ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): As the festival of Dhanteras ushers in the auspicious Diwali celebrations, markets and jewellery shops across India are witnessing a heavy footfall of customers purchasing gold, silver, and utensils, considered symbols of prosperity. From bustling bazaars to well-regulated shopping hubs, cities are abuzz with festive fervour, with police and authorities ensuring smooth operations. Also Read | Raju Bista's Convoy Attacked by Miscreants in West Bengal, BJP Da ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 18 : Dhanteras marked the onset of Diwali festivities across India on Saturday, with bustling ... New Delhi [India], October 18 : Dhanteras marked the onset of Diwali festivities across India on Saturday, with bustling markets and enthusiastic buyers flocking to purchase gold, silver, utensils, and other auspicious items. Despite soaring gold prices, consumer enthusiasm remained high, providing a festive boost to local economies nationwide. Jewellery shops and market ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): Dhanteras marked the onset of Diwali festivities across India on Saturday, with bustling markets and enthusiastic buyers flocking to purchase gold, silver, utensils, and other auspicious items. Despite soaring gold prices, consumer enthusiasm remained high, providing a festive boost to local economies nationwide. Jewellery shops and markets in states like Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Chandigarh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Odish ...Read More >
Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 18 (ANI): The treasury of the Banke Bihari temple in Mathura was opened on Saturday after 54 years on the occasion of Dhanteras, with all necessary arrangements and strict security protocols in place. The event was held in the presence of authorised officials, adhering to a court-mandated process. Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Mathura, Pankaj Kumar Verma, stated that only authorised personnel were allowed inside the temple premises during the open ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], October 18 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday extended his greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Dhanteras. In a tweet on X, he said, "Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all the residents of the state on the auspicious festival of Dhanteras. I pray to Lord Dhanvantari that this festival brings happiness, prosperity, and well-being into all your lives, and that the light of health and auspiciousness always ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 18 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday extended heartfelt greetings to the people of the state on Dhanteras, wishing them happiness, prosperity, and good health. Highlighting that the festival represents both Dharma and Artha in India's eternal Hindu tradition, CM Yogi noted that it also marks the birth anniversary of Lord Dhanvantari and expressed hope for Uttar Pradesh's economic growth. In a post on X, UP CMO wrote, "UPCM @ ...Read More >
Mandore - an Indian Village That Does Not Celebrate Diwali | Image: Incredible India, Wikipedia Diwali is often considered to be one of the most important festivals of the Hindu Calendar. Hindus all across India and in other countries celebrate the festival of lights, commemorating Lord Rama's righteous victory over evil Ravana according to the Ramayana. Also Read: Diwali: 10 Countries That Celebrate The Festival Of Lights Like India But as most of India lights up with lamps, lights, and fire ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 7 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said that showing disrespect towards Lord Ram is equivalent towards insulting Lord Valmiki. CM Yogi was addressing a gathering in Lucknow on the occasion of Maharishi Valmiki's Prakat Diwas. "Those who abuse Lord Ram, they insult Lord Valmiki. Those who insult Lord Valmiki, they insult Lord Ram too," CM Yogi said. The Uttar Pradesh government is observing Valmiki Jayanti statewide with gr ...Read More >
Bihar Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana: Rs 10,000 Installment Released for 21 Lakh Women, Check Eligibility, Application Process, And Next Disbursement Dates Karva Chauth, one of the most cherished festivals in North India, is a beautiful celebration of love, commitment, and the sacred bond of marriage. Observed primarily by married Hindu women, this day-long fast is kept for the long life and prosperity of their husbands. In 2025, Karva Chauth falls on Thursday, October 30 -- a special day es ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Indian stock market is set for a few breaks in October 2025, with the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) closing for three trading holidays during the month. Including weekends, the markets will remain shut for a total of 11 days. According to the official holiday calendars, while trading will pause on these occasions, a special Muhurat Trading session will take place on Diwali, offering investors a festive opportunity to trade. Trading on the Multi-Com ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings to the nation on the fifth day of Shardiya Navratri, praying to her to bless all her devotees with happiness, prosperity, and good fortune. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "During Navratri, today there is a special worship of the fifth form of the Mother, Devi Skandamata. With folded hands, we pray to her that she blesses all her devotees with happiness, prosperity, and good fortune. May her motherly aff ...Read More >
