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Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 3 (PTI) Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president PS Prasanth on Friday said the board will approach the Kerala High Court seeking a detailed investigation into the gold plating of Dwarapalaka (guardian deity) idols at the Sabarimala temple from 1998 to 2025. Prasanth said the TDB standing counsel has been instructed to file a petition once the High Court resumes after the Pooja holiday. He said that a comprehensive inquiry would be launched into the amount of gold used ...Read More >
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced Operation Sindoor successfully achieved its objectives, stating the Indian military exposed Pakistan's air defence system during an unsuccessful infiltration attempt. He emphasized India's capability to inflict heavy losses while maintaining restraint against terrorism, affirming the ongoing fight against cross-border threats. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said the Indian military had successfully met every objective set under Operation Sind ...Read More >
Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], October 2 (ANI): Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) workers participated in Shastra Pujan on the occasion of Vijayadashami and to commemorate 100 years of the RSS at Senior Citizen Club Shiv Nagar in Udhampur on Thursday. Shastra Pujan is a traditional Hindu ritual where all the shastras (or weapons) are worshipped, symbolizing the victory of good over evil, particularly on Dussehra (Vijayadashami). Nagar Sangh Chalak Udhampur, Shri Krishan Nagar, said, "To ...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 >
New Delhi/Bhuj, Oct 02: In a stern warning to Pakistan, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said any misadventure by Islamabad in the Sir Creek sector will invite a "decisive response" that will be strong enough to change both "history and geography". Singh's remarks at a military base near the India-Pakistan border in Gujarat's Bhuj came against the backdrop of the neighbouring country expanding military infrastructure in the disputed region. The defence minister celebrated Dussehra wi ...Read More >
New Delhi/Bhuj, Oct 2 (PTI) In a stern warning to Pakistan, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said any misadventure by Islamabad in the Sir Creek sector will invite a "decisive response" that will be strong enough to change both "history and geography". Singh's remarks at a military base near the India-Pakistan border in Gujarat's Bhuj came against the backdrop of the neighbouring country expanding military infrastructure in the disputed region. The defence minister celebrated Dussehr ...Read More >
Bhuj (Gujarat), Oct 2 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today warned Pakistan that any misadventure in the Sir Creek area, will receive a strong "response that will rewrite both history and geography". He drew attention to the fact that even after 78 years of Independence, Pakistan continues to create disputes over the Sir Creek Sector, despite India's repeated efforts to resolve the issue through dialogue. He pointed out that Pakistan's recent expansion of military infrastructure in the Si ...Read More >
Kachchh (Gujarat) [India], October 2 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday conducted Shastra Pooja at the Bhuj Military Base on the occasion of Vijayadashami. Chief General Upendra Dwivedi and Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, Commander of the Southern Army, were also present on the occasion. The L-70 Air Defence (AD) gun, which had been instrumental in Operation Sindoor, was also specially presented to the Defence Minister during the ceremony. Also Read | 'I Love Muhammad' Row: Bare ...Read More >
Sambalpur (Odisha) [India], October 2 (ANI): Union Education Minister and Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan attended the Kanyapujan Utsav on Navratri and felicitated mothers who gave birth to little girls across Sambalpur. He celebrated the spirit of motherhood and the dignity of a girl child. He offered prayers at Tampergarh along with Odisha's Minister of Panchayati Raj and Rural Development Rabi Narayan Naik. He announced that he will visit various pandals in different areas across Sambalpur i ...Read More >
Kachchh (Gujarat) [India], October 2 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday conducted Shastra Pooja at the Bhuj Military Base on the occasion of Vijayadashami. Chief General Upendra Dwivedi and Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, Commander of the Southern Army, were also present on the occasion. The L-70 Air Defence (AD) gun, which had been instrumental in Operation Sindoor, was also specially presented to the Defence Minister during the ceremony. During Operation Sindoor, the L-70 Air ...Read More >
Sambalpur (Odisha) [India], October 2 (ANI): Union Education Minister and Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan attended the Kanyapujan Utsav on Navratri and felicitated mothers who gave birth to little girls across Sambalpur. He celebrated the spirit of motherhood and the dignity of a girl child. He offered prayers at Tampergarh along with Odisha's Minister of Panchayati Raj and Rural Development Rabi Narayan Naik. He announced that he will visit various pandals in different areas across Sambalpur i ...Read More >
Mysuru, Oct 2 (PTI) The 11-day Mysuru Dasara festivities reached its grand finale on Thursday with the iconic Vijayadashami procession. Celebrated as 'Nada Habba' (state festival), the Dasara or 'Sharan Navaratri' festivities was a grand affair this year, showcasing Karnataka's rich culture and traditions, reminiscent of royal pomp and glory. Thousands of people are expected to witness the 'Jamboo Savari', a march of a dozen caparisoned elephants led by 'Abhimanyu' carrying the idol of Goddess ...Read More >
Bhuj (Gujarat), Oct 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday issued a stern warning to Pakistan, declaring that any misadventure in the Sir Creek area will invite a "resounding response" that could alter both history and geography. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was at the Bhuj Air Base on the occasion of Vijayadashami, where he performed Shastra Puja. Recalling India's military prowess in the 1965 war, Defence Minister Singh said, "The Indian Army had demonstrated its cap ...Read More >
