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New Delhi, Sep 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Congress leader Udit Raj launched a strong attack on the NDA government following the recent violence in Ladakh, stating that the demand for full statehood, raised by Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, is both timely and necessary, criticising the Centre's handling of the situation and the arrest of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk. In a sharply-worded statement, Udit Raj said, "This is absolutely the need of the hour. When Ladakh was not a U ...Read More >
Delhi rain live updates: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has upgraded its rain alert from 'yellow' to 'orange', indicating the possibility of moderate rainfall and thunderstorms reaching the national capital in a few hours. The warning comes after heavy rainfall battered Delhi earlier in the day. The wet spell caused waterlogging and traffic gridlock, just as the city was gearing up for the festive season. Several airlines, including IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air, have is ...Read More >
PNN Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 30: As the festive spirit builds across the state, families are preparing their homes for Dussehra with vibrant decor, pujas, and gatherings. While lighting diyas, cooking festive meals, and hosting loved ones bring joy, these activities can also contribute to rising indoor pollution, especially in urban homes. This year, Dussehra offers on electronics are helping families make smarter, health-focused choices. Many are opting to buy air purifiers on ...Read More >
Mumbai: Actor Varun Dhawan, on Tuesday, took to social media to share a glimpse of his Durga Ashtami celebrations. Taking to Instagram, the 'Bawaal' actor shared a few photos in which he is seen sitting on the floor with a group of kids. In the first image, Varun is seen posing happily with them after the Kanjak Puja. He is also seen enjoying halwa and puri prasad along with the children. Sharing the images, the actor simply wrote, "Happy Durga Ashtami #bestmeal." Meanwhile, Varun is currently ...Read More >
New Delhi: Some parts of the national capital and adjoining cities received light rainfall on Tuesday morning, bringing much needed respite from the hot and sultry weather conditions. The IMD has forecast light rainfall in the region during the day. As per IMD, the minimum temperature in Delhi was recorded at 28.7 degrees Celsius, which is 5.4 notches above normal. Meanwhile, the maximum temperature is likely to settle around 35 degrees Celsius on Tuesday. The rainfall was accompanied by thunde ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 30 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of Maha Ashtami, one of the most significant days of the Navratri festival. In a message shared on social media, Modi said: "Warm wishes to all fellow citizens on the auspicious occasion of Maha Ashtami. May this sacred day bring happiness, peace, and good health into everyone's life." The Prime Minister also shared devotional verses (stuti) dedicated to the Goddess, invoking divine bles ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): The Chittaranjan Park Durga Puja committee blended tradition with cinematic magic, as they celebrated Shardiya Navratri with a Durga Puja pandal inspired by Satyajit Ray's film 'Sonar Kella' in Delhi. The Durga Puja festivities have commenced across India, with people already thronging to various pandals with their friends and families. Amid them, what stands out are the thematic decorations and unique concepts. In New Delhi, the Chittaranjan Park Durga P ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], September 30 (ANI): On the eighth day of Sharadiya Navratri, also known as Maha Ashtami, a large number of devotees flocked to the Vaishno Devi temple in Raja Park, Jaipur, to offer prayers. Devotees began arriving at the temple from early morning, and the goddess's idol was specially adorned to mark the occasion. Temple priest Pandit Madan Mohan explained the spiritual significance of the day, saying, "Today is the eighth day of Sharadiya Navratri and we worship Mah ...Read More >
The recent GST reforms will spur market consumption and boost the domestic economy, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said on Monday. He said the impact of these reforms will be known in the next four to six months. Chaudhary interacted with businessmen, entrepreneurs, and tax experts in Indore regarding the Goods and Services Tax reforms. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi believes that when GST reforms bring additional money into the hands of the common people, it will definitely bo ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Hundreds of people took part in the Bathukamma carnival hosted by the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) at Tank Bund on Saturday evening, as part of the Dasara celebrations. The event showcased Telangana's cultural heritage and promoted the festival's tourism potential.The main attraction was a Bathukamma rally, accompanied by several highlights, including a floating Bathukamma on Hussainsagar that lit up the waters and drew loud cheers from the crowd. Food stalls se ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the newly constructed Delhi BJP office at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg in the national capital. The event coincided with the ongoing Navratri celebrations. Following the inauguration, PM Modi also toured the new five-storey building. Built on an 825-square-metre plot, the office complex, which cost Rs 2.23 crore, includes two basement levels dedicated to parking. In his address, the Prime Minister highlighted the NDA governments' commitment ...Read More >
