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Hyderabad, July 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The historic 'Bibi-ka-Alam' procession was underway in the old city of Hyderabad amid tight security as solemnity and mourning marked 'Yaum-e-Ashura' on Sunday. Thousands of people were participating in the procession, which started from Bibi Ka Alawa in a traditional manner. The procession passes through various parts of the old city before concluding at Chaderghat on the banks of the Musi River after sunset. The 'Bibi ka Alam' was carried on a caparisoned ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) J&K L-G Manoj Sinha said on Sunday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi fulfilled Syama Prasad Mookerjee's dream 66 years after his martyrdom, asserting that he (Mookerjee) wished active participation of the people of J&K in the mainstream of development and nation-building. "Today, India is making exponential strides in its development journey to achieve his (Mookerjee's) other resolves of building a strong, united, and developed India," he said while attending t ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Jul 6 (PTI) A special syndicate meeting, convened at the Kerala University, on Sunday witnessed dramatic scenes as pro-Left members tried to raise the matter of the recent suspension of the registrar out of agenda. Though the syndicate members reportedly claimed that they cancelled the suspension of Registrar K S Anil Kumar, Vice Chancellor in-Charge Ciza Thomas said no such action was taken as she declined their request to discuss the matter and dissolved the meeting. Also ...Read More >
Hyderabad: A sea of Shia mourners in Hyderabad took out Ashura procession in the city to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Prophet Muhammad's grandson Imam Hussain on the 10th day of Muharram. The procession began at 1 pm from Alwa e Bibi. It will pass through different areas of the Old City before reaching its destination, Chaderghat. Videos of the elephant Laxmi, from Karnataka, carrying the iconic Bibi ka Alam have emerged on social media. The animal stopped for 10 minutes at two places. Th ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, Jul 6: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today attended the 125th Birth Anniversary celebration of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, at Tagore Hall, Srinagar. Paying rich tributes to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his birth anniversary, the Lieutenant Governor recalled his immense contributions as one of the key architects of modern India. "Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee was a visionary statesman, educationist and fearless parliamentarian whose ideals continue to shape the destiny of India. His p ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jul 6 (PTI) Thousands of Shia mourners on Sunday took out an Ashura procession in the city here to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Prophet Muhammad's grandson Imam Hussain on the 10th day of Muharram. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited Bota Kadal in Lal Bazar area of the city before the procession started, officials said. Sinha distributed water among the Shia mourners before the procession began from Bora Kadala and culminated at Zadibal Imambara, the offici ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 6 (Maxim News): In a major boost to employment opportunities in the banking sector, public sector banks (PSBs) are set to recruit around 50,000 personnel during the current financial year (FY2025), according to data compiled from various banks. The move is aimed at supporting expanding business operations, enhancing customer services, and strengthening digital and physical infrastructure. The State Bank of India (SBI), the country's largest lender, is leading the hiring wave wit ...Read More >
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday joined the Ashura, the 10th and concluding day of Muharram and joined thousands of Shia mourners (azadars) who commemorated martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS) in the battle of Karbala. On Youm-e-Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram, a large mourning procession is taken out in Srinagar's Bota Kadal in the Downtown part of the city. Mourners, wearing black dresses, recite elegies and flagellate their chests to show solidarity with the ...Read More >
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited Srinagar's old city on Sunday morning to participate in the Zuljanah procession at Botakadal, a key part of the Ashura commemorations observed by the Shia Muslim community. The LG briefly joined a sabeel (refreshment stall) set up by the Jammu and Kashmir Police, where he, along with senior officials, distributed water and refreshments among the mourners. He was accompanied by top officials including IGP Kashmir V.K. Birdi, SSP ...Read More >