New Delhi/Bhuj: The Indian military successfully achieved all the objectives of Operation Sindoor and starting a war with Pakistan by escalating the situation was not its aim, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday, nearly five months after the conflict between the two neighbours.In an address to a group of soldiers in Gujarat's Bhuj, Singh said India's fight against cross-border terrorism will continue. The defence minister performed a 'shastra puja' (worship of weapons) on the occasi ...Read More >
Kachchh (Gujarat) [India], October 2 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that the joint effort of the Army, Navy, and Air Force enabled Operation Sindoor to be executed in record time. Singh performed the Shastra Pooja of the L-70 Air Defence Gun at the Bhuj Military base here, which was successfully used during Operation Sindoor, on the occasion of Vijayadashami. Adressing the soldiers at a military camp, Singh said, "Mother Durga is a symbol of the fact that when various p ...Read More >
New Delhi/Bhuj, Oct 2 (PTI) The Indian military successfully achieved all the objectives of Operation Sindoor and starting a war with Pakistan by escalating the situation was not its aim, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday, nearly five months after the conflict between the two neighbours. In an address to a group of soldiers in Gujarat's Bhuj, Singh said India's fight against cross-border terrorism will continue. The defence minister performed a 'shastra puja' (worship of weapons) ...Read More >
Kachchh (Gujarat) [India], October 2 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday warned that any misadventure by Pakistan in the Sir Creek area would be met with a decisive response that both history and geography will change. Singh attended a multi-agency capability exercise and performed the Shastra Poojan ceremony at the Lakki Nala Military Garrison in Kutch, held on the occasion of Vijayadashami. He said India has repeatedly tried to resolve the border dispute through dialogue, but P ...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 >
Alia Bhatt visited the famous North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal, an annual event organised by Kajol and her family, on the auspicious occasion of Navami. A video of the actress reaching the pandal and meeting her favourite and close friends, Ayan Mukerji, Rani Mukerji, and others has surfaced online. In one of the videos that has made its way on social media, Alia Bhatt looked drop-dead gorgeous in a stunning lehenga as she arrived at the Puja pandal. Ayan Mukerji came to receive her at ...Read More >
Lucknow: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Gayatri Prajapati was attacked by a fellow inmate inside Lucknow Jail on Tuesday. The scuffle took place within the jail premises, after which prison authorities launched an internal inquiry. According to a statement issued by Dr Ramdhani, DIG Prisons, Lucknow Range, the incident occurred after Prajapati allegedly used abusive language towards another inmate, Vishwas Rajput. In response, Vishwas attacked Prajapati using a sharp object i ...Read More >
Mumbai: The city will celebrate Dussehra, the culmination of the nine-day Navratri festival, with immersions of Goddess Durga idols, Ramlila performances, and the burning of Ravana effigies. Iconic Venues Set Ablaze Effigies will be set on fire at several locations, including Girgaon Chowpatty and Ram Lila Maidan, Malad West. The Shree Adarsh Ramlila Samiti will burn a 50-feet tall Ravana on Thursday evening as the festival's grand finale. At Zakaria Road, Malad, members of the 70-member Shre ...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 >
According to Hindu mythology, Maa Durga is said to have killed the buffalo demon Mahishasura on this day. The tariff theme 'Pandal' comes amid 50 per cent tariffs by the US on Indian goods and 100 per cent tariffs on branded pharmaceutical goods and non-US-made movies. Earlier today, Devotees flocked in huge numbers to the Alopi Shankari Devi Shakti Peeth Mandir in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj on the occasion of Maha Navami. The temple also witnessed a large gathering on the auspicious day of As ...Read More >
Kachchh (Gujarat) [India], October 1 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday arrived in Gujarat's Bhuj ahead of the Dussehra celebration with Indian Army personnel at the Bhuj Military Base on October 2. Along with celebrating Dussehra, Rajnath Singh will also perform the Shastra Puja at the Bhuj Military Base on Thursday. The Defence Minister was received by the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi, at the Bhuj Air Force Station. Dussehra, also known as Vijayada ...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 >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) UPSC Chairman Ajay Kumar on Wednesday said that cheating and use of fake certificates in any government job recruitment examination by the candidates is "unacceptable" and it can cause long-term career damage to them. In a first-of-its-kind virtual town hall, he asked candidates to avoid "going that path", which may attract the strictest action, including debarment from appearing in any examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for three years. ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 1 (ANI): Nothing beats the feeling of celebrating festivals with your family members. This Durga Puja, our Bollywood celebrities are also ensuring they indulge in festive vibes surrounded by their loved ones. On Wednesday, actor Ajay Devgn joined her wife Kajol and daughter Nysa at the 79th North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja.For darshan, Ajay opted for traditional wear. He arrived at the pandal donning a green kurta. He even posed for the fam-jam pictures wi ...Read More >
Former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar and mother Manorama Khedkar ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Ex-IAS probationer Puja Khedkar's mother Manorama allegedly blocked police from entering their Pune bungalow * The family allegedly kidnapped a truck cleaner after a road rage incident and brought him to the bungalow * Manorama Khedkar alleged she was being implicated and would cooperate with the investigation Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mo ...Read More >
Ayudha Puja: Understanding the Celebration and Its Significance in Hindu Tradition Ayudha Puja is a Hindu festival celebrated on the ninth day of Navratri. It falls on 1st October 2025, which is a Wednesday. This festival is dedicated to worshipping tools, instruments, and weapons. It honours Goddess Durga and her victory over the demon king Mahishasur. The festival has deep roots in Hindu mythology and is celebrated with devotion. The significance of Ayudha Puja lies in the defeat of Mahishas ...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 >
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