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The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a Rs 403-crore "Dr B R Ambedkar Murti Vikas Yojana" to beautify, develop and maintain statues of Ambedkar in all 403 Assembly constituencies. Cleared by the Cabinet Tuesday, each constituency will get Rs 1 crore for 10 statues under the scheme. This comes a day after Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that 'protective umbrellas' will be installed over statues of Ambedkar and other such icons across the state Instructions have also been given to p ...Read More >
Guwahati: International footballer Gilbertson Sangma passed away on April 4 at his residence in Kahilipara, Guwahati. He was 71. Family sources said he breathed his last around 7 am after a prolonged illness. Widely regarded as the "golden boy of Assam football," Sangma was a towering figure in the state's sporting landscape and a respected name in Indian football. His death has been mourned across the football fraternity, with tributes pouring in for his contribution to the game. Born in Dibr ...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 >
Hyderabad, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hyderabad Police will make elaborate arrangements for the peaceful conduct of Hanuman Jayanti yatra scheduled on April 2, Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar said on Tuesday. As part of the arrangements for the peaceful conduct of the annual procession, a coordination meeting was conducted by the Police Commissioner with officials and organisers. He said approximately 168 processions are expected to converge on the main yatra. To ensure security, nearly 3,0 ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) on Monday introduced a state-of-the-art amphibious excavator near Sanjeevaiah Park along PVNR Marg to boost lake restoration works. The machinery was inaugurated by Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar. It will be used for desilting, dredging, removal of aquatic weeds, strengthening of bunds, and clearing of debris and sludge in lakes and nalas, including Kukatpally Nala. Officials said the equipment would support the restoratio ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 2 (PTI) Amazon India on Monday announced 'Zero Referral fee' on more than 12.5 crore products, a move, the ecommerce giant said, aims to accelerate growth for lakhs of sellers across the country. Building on last year's fee revision, the company has expanded zero referral fees coverage more than 10-times from 1.2 crore products in 2025 to over 12.5 crore products priced under Rs 1,000 across 1,800-plus categories, the company said in a release. In addition, Amazon has reduced Ea ...Read More >
Vrindavan, March 2 (UNI) On the occasion of the Holi festival, Devkinandan Maharaj urged people to celebrate Holi without intoxication. "It is a festival of love; celebrate Holi without intoxication," he said while playing Holi with hydraulic water guns at the Priyakantju Temple, on Chhatikara Road, on Monday. He showered the devotees who had come to Vrindavan from faraway places. They danced in the joy of Phagun. The festival, which began with the showering of flowers amidst the Holi songs of ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], January 27 (ANI): The Chairman of the Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee, Hemant Dwivedi, on Tuesday defended banning the entry of non-Hindus in the Shri Badrinath and Kedarnath Dhams, saying that the proposal is being tabled to maintain the sanctity of the temples. Speaking to ANI, he said the committee plans to submit a proposal to ban the entry of all non-Hindus to all 46 temples under the Shri Badarinath Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC). Also Read | ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, October 24: In a shocking incident, a 16-year-old Dalit girl was allegedly gangraped by some of her distant relatives in the Chandanpur area of Puri district in Odisha on October 22. The heinous crime came to light after the minor victim lodged a complaint in this regard at the Chandanpur police station on Friday. "A 16-year-old Dalit girl on Friday lodged a complaint at the police station, alleging that her uncle and brother, both distant relatives from the same village, forcibly r ...Read More >
KOLKATA: A 28-year-old man was arrested on Thursday on charges of desecrating an idol of Goddess Kali in the remote Kakdwip area of South 24 Parganas district, which led the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to launch a stinging attack on the Mamata Banerjee government. Police said the suspect was drunk when he damaged the idol. "Based on intelligence inputs, a person identified as Narayan Halder,28, son of Bhupati Halder, was apprehended and arrested. During interrogation, he confessed to his invo ...Read More >