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday joined thousands of Shia mourners at the traditional Zuljanah procession here on the solemn occasion of Youm-e-Ashura. The procession commenced from Botakadal's Ali Pora area to Zadibal amid tight security and elaborate arrangements. "Upon his arrival, the Lieutenant Governor offered water to the mourners and ceremoniously draped the Zuljanah with the traditional chaddar before the procession commenced," witnesses told the news agency -- Kash ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 06: The Islamic month of Muharram, which began on June 27, marks one of the most sacred periods in the Islamic calendar. The 10th day of this month, known as Ashura, holds deep spiritual and historical significance, particularly for Shia Muslims. This year, Ashura is being observed on Sunday, July 6, not July 07, as per the government calendar. The day commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, in the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD. It is observed ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the sacrifices made by Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) emphasise his commitment to righteousness. In a post on his X handle on Sunday, PM Modi said he inspired people to uphold truth in the face of adversity. "The sacrifices made by Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) emphasise his commitment to righteousness. He inspires people to uphold truth in the face of adversity," wrote PM Modi on X. Currently, the Prime Minister is in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, wh ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi University's academic council on Friday approved a new general elective course on Sikh martyrdom, draft guidelines for undergraduate research, and several new skill-based courses, including one on radio jockeying. A proposal to allow students to earn a portion of their course credits online through the govt's SWAYAM platform drew objections from some teachers and was referred to a committee for further review.The new general elective, "Sikh Martyrdom in Indian History (c.1500-17 ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The BJD chief, Naveen Patnaik, on Saturday sought the personal intervention of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for the early and safe release of an Odisha resident allegedly abducted by militants in the West African country of Mali. Twenty-eight-year-old P Venkataramana is a resident of Patnaik's Assembly constituency Hinjili from where he has been elected for six consecutive terms since 2000. Taking to X, Patnaik said: "Concerned to know that P Venkataramana of Hinjilicut b ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, July 5: On the eve of Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram, the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha recalled the sacrifices made by Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS). In his message, the Lieutenant Governor said, "the sacrifices of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions at Karbala and their steadfast commitment to the universal ideals of justice and human dignity continue to inspire the humanity to uphold the values of unity, social harmony and righteousness." "On this solemn occasion, let us im ...Read More >
Jaipur: Congress state president Govind Singh Dotasra Saturday said Bhajan Lal Sharma will not remain the chief minister for five years, while reiterating that the state's BJP govt will last five years. Dotasra accused the BJP govt of deliberately delaying local body and panchayat elections by misusing constitutional provisions. The Congress party will launch a major movement against the govt for not conducting elections for urban bodies and panchayati raj institutions on time, he said. "Under n ...Read More >
Nagpur: The city is preparing for Muharram with Ashura, 10th day of the Islamic month, set to be observed on Sunday by Shia and Sunni Muslims.The Dawoodi Bohra community solemnly observed Ashura, the 10th day of Moharram, on Saturday to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Husain (AS), the beloved grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), who laid down his life in the historic battle of Karbala upholding values of justice, truth and righteousness, as per their calendar. Each group commemorates the day w ...Read More >
Affan Yesvi is a Sufi scholar, columnist, and entrepreneur. As a descendant of the 11th-century Sufi saint, Khawaja Ahmed Yasawi - a mystic, poet, and founder of the Yasaviyya Sufi order in Central Asia - Affan carries a rich spiritual legacy. LESS ... MORE True strength lies in standing up for what is right, even when faced with insurmountable challenges. This timeless lesson from the spiritual struggle of Karbala has inspired man towards goodness, nobility, valour and strength for centuries. ...Read More >
Baramulla, Jul 5: Hundreds of mourners from Delina and its neighbouring villages Saturday participated in the Muharram procession, the 9th day of the month of Muharram-Ul-Haram at Delina area of north Kashmir's Baramulla district. The procession was one of the series of processions being held in the month of Muharram, the first month of Islamic calendar. Dressed in black and carrying flags bearing religious inscriptions, participants from the villages of Hygam, Bulgam, Bohripora, Syedpora, Uri ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 05: On the eve of Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram, the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinhaand Chief minister Omar Abdullah recalled the sacrifices made by Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS). In his message, the Lieutenant Governor said: "The sacrifices of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions at Karbala, and their steadfast commitment to the universal ideals of justice and human dignity continue to inspire the humanity to uphold the values of unity, social harmony and righteousness. On ...Read More >
