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Valmiki Jayanti School Holiday 2025: A public holiday on the occasion of Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti Valmiki Jayanti Holiday 2025: Schools in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh will remain closed tomorrow, October 7, 2025, on the occasion of Valmiki Jayanti. The day is celebrated to honour the teachings of Maharishi Valmiki on his birth anniversary. He is regarded as the Adikavi (first poet) of Sanskrit literature and the author of the Ramayana. In Jammu division, all government and private schools will st ...Read More >
Varanasi, Oct 6 (PTI) Sanatan Dharma alone can ensure peace, harmony, and universal welfare, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said, as he called for the revival of Sanskrit as a living medium of expression. He also said that Sanskrit will, in future, emerge as the language that connects the world. Adityanath was addressing the closing ceremony of the 14th session of a sewing, embroidery, and computer training centre at the Annapurna Rishikul Brahmacharyashram Sanskrit Mah ...Read More >
Addressing a large gathering in Gorakhpur, the chief minister said while the names and circumstances have changed since the epic eras of Ramayana and Mahabharata, the negative characters continue to persist in today's society. "The situation and characters are similar to the time of Ramayana and Mahabharata. The 'Tadakas' and 'Surpanakhas' are present even today, and we must remain vigilant against them," Adityanath said. The chief minister specifically warned against those who seek to divide ...Read More >
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released a comprehensive holiday calendar, urging citizens to plan their banking activities accordingly to avoid inconvenience. Major festivals such as Durga Puja, Dussehra, Diwali, Chhath Puja, Lakshmi Puja, Bhai Dooj, and Gandhi Jayanti contribute to the extended closures. In addition to these, the second and fourth Saturdays and Sundays further reduce working days for banks. 🏦 Key Dates to Note: * October 1: Dussehra, Ayudha Puja, Durga Puja (West Be ...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 >
HYDERABAD: After four days of relentless downpours, Telangana is expected to have a brief respite on Monday, with no rainfall alerts issued. However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) placed the state under a yellow alert for thunderstorms. IMD data showed that Papannapet in Medak district received the heaviest 24-hour rainfall at 10.6 cm, followed by Manoor in Sangareddy with 9.28 cm and Nallabelly in Warangal at 9.15 cm. The statewide average rainfall for the day stood at 7.3 mm, nota ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised the contribution of RSS, which is completing 100 years of its inception this Dussehra, to nation building through sacrifice and dedication. In his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' address, he said the Sangh fountainhead was formed in 1925 to fight intellectual slavery and restore self-confidence among the people during British rule and at the time of Independence. "This Vijayadashami is special for another reason. This day marks 100 years of the f ...Read More >
New Delhi: The month of October is considered a time of great faith, a time of great festivals. Homes and religious sites are decorated with colourful sparklers and rangolis for the festivities. Schoolchildren are also in for a treat this month, as there will be several school holidays. From Diwali to Govardhan Puja and Chhath, the festival falls. Dussehra will also be celebrated before these. If your child is attending school or college, be sure to check the holiday list. In case you find your ...Read More >
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced that all schools, colleges, banks, and government offices in Uttar Pradesh will remain closed on October 7 to mark the birth anniversary of Maharishi Valmiki, the revered sage and author of the Ramayana. He also outlined plans for grand celebrations across Uttar Pradesh. The day, he said, will be observed not only as a moment of religious significance but also as one of relaxation and celebration for the people. Public holiday on October 7 "A public ...Read More >
Lucknow: When PM Narendra Modi on Sunday elaborated on the significance of Maharshi Valmiki and the Ramayana in the 126th episode of Mann Ki Baat, the construction of temples dedicated to Valmiki and Nishadraj Guha at the Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya gained momentum.Valmiki Jayanti will be observed on Oct 7. Maharshi Valmiki is one of the foremost pillars of Indian culture. His composition, the Ramayana, introduced humanity to Lord Ram's ideals and values. Lord Ram united everyone through s ...Read More >
BENGALURU : The state government has revived efforts to include the Kuruba sub-caste in the Scheduled Tribes (ST) list, drawing backlash from the Opposition BJP as chief minister Siddaramaiah belongs to the community.Kurubas (shepherds), Karnataka's third-largest community, are classified as OBCs but have been pressing for ST status. Scheduled Tribesenjoy a 7% quota in the state.The state's ST welfare department has called for a meeting in Bengaluru on Tuesday to discuss the subject. The meeting ...Read More >