"Garba's diversity is the result of Gujarat's long history as a crossroads of trade, migration, and regional identities," says an expert What we know today as Garba, the vibrant, rhythmic dance that fills Gujarat's nights during Navratri, has roots that stretch back thousands of years, weaving through mythology, literature, and the very fabric of Indian culture. According to Gujarati poet and writer Himanshuray Raval, the story of this beloved dance form is far more complex and fascinating tha ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged people to make India self-reliant and embrace Swadeshi and said less is India's dependence on foreign products, better it will be for the country. PM Modi, who inaugurated Delhi BJP's newly-built office here, said the relationship between Delhi and the BJP isn't just about a city and a party but of service and culture. Also Read | Zubeen Garg Ambulance Video Moments Before His Mysterious Death Shows Singer Bein ...Read More >
Lucknow: Addressing participants of the 17th Tribal Youth Exchange Programme in Lucknow on Monday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that even though the language and dialects being spoken by people might differ, India's culture remains one.He said that the sentiment that "Mother Earth is our mother, and we are her children" lives in the heart of every Indian and is deeply rooted in Indian culture and traditions. "When the nation was shackled by slavery, 'Dharti Aba' Bhagwan Birsa Munda rekind ...Read More >
October 2025 is packed with major festivals like Dussehra, Diwali, Chath Puja and Durga Puja In this festive season, several states will observe many bank holidays during the month. In October 2025, there will be a national holiday when banks across all states will remain closed. Due to various local festivals, several bank branches will also remain closed in different states. While online banking services will remain available, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has listed specific days in Octobe ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged people to make India self-reliant and embrace Swadeshi and said less is India's dependence on foreign products, better it will be for the country. PM Modi, who inaugurated Delhi BJP's newly-built office here, said the relationship between Delhi and the BJP isn't just about a city and a party but of service and culture. "Today, during these sacred days of Navratri, Delhi BJP has received its new office... My hea ...Read More >
Speaking to reporters, CM Fadnavis condemned the incident and expressed concern over efforts to create social unrest. According to the news agency ANI, he said, "The way certain boards are being put up, we need to examine whether there's a conspiracy at play. We must also identify who is attempting to disturb the social environment." "Is this an effort to polarise society, similar to what was attempted during the Lok Sabha elections? Everyone has the right to follow their religion, but provoki ...Read More >
UPITS 2025, the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show, has emerged as a game-changer for women entrepreneurs, offering them a platform to gain confidence, secure international deals, and showcase their brands globally. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the state government has implemented women-centric policies and simplified business procedures, making Uttar Pradesh a hub for trade and investment. Entrepreneurs from cities like Kanpur, Delhi-NCR, and Greater Noida have s ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: Tuesday marks Maha Ashtami or Durgashtami, the eighth day of Navratri. It is also one of the most auspicious days for the Bengali community celebrating Durga Puja. This year, more than 25 Durga Puja venues are hosting grand celebrations in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, bringing both Bengalis and non-Bengalis to enjoy a slice of festivities with fun, food, and cultural events.Anal Mukherjee, secretary of the Bengal Cultural Association (BCA) at Ahmedabad Kalibari, told TOI that about 5,00 ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 29 (ANI): Samajwadi Party leader Abu Asim Azmi on Monday strongly condemned the lathi charge on Muslims protesting against alleged insults to their faith in the Ahilyanagar, accusing the Maharashtra government of fostering communal discord. "It means that you can insult Muslims as much as you want... Even if a Muslim protests, he is lathi-charged. So I believe there is no longer any such thing as law. I am repeatedly telling CM Devendra Fadnavis that if t ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Out of 201 social agitations in the state, the Maharashtra Cabinet Sub-Committee headed by Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar on Monday recommended withdrawal of cases against 77 applicants. The minister clarified that cases relating to crimes against women, serious offences, and personal or civil disputes cannot be pardoned under government policy. Therefore, such cases have been categorically rejected for withdrawal. He further stated that in six cases in ...Read More >