Jhansi: A bomb threat delayed the Durg-bound Chhattisgarh Sampark Kranti Express on Friday night, when it was halted at Virangana Laxmibai Jhansi railway station for nearly an hour. The threat turned out to be a hoax, and the train resumed its journey after a thorough inspection. According to SP, GRP, Vipul Srivastav, after the train left Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station in Delhi around 6pm on Friday, a call was recieved at the railway helpline 139, claiming that a bomb had been planted in a sl ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: On the eve of Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram, the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah paid glowing tributes to Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS). In his message, the Lieutenant Governor said: "The sacrifices of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions at Karbala, and their steadfast commitment to the universal ideals of justice and human dignity continue to inspire the humanity to uphold the values of unity, social harmony and righteousness. "On this solemn ...Read More >
Kolkata, Jul 5 (PTI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday urged the people of the state to maintain peace and harmony on the occasion of Muharram. "Maintain peace and harmony in holy Muharram," Banerjee posted on X ahead of Muharram on Sunday. Also Read | PM Narendra Modi, Argentine President Javier Milei Agree to Diversify India-Argentina Trade Basket, Vows to Expand Cooperation in Defence, Security and Minerals (Watch Videos). Security in and around Kolkata, as well as all ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jul 5: The Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) on Saturday paid heartfelt tribute to Imam Hussain (AS) and the martyrs of Karbala, describing their sacrifice as an everlasting symbol of truth, resistance, and moral strength. An AIP chief spokesman, Inam-un-Nabi, in a statement issued here, said, "Karbala is not just a historical event, it is a moral compass for humanity. Imam Hussain (AS) chose sacrifice over silence and dignity over compromise." He said that the lessons of Karbala remain a gu ...Read More >
Chandigarh, July 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab will convene a special two-day session of the Legislative Assembly next week to enact a law on sacrilege, an emotive issue that remains a hot political issue ahead of every poll. A government spokesperson said the law against sacrilege would be passed in the Vidhan Sabha special session on July 10-11 to prevent a repeat of such incidents in the future. "For a long time, there has been a demand for making a law a ...Read More >
More than 5,500 police personnel will be deployed across Karachi on Friday for the security of 8th Muharram processions. Stringent security measures are being taken across the country, such as army deployment as well as a crackdown on sectarian content and hate mongers, ahead of Ashura (Muharram 10), which will be observed on Sunday. According to the Karachi police, as many as 829 processions and 5,227 majalis are scheduled to take place during the first 10 days of Muharram. "Karachi police [ ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 04: Speaking on the preparations for the Muharram processions, the Divisional Commissioner of Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, stated that all necessary arrangements have been made by the police to ensure the safe and secure conduct of the event, as thousands of devotees participated in the 8th Muharram procession along M.A. Road in Srinagar. Vijay Kumar Bidhuri said, "This is the third consecutive year that Muharram is being observed. The District Administration has made all necess ...Read More >
New Delhi: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing the BJP-led government of failing to counter China's growing economic and strategic aggression. In a post on X, Kharge alleged that the government had not taken adequate steps to address China's recent restrictions on exports and its treatment of Indian industries. https://x.com/kharge/status/1940671670500659217?s=08 Kharge raised three key concerns: the withdrawal of ...Read More >
Will schools remain closed on 7th July 2025 for Muharram? Here's the latest update on the possible national holiday in India based on moon sighting and official government notification. As Muharram approaches, schools and parents across India are closely watching for official updates on whether July 7, 2025, will be declared a holiday. Muharram marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year and is observed on the 1st day of the month of Muharram in the Hijri calendar. This year, the date in India ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 02: Muharram, the first month of Islamic calendar, has begun in India and Muslims, especially Shia Muslims, are gearing up to observe Ashura this weekend. Ashura is observed on 10th day of Muharram month. Ahead of Ashura, there is a rising interest in Google Search regarding the date of Ashura holiday, also known as Muharram holiday. If you are also looking for the Muharram 2025 holiday date in India and want to know if stock market, banks and schools will remain open or shut, here' ...Read More >
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