Ballari: Just when it seemed that the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribe Developmental Corporation (KMVSTDC) scandal case was over, it has taken a new turn. In connection with the case, CBI officials raided the residence of corporator Govindaraju in Ballari on Monday. The CBI raid took place while supporters of MLA Nagendra were performing rituals at his home on his birthday. The court handed over the scam to the CBI.As part of the investigation, CBI officials conducted a raid in Ballari ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major development, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has conducted raids on Monday at 16 locations in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh in connection with sensational tribal welfare board scam in which former minister B. Nagendra was jailed. An official statement CBI stated: "The raids were conducted at premises of sister, brother-in-law, personal assistant and other close associates of former Karnataka minister in connection with siphoning of governme ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 15 (PTI) The CBI on Monday conducted searches at the premises of associates of former Karnataka minister B Nagendra at 16 locations in the state and Andhra Pradesh in connection with the Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation 'scam', officials said. The case involves serious allegations of transferring government funds to personal accounts of Nagendra's relatives from the accounts of Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation. The search operat ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The govt has scheduled a key meeting to examine the inclusion of the Kuruba community -- the shepherd caste -- of Bidar, Kalaburagi, and Yadgir districts in the Scheduled Tribe (ST) list. Currently classified as Other Backward Class (OBC), the community has for years sought ST status, arguing it would bring greater benefits and protections. If the community in the three Kalyana Karnataka districts is reclassified, it would have political implications because Kurubas would be recognise ...Read More >
1. Karnataka HC declines to interfere with government's invitation to Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate Mysuru Dasara 2025 The High Court of Karnataka on September 15 declined to interfere with the State Government's decision to invite writer and activist Banu Mushtaq, whose collection of Kannada short stories translated to English won the international Booker award 2025, to inaugurate the Mysuru Dasara festival, which begins on September 22. A division bench passed the order while dismissing petitio ...Read More >
In the epic Kamba Ramayanam, poet Kambar distinguishes between bright and dark characters. Brightness represents knowledge, righteousness, and noble qualities, while darkness symbolises ignorance and the failure to follow dharma. Sri Rama, Lakshmana, and Vibhishana are bright figures, while Surpanakha, Tataka, and Ravana embody darkness. Yet, Kaikeyi stands apart, reflecting both light and shadow. Lanka Sri. Jeyaraj said in a discourse that Kaikeyi initially revealed her bright side. She was de ...Read More >
Lucknow: Prime Minister of Mauritius Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam, along with his spouse Veena, visited the Ram temple in Ayodhya on Friday.The couple offered prayers to Ram Lalla, performed 'aarti' and spent around 45 minutes on the temple premises.The Mauritius PM was accompanied by a group of about 30 people. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath welcomed Ramgoolam at the airport and presented him with a bouquet and a memento.Saints and seers recited Vedic mantras and volunteers showered flowers to wel ...Read More >
New Delhi: Protest at the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) against a recently announced fee hike, the long-standing suspension of students' union elections and calls for administrative accountability have entered their sixth day, with students boycotting classes and staging sit-ins at the Bab-e-Syed gate (the iconic entrance of the varsity). The fee structure for different courses has witnessed a sharp revision. Students say the hike ranges from 25% to over 60% across various programmes. Many cl ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Easing inflation and favourable monsoon boosted rural demand in India in the April-June period this year, outpacing urban consumption once again, according to a new report. According to the report by global research firm NielsenIQ, rural markets and small manufacturers propelled the packaged consumer goods sector in Q2 2025. Rural markets grew twice as fast as cities, as urban areas showed signs of recovery, particularly in smaller towns. According to the re ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Senior BJP leader B Sriramulu has invited K N Rajanna, who was recently sacked as minister from the Congress government, to join the party along with his son and MLC Rajendra Rajanna, even as a state minister and some ruling party legislators met the MLA. This group of Congress MLAs along with Minister Satish Jarkiholi met Rajanna at his residence on Wednesday and held discussions. "The whole community (ST/Valmiki) and its leaders are with you, come to BJP. You and your son come to ...Read More >