Sehore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], September 29 (ANI): Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday interacted with local shopkeepers in a public outreach initiative aimed at promoting Swadeshi products and raising awareness about the revised GST (Goods and Services Tax) rates. The campaign aims to promote the use of locally produced goods while keeping traders and consumers informed about the latest tax updates. Also Read | 'Her Mann Ki Baat': PM Narendra Modi Writes Foreword for Italian Coun ...Read More >
"The yatra is going on smoothly as pilgrims in large numbers are paying obeisance at the temple every day. So far, over 1,25,645 pilgrims have registered for darshan till Sunday night," a Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board official told PTI. Amid chants of devotion and bhajans echoing through Katra, the base camp of Mata Vaishno Devi, and en route, devotees continue to arrive in the town from across the country and abroad to seek the deity's blessings. Katra, the twin routes and the Bhawan te ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 29 (ANI): Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Shivsena leader Milind Deora interacted with shopkeepers in Kalbadevi on Monday and encouraged them to adopt a 'swadeshi' approach. Additionally, they also discussed GST reforms with traders. Shinde claimed that due to reduced GST rates, sales have increased, and traders are pleased with the GST reforms. He also gave a call for Swadeshi. Also Read | PM Narendra Modi Slams Congress-Led Himachal ...Read More >
Jammu, Sep 29: The pilgrimage to the cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi in the Trikuta hills of Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district is going on smoothly, with over 1.25 lakh devotees having paid obeisance at the temple during the past one week of Navratri. Navratri, being observed from September 22 to October 1, is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga and holds special significance at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, which records one of its highest pilgrim footfalls during this period. "The ya ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 29 (ANI): Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Shivsena leader Milind Deora interacted with shopkeepers in Kalbadevi on Monday and encouraged them to adopt a 'swadeshi' approach. Additionally, they also discussed GST reforms with traders. Shinde claimed that due to reduced GST rates, sales have increased, and traders are pleased with the GST reforms. He also gave a call for Swadeshi. "Traders and consumers are very happy because of reduced ...Read More >
India's Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries -- Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Iceland -- will officially come into effect from 1 October 2025, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal announced on Monday. Speaking at the valedictory session of the UP International Trade Show, Goyal said the deal, which was finalised in March 2024, marks another major step in India's global trade strategy. "Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the ...Read More >
Patiala: Rajinder Gupta, the vice-chairman of the Punjab Economic Policy and Planning Board and head of the Shri Kali Devi Temple Advisory Committee, on Monday announced that the historic Kali Devi temple here would be developed on the lines of prominent religious shrines like the Mansa Devi and Vaishno Devi temples.Speaking on the seventh day of Shardiya Navratri, Gupta, joined by Patiala mayor Kundan Gogia, the advisory committee members and ADC Simarpreet Kaur, said the devotees would see sig ...Read More >
Greater Noida, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) The third edition of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS) concluded on Monday with grandeur and optimism for the state's economic future. Speaking on the occasion, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, the chief guest at the event, lauded the Yogi Adityanath government for its efforts in transforming Uttar Pradesh into a business and investment hub. "Under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's leadership, UP today stands on an unstop ...Read More >
Greater Noida: The third edition of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS 2025) concluded on Monday with a grand closing ceremony. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, the chief guest on the final day, congratulated the Uttar Pradesh government on the event's resounding success. He noted, "UPITS reflects the economic, industrial, and cultural potential not only of the state but of India as a whole." He urged a collective commitment to promote indigenous products, encour ...Read More >
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