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Araria (Bihar) [India], July 7 (ANI): Unidentified assailants shot at a man and killed his 12-year-old son while they were sleeping in the verandah of their house in the Mahalgonj area of Araria district, said police. The minor boy died on the spot, while his father sustained critical injuries and is currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Purnia, they said. The victims were identified as 40-year-old Maujasin and his son, Abu Aurera (12). Also Read | Is There a Public Holiday T ...Read More >
Guwahati: The East Khasi Hills district administration will enforce a new set of parking regulations from August 1 to improve urban mobility across Shillong in Meghalaya. The initiative, which spans seven key traffic zones including Sadar, Madanrting, Laban, Mawlai, Rynjah, Lumdiengjri, and Laitumkhrah, aims to organize parking in critical stretches of the city. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! The Urban Affairs Department has introduced standard ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 7: Every year, the Islamic calendar begins not with a fixed date, but with eyes toward the sky. This year followed tradition, as the crescent moon was sighted in India on June 26. This marked June 27 as the first day of Muharram, setting Ashura, the 10th day and the most solemn day of mourning, on July 6. Now, there is growing uncertainty over whether Monday, July 7, will be declared a public holiday across India for Ashura. As mentioned, the new Islamic year began on June 27, foll ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 6: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today attended the 125th birth anniversary celebration of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, at Tagore Hall, here. Paying rich tribute to Mookerjee on his birth anniversary, Sinha recalled his immense contributions as one of the key architects of modern India. "Dr Mookerjee was a visionary statesman, educationist and fearless Parliamentarian whose ideals continue to shape the destiny of India. His profound knowledge, and resolute commitment to social c ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 6: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal today said that the people of Kashmir have shown the world they will not be deterred by terrorism and will give a befitting reply to it. Speaking to reporters after attending the Traders' Conclave-2025, organized by the Federation of Trade and Industry of India (FTII) at SKICC, Goyal, referring to the recent attack in Pahalgam, said terrorists are unable to tolerate Kashmir's development. "I congratulate the people of Kashm ...Read More >
Ujjain: Tensions flared up during a Muharram procession in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain on Wednesday night, prompting the police to conduct lathicharge to control the crowd, which resulted in injuries to several people. As per the officials, the incident occurred when the Muharram procession deviated from its designated route, breaching police barricades, which led the police to use mild force to control the crowd. Several police personnel who suffered injuries during the ruckus were shifted to nearb ...Read More >
Former Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi calls for a national debate on the misuse of secularism in politics. Naqvi highlighted that India's secular and socialist nature existed even before these terms were added to the Constitution. He addressed various political parties and emphasized good governance under the Modi administration. Former Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has urged for a nationwide discussion on the alleged political exploitation of secularism. Speaking in Prayagraj, Naqvi p ...Read More >
SHILLONG, July 6: Amid heartfelt prayers and vibrant cultural displays, the Tibetan community in Shillong came together at the Upper Lumparing Tibetan Monastery on Sunday to mark the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. The celebration was both joyous and symbolic, carrying deeper meaning against the backdrop of the ongoing global discourse surrounding the spiritual leader's succession and China's continued resistance to the Free Tibet movement. The monastery premises reverberate ...Read More >
SHILLONG, July 6: The Muslim community in Shillong came together on Sunday to solemnly observe Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar and a sacred period of mourning that commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain -- the revered grandson of Prophet Muhammad. Marking the beginning of the Islamic New Year, the day was imbued with sorrow and spiritual reflection, particularly among the city's Shia population. Muharram holds profound significance as it remembers the Battle of Karbala, wh ...Read More >
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Katihar/ Clashes broke out during Muharram processions in Bihar's Gopalganj and Katihar districts on Sunday, police said. Katihar/ Gopalganj, Jul 6 (PTI) Clashes broke out during Muharram processions in Bihar's Gopalganj and Katihar districts on Sunday, police said. In Gopalganj, one person sustained minor injuries in the clash between members of two akharas over performing stunts during the Muharram procession, they said. Also Read | Biha ...Read More >