Bengaluru (PTI): Senior BJP leader B Sriramulu has invited K N Rajanna, who was recently sacked as minister from the Congress government, to join the party along with his son and MLC Rajendra Rajanna, even as a state minister and some ruling party legislators met the MLA. This group of Congress MLAs along with Minister Satish Jarkiholi met Rajanna at his residence on Wednesday and held discussions. "The whole community (ST/Valmiki) and its leaders are with you, come to BJP. You and your son co ...Read More >
Koppal: The Koppal bandh, called by the District Valmiki Mahasabha on Monday, condemning the murder of Gavisiddappa, a youth from the Valmiki community, evoked a strong response from the public. Most traders voluntarily shut their shops, and a large protest march was taken from the Clock Tower to Ashoka Circle. During the protest, Raghavendra Hitnal, the ruling Congress MLA from Koppal, took part in the march, wearing a saffron shawl. He demanded punishment for those responsible for Gavisiddappa ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Bringing down the curtain on the proceedings initiated against misleading advertisements for medicinal products, the Supreme Court has closed the case filed by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) against Patanjali Ayurved and its founders.A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and K V Viswanathan said no further hearing was needed as the court had already passed various orders and the purpose of the case had been achieved. "By various orders, the prayers of the WP have been achieved and ...Read More >
Bengaluru: BJP raised the murder of a Hindu man in Koppal in the legislative assembly Wednesday and demanded the investigation be handed over to National Investigation Agency (NIA) and that Rs 50 lakh compensation be given to the victim's family. A BJP delegation also met governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot and urged him to intervene and direct the state govt to transfer the case, alleging a deep-rooted conspiracy by "extremist" groups. In its memorandum, BJP said Gavisiddappa Nayak, from the Valmiki ...Read More >
Lucknow, Aug 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a significant moment for public sector recruitment in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday handed over appointment letters to 1,374 assistant operators and 120 workshop employees selected for the UP Police Telecom Department. The ceremony, held at "Indira Gandhi Pratishthan", marked another stride in the state's commitment to transparent, merit-based recruitment under "Mission Rozgar." Addressing the newly appointed personnel, the Chief Min ...Read More >
Patna, Jul 19 (PTI) The Bihar government on Saturday said that more than 12,000 new polling stations have been created in the state as per the recommendation of the Election Commission, as part of special intensive revision (SIR). According to a release issued by the election department, the total number of polling stations has risen to 90,712 from 77,895, after the establishment of 12,817 new ones. Of these, 12,479 polling stations have been set up "at the same building or premises housing th ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Two days after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's social media post accusing BJP and RSS of "manuvadi thinking'' and a subsequent meeting between the kin of the victim and Haryana chief minister Nayab Saini, the Hisar police has registered an FIR against unknown police officials in connection with the alleged killing of a Dalit youth. According to media reports, the FIR was registered on July 17 night under various sections of the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes (prevention of atro ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Reliance Industries, India's largest company in terms of market value, reported a 76% increase in quarterly profit to Rs 30,681 crore on Friday, led by gains from the sale of some of its listed investments and strong growth across its key businesses. Other income surged 280% to Rs 15,119 crore due to profit (Rs 8,924 crore) on sale of its stake in Asian Paints. Excluding the Rs 8,924 crore gain, profit was higher by 25%. Earnings was also driven by a rebound in its oil-to-chemicals (O2C) ...Read More >
Hyderabad/Nagarkurnool: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has appealed to his Andhra Pradesh counterpart N Chandrababu Naidu to cancel the Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation Project and instead support the Palamuru Rangareddy Lift Irrigation scheme considering the challenges facing the people of Palamuru district. Addressing a public meeting on Friday at Jatrapole after laying the foundation stones for a slew of developmental works in Nagarkurnool district, the Chief Minister said that the AP C ...Read More >
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