In the clip, Javed Akhtar is seen commenting on the current political landscape of India. Singer Lucky Ali called Javed Akhtar "ugly as f**k" after a reel of the noted writer-poet weighing in on the Hindu-Muslim dynamic in the country started doing rounds on social media. But what exactly did Javed Akhtar say that made Lucky Ali lose his cool? In the short video, apparently from a literary event, the lyricist and screenwriter is seen commenting on the current political landscape of India. Ja ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) Govardhan Puja, a festival deeply rooted in Indian tradition and spirituality, was celebrated across the country on Wednesday with immense fervour and unwavering faith. From the vibrant heartlands of Rajasthan to Uttar Pradesh, the spirit of devotion united millions in celebration. In Rajasthan's Bundi, the festival coincided with the second day of the grand Deepotsav. Homes glowed not just with lamps but with faith, as families worshipped Govardhan, symbolisi ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran artistes Javed Akhtar and Lucky Ali have come at loggerheads. Lucky Ali took to his X, formerly Twitter, and shared a post recently taking a dig at the legendary screenwriter. The issue arose after a recently resurfaced clip of Javed Akhtar shows him asking the Hindu community of the country to not be hardliners like the Muslim community. Javed is known to be a non-believer, and constantly calls out the traditional practises, irrespective of faith, which ...Read More >
Kolkata: Several Kali Pujas across the city witnessed community bonding as people, irrespective of religious faiths, came together to celebrate the festival of lights. From planning pandal decorations and raising funds to overseeing the rituals and crowd management, members of different communities played equal roles in the celebrations.A Kali Puja on Mayfair Road spread the message of communal harmony through their celebration, in which locals from different communities participated. Sudhir Kum ...Read More >
Kolkata, Oct 20 (PTI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee performed Kali Puja at her Kalighat residence here on Monday night, a tradition she has followed for over four decades, senior Trinamool Congress leaders said. Clad in a cotton saree, Banerjee took part in the rituals while her nephew and TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee participated in a yagna in front of the idol of the goddess. Large crowds gathered outside her residence to catch a glimpse of the celebrations. ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], October 20 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday said that people have made "abundant" purchases this Diwali thanks to GST relaxation and there has been thrust on buying 'swadeshi' products. He was speaking to reporters after purchasing 'diyas' and other earthen items from local potters at Chakrata Road in Dehradun. "Local potters have made good earthen lamps, idols, other decorative items and items used for puja. These are 'swadeshi' i ...Read More >
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 >
Cuttack experienced unrest on Sunday. The Vishwa Hindu Parishad announced a 12-hour bandh for Monday. This decision followed clashes during Durga Puja idol immersion. The VHP stated the administration failed to maintain peace. They sought the transfer of the DCP and district collector. The bandh aims to protest administrative actions. Cuttack remained tense on Sunday as the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) announced a 12-hour bandh on Monday following violent clashes during Durga Puja idol immersion ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The political temperature rose sharply on Monday over the Cuttack violence, as opposition leaders slammed the BJP, accusing it of engineering unrest for political gains. Congress MP Pramod Tiwari condemned the incident, alleging a deliberate attempt to stoke communal divisions. "The public is living peacefully and happily. However, the BJP is deliberately creating polarisation. All of this is happening solely to provoke polarisation, and it is sponsored and pr ...Read More >
The incident occurred late Sunday night when a pipe on the truck carrying the idol came in contact with the electricity line in the Gaura Bazar area, resulting in the spread of current, Additional Superintendent of Police Anjana Tiwari told PTI. Two persons were killed in the incident and 10 to 15 were injured because of electrocution, as per the initial reports, the ASP said. Government Victoria Hospital's duty doctor Nitin Yadav, however, told PTI Videos that a total of 35 persons were broug ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Two men were electrocuted to death, and more than 30 others were injured in Gaura Bazar when a vehicle carrying an idol of Goddess Durga came into contact with a high-tension power line, officials said on Monday. The incident occurred late Sunday night when a pipe on the truck carrying the idol touched the high-tension line. This resulted in a current surge, additional superintendent of police Anjana Tiwari said. Initial reports indicated that two men were killed, while around 10 to 1 ...Read More >