Patna: In a major political declaration, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan on Sunday announced his party's intention to contest all 243 seats in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. Speaking at a public rally in Saran district, bordering his Hajipur Lok Sabha constituency, Paswan's announcement signals a bold shift in the state's political narrative."When I say Chirag Paswan will contest the election, I mean that I will field candidates from all 243 seats in Bihar. I will con ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Thousands of people who gathered at ashoorkhana in Dabeerpura on the 10th day of Muharram (Youm-e-Ashura) took part in the Bibi-ka-Alam procession. The procession commenced from Dabeerpura on an elephant and concluded at Chaderghat. The Shia mourners took out the procession to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Prophet Mohammad's grandson, Imam Hussain, on the 10th day of Muharram. Members of the Shia sect performed matam and participated in processions. The 10th Muharram is the day o ...Read More >
Dehradun, Jul 6 (PTI) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday said that public cooperation is needed along with government's efforts to ban forced religious conversions in the backdrop of a demographic change in the state. Addressing the programme 'Developed Uttarakhand @2047, Samuhik Samvad With Ex-Servicemen' here, Dhami said that his government has taken bold steps, including strict action against land encroachment, Uniform Civil Code along, and implementing strict anti-riot ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 06:Thousands of Shia mourners (azadars) gathered in the streets of Srinagar on Sunday to participate in Ashura processions, commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions in the Battle of Karbala over 1,300 years ago. The solemn observances, marking the 10th day of Muharram, were attended by a large number of devotees, including prominent political leaders.Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, who participated in the mourning rituals, joined the procession at BotaK ...Read More >
Ranchi/ Medininagar, Jul 6 (PTI) Muharram and Ghurti Rath Yatra were observed amid tight security in Jharkhand on Sunday. People of the Muslim community mourned the martyrdom of Imam Hussain with processions in various parts of the state. In a post on X, Chief Minister Hemant Soren said, "The martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain conveys a message of brotherhood to humanity and inspires raising a voice against oppression." One person was electrocuted and three others injured while preparation for a ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 6 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) Chief Spokesperson and MLA Tanvir Sadiq, on the occasion of Ashura, said that the message of Karbala continues to inspire even after 1,400 years. He said that following the values of Imam Hussain helps in fighting evil and building a better society. Speaking to ANI, Tanvir Sadiq said, 'The message of Karbala is observed even to this day...Even after 1,400 years, the message is the same, if you want ...Read More >
Srinagar- Youm-e-Ashura was observed on Sunday with reverence and religious fervor throughout Jammu , Kashmir and Ladakh to pay tributes to Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions. Every year, this day is observed on 10th Muharram to commemorate the supreme sacrifice rendered by Imam Hussain and his 72 companions, including kith and kin at Karbala in 680 CE to uphold the truth. Alam and Zuljanah processions were taken out in all districts across Kashmir. Here in Srinagar, the biggest Ashu ...Read More >
Patna: Incidents of electrocution and clashes were reported from Darbhanga, Gopalganj and Katihar districts during the Muharram procession. While a person lost life and several others sustained injuries in an electrocution incident in Darbhanga, processions in Gopalganj and Katihar witnessed violent clashes between groups.A person was electrocuted, while more than a dozen were severely burned during a tazia procession in Darbhanga district late Saturday night. The incident took place at Kakorha ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Manoj Jha on Sunday moved the Supreme Court challenging the Election Commission of India's (ECI) decision to conduct a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, which heads to elections later this year. In his writ petition, Jha contended that the process is "not only hasty and ill-timed, but has the effect of disenfranchising crores of voters, thereby robbing them of their constitutional right to vote." Jha's petition claimed th ...Read More >
Jamshedpur, July 6: Under the aegis of the Central Muharram Committee, a grand Muharram procession was carried out across Jamshedpur on Saturday, 6th July, in an atmosphere of mutual harmony, discipline, and devotion. Participants joined the procession dressed in traditional attire, reflecting deep cultural and spiritual reverence. The procession featured vibrant tableaux that showcased themes of national security and the country's rich historical legacy. Akharas from different parts of the cit ...Read More >