Ajmer: The observance of paying homage to ancestors in the Hindu faith is known as Shradh Paksha. This period is dedicated to performing Shradh rituals and acts of charity for departed souls for salvation. While Tirthraj Guru Pushkar attracts countless pilgrims throughout the year, its significance intensifies during Shradh Paksha, drawing a large number of devotees for ancestral ceremonies not only from Rajasthan but from other states and abroad as well. For those unable to travel, Hindus fro ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Aug 29 (Maxim News): As August 2025 comes to an end, the month of September is set to begin with a series of vibrant festivals and important occasions. This month marks the end of Bhadrapada and the beginning of Ashwayuja in the Hindu calendar. Along with major cultural and religious celebrations, September will also bring several holidays. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp September 2 - Ram Dev Jayanti, celebrated mainly in Rajasthan, this day honors Saint Ramdevji. Special pujas are hel ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI) India's gains from importing discounted Russian oil are estimated to be just USD 2.5 billion per annum, significantly lower than the previously speculated range of USD 10-25 billion, a research report said on Thursday. Stopping Russian oil imports would force India, the world's third-largest oil importer and consumer, to rely on limited alternatives, potentially driving global crude prices up to USD 100 per barrel amid rising demand and tight supply. "Benefit from Russi ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 28 (ANI): On the first day of the 2025 Ganesh Chaturthi Festival, the Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal began counting the donations received from devotees on Thursday. According to Treasurer Mangesh Dattaram Dalvi, 80 people have been assigned the duty of counting and informed that the previous year's donation of Rs 48 lakh was received from the devotees. Also Read | Patna Shocker: Class 5 Girl Found With Severe Burns in Washroom of Amla Tola K ...Read More >
New Delhi: The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has announced the rollout of its first made-in-India electric vehicle - the e-Vitara SUV - in a major boost to the green segment from its upgraded Gujarat plant, which is now set to become one of the world's largest automotive manufacturing hubs with a projected annual capacity of one million units. Crucially, this facility will serve as Suzuki's global production base for electric vehicles (EVs), exporting to over 100 countries, including ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 28 (ANI): On the first day of the 2025 Ganesh Chaturthi Festival, the Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal began counting the donations received from devotees on Thursday. According to Treasurer Mangesh Dattaram Dalvi, 80 people have been assigned the duty of counting and informed that the previous year's donation of Rs 48 lakh was received from the devotees. "This is the first day's box. Now the counting is just starting. There are three boxes. So ...Read More >
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 >
Mumbai: On August 12, the Siddhivinayak Ganpati Temple Trust in Prabhadevi is getting ready for Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi, anticipating lakhs of worshippers. This event, honoring Lord Ganesha, takes place on the fourth day after the full moon in the waning phase of Hindu months. A shed has been set up along the exit to the temple grounds enabling devotees to line up while considering road safety and traffic, and to access the complimentary taxi and bus services available to them. Complimenta ...Read More >
Tura (Meghalaya), Aug 4 (PTI) An official of the Meghalaya Agriculture Department was swept away by strong currents of the Ganol River in West Garo Hills district while attempting to cross the water body during a family picnic, police said on Monday. The missing official, identified as Teseng M Sangma, was posted at Ampati in South West Garo Hills district and resided in staff quarters near Dolampong in Araimile police station area in Tura. Teseng had gone to Sella Wari near Ganol River for a ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], August 4 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday extended warm wishes to the people of the state on the occasion of the fourth Monday of the holy month of Sawan (or Shravan). In a post on the social media platform X, the Chief Minister invoked the revered Mahamrityunjaya Mantra, praying for the well-being and prosperity of the people of the state and extended heartfelt wishes to all residents of the state on the auspicious occasion of the ...Read More >
Mumbai, Aug 4 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 11 paise to 87.29 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, weighed down by sustained foreign fund outflows and concerns over trade tariffs. Forex traders said the weakness in the dollar index and easing crude oil prices supported the rupee at lower levels. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 87.21 and fell to an early low of 87.29 against the American currency, registering a decline of 11 paise over its previous close. ...Read More >
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