Mumbai, October 2: Global head-turner Priyanka Chopra Jonas has wrapped up all her work in Mumbai and has said "alvida" as she heads back home. But before leaving she thanked her 'bhabhi' Neelam Upadhyaya for stepping in when her husband Nick Jonas wasn't around to help. Priyanka took to Instagram, where she shared a video. The ending of the clip featured Neelam helping Priyanka take out clips from her hair after she was done with her work. "Alvida Mumbai! Always so wonderful to be back, even if ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In connection with the immersion of Durga Matha idols at People's Plaza, Graden Point, Baby ponds at jalavihar Park, Sanjeevaiah Park, traffic diversions will be in place around Hussain Sagar Lake from 4 pm on October 2 to October 5 at 6 am Traffic from Panjagutta/Raj Bhavan Rd will be diverted at V.V. Statue Traffic from Nirankari Jn will be diverted at Old PS Saifabad Traffic from Khairatabad will be diverted at Printing Press to Rajiv Gandhi Statue Traffic from Upper Tank Bund t ...Read More >
Desi girl Priyanka Chopra is currently in Mumbai, and she visited the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal on Tuesday. The actress was spotted arriving at a pandal organised by Rani Mukerji and Kajol's families. She looked absolutely stunning in a blue ethnic suit, and was seen warmly greeting Kajol's sister Tanishaa Mukerji, and filmmaker Ayan Mukerji. Several pictures and videos shared by the paparazzi show Priyanka Chopra arriving for the Durga Puja celebration in Mumbai. She rocked a b ...Read More >
Kajol experienced a bittersweet Durga Puja this year. She faced three family losses in 2025. Stepping into the familiar pandal was an emotional moment for her. Her sister Tanishaa spoke about carrying forward family traditions. The family honored their late loved ones' legacy with warmth. Kajol also continues her work with The Trial 2, streaming on JioHotstar. This year's Durga Puja hit a bittersweet note for Kajol. Usually, all smiles and festive vibes at the pandal, the actor confessed that 2 ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 1 (ANI): Alia Bhatt made heads turn when she arrived at the 79th North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja on Wednesday. Donning an exquisite lehenga, Alia undoubtedly captivated the attention of the other devotees at the pandal. What made her appearance even more memorable was her rushing to greet actress Rani Mukerji. The two shared a heartfelt hug and posed happily for pictures, joined by Ayan Mukerji and Tanisha Mukerji for a cheerful photo session. Earlier ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 1 (ANI): Bollywood actor and National Award recipient, Rani Mukerji has shared childhood memories of her dancing with her cousins during Durga Puja celebrations and said their aunts used to choreograph the dances. In a conversation with ANI, Rani said celebrations have grown with time and talked about the pandal her family has been associated with. "Everything is becoming a big event, and we are going with the flow... S Mukerji's wife started it, so we are ...Read More >
When it comes to festivals, the more the merrier," says Ronit Bose Roy, who is "blessed to belong to three states." He says, "I am a Bengali born in Maharashtra and have grown up in Gujarat. So, it's a special time of the year and I love celebrating both Navratri and Durga Puja." The Adaalat actor adds, "I am a big follower of Mataji, and we celebrate all the Navratris. We have maintained our Durga Puja traditions as well." Excerpts from a chat: 'We serve bhog to everyone during pujo' I have som ...Read More >
Kolkata: A woman died allegedly after falling ill at a Durga Puja pandal in south Kolkata's Behala area, police said. The incident took place after the woman, identified as Sangita Rana, a resident of Haridevpur area, visited Nutan Dal puja pandal in Behala around Monday midnight, a police officer said. She collapsed near the exit gate shortly after viewing the idol. "On-duty officers immediately administered CPR at the spot. As her condition worsened, she was rushed through a green corridor ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Global star Priyanka Chopra Jonas has expressed gratitude for Ashthami pooja. She went on to thank actress Tanisha and filmmaker Ayan Mukerji for the warm welcome at the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja. Priyanka took to Instagram, where she shared a glimpse of the idol of Goddess Durga from the pooja. "On this Ashtami, feeling grateful for Maa Durga's blessings! Thank you @tanishaamukerji & @ayan mukerji for having me," Priyanka wrote as the caption. On Septe ...Read More >
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