Patna: Incidents of electrocution and clashes were reported from Darbhanga, Gopalganj and Katihar districts during the Muharram procession. While a person lost life and several others sustained injuries in an electrocution incident in Darbhanga, processions in Gopalganj and Katihar witnessed violent clashes between groups.A person was electrocuted, while more than a dozen were severely burned during a tazia procession in Darbhanga district late Saturday night. The incident took place at Kakorha ...Read More >
Patna, July 6 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today said that Muharram symbolises sacrifice for justice and truth against injustice and arrogance. Kumar said here that on the occasion of Muharram tribute is paid to the martyrs of Karbala and the sacrifices of Hazrat Imam Hussain. He said that the sacrifices made by Hazrat Imam Hussain and his 72 companions in the Maidan-e-Karbala for justice and truth against injustice, oppression and arrogance was immortal. Kumar appealed to the peopl ...Read More >
BHOPAL: At least five police personnel were injured when a mob attempted to break through the police barricades to redirect the Muharram procession towards a prohibited route in Ujjain city of Madhya Pradesh on Saturday night. Following the incident, the police force resorted to caning to disperse the mob. A viral video of the incident shows the mob pushing through the barricades while carrying the symbolic horse and the police attempting bring the chaos under control. Following the use of for ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 6 (ANI): On the 10th day of Muharram being observed as Ashura, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the sacrifices made by Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) emphasise his commitment to righteousness. He inspired people to uphold truth in the face of adversity, the PM added. 'The sacrifices made by Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) emphasise his commitment to righteousness. He inspires people to uphold truth in the face of adversity,' PM Modi posted on X. Congress MP and Lead ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 6 (ANI): On the 10th day of Muharram being observed as Ashura today, Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Sunday, appealed to follow the path shown by Hazrat Imam Hussain, leading toward humanity, peace, and unity. In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi shared, 'On this day of Muharram, we should resolve to follow the path shown by Hazrat Imam Hussain, which, through struggle, sacrifice, and dedication, leads us toward humanity, peace, and unity.' M ...Read More >
Ranchi, Jul 6 (PTI) Muharram and Ghurti Rath Yatra, the return journey of Lord Jagannath, were observed with traditional fervour amid elaborate security arrangements in the Jharkhand capital on Sunday. The Muharram was observed peacefully across the state, as the people from the Muslim community remembered their religious leader Hazrat Imam Hussain's martyrdom and took out Tazias, a miniature replica of a tomb, on the occasion. Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren offered his salutation to th ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], July 6 (ANI): Severe waterlogging was witnessed in parts of Ahmedabad following incessant heavy rainfall here on Sunday. Heavy rainfall caused water to accumulate on numerous roads, which slowed traffic movement in Ahmedabad. Also Read | PM Modi in Brazil for BRICS Summit 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Arrives at Museum of Modern Art for 17th Summit (Watch Videos). Meanwhile, the water level in the Purna River also rose following incessant heavy rain in Navsar ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 6 (ANI): Border Roads Organisation (BRO) Director General (DG) Lieutenant General Raghu Srinivasan on Sunday informed that the statutory body under the Defence Ministry has been tasked to improve the stretches taken by the devotees for the Amarnath yatra. The tracks for the two approaches - Chandanwari and Baltal - taken by the devotees to the Amarnath yatra in Jammu and Kashmir, which were merely three to four feet wide, have been widened to 12 feet, he added. Also Rea ...Read More >
Saran (Bihar) [India], July 6 (ANI): Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) president and Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Sunday officially announced his candidacy for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections while addressing a gathering in Saran. He said, "Today, from this sacred land of Saran, I am declaring before all of you that yes, I will contest the election. I will contest the election for the people of Bihar, for my brothers, for my mothers, for my sisters, and we will create a system in Bihar, ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 6 (PTI) With India setting its red lines on key issues in sectors such as agriculture and dairy for the proposed interim trade agreement with the US, the ball is now in Washington's court to finalise the deal, sources said. They said if issues are settled, an interim trade pact could be announced before July 9, which marks the end of the 90-day suspension period of the Trump tariffs announced on April 2 on dozens of countries, including India. Also Read | PM Modi in Brazil for B ...Read More >
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