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The Uttar Pradesh government announced a fare reduction of up to 10 per cent on all air-conditioned buses operated by UPSRTC, effective immediately. This move aims to provide more affordable and comfortable travel for commuters, applying to various AC bus services. However, new AC buses registered from January 1, 2024, are excluded from this concession. The Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday announced a fare reduction of up to 10 per cent in all air-conditioned buses operated by the State Ro ...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 >
Chandigarh, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a landmark pro-farmer decision ahead of the festive season, the Modi government has approved a substantial hike in the minimum support price (MSP) for crops for 2026-27. This historic move, taken during the Union Cabinet meeting, has been widely welcomed by farmers across the nation, said BJP Punjab spokesperson Pritpal Singh Baliawal on Wednesday. Baliawal said that just as the Centre recently reduced GST rates to provide relief to the common people durin ...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 >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Rajasthan Police to file an updated status report along with an inquiry report into the alleged illegal apprehension and detention of two "minor" boys, who were apprehended in Delhi and later taken to Rajasthan in connection with a theft and trespass case. A bench of Justices Jyoti Singh and Anish Dayal was hearing a habeas corpus petition filed by street hawker Kapoori Bai, who alleged that her son, 15 and a relat ...Read More >
Lucknow, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a bid to further uplift the spirit of residents during the ongoing festive season, the Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday announced a reduction in bus fares, including the air-conditioner ones, thereby enhancing the comfort and convenience of the daily commuters and passengers. The festive gesture by the Uttar Pradesh government for the upcoming festivals - Dussehra and Diwali has brought a smile to people's faces, and they are happily welcoming it. All th ...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. Also Read | Nagarjuna Gets Personality Rights Protection: Delhi High Court Issues Restraining Order on Unauthorised Use of Telugu Su ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 1 (PTI) The rival Shiv Senas led by Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will on Thursday hold separate Dussehra rallies in the city where both are expected to target each other. The tradition of annual Dussehra rally of the Shiv Sena began when Bal Thackeray founded the party in 1966. The Sena split in 2022 with Eknath Shinde rebelling against Uddhav Thackeray's leadership. Thackeray will hold the Shiv Sena (UBT)'s rally at Shivaji Park in Dadar, wh ...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 >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday commemorated the 100th anniversary of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) by releasing a special coin and postage stamp, highlighting the organisation's contributions to India's freedom movement and national development. Speaking at the centenary event held in Delhi, PM Modi said the RSS had made significant sacrifices during India's struggle for independence. "Since its inception, the RSS has been striving to build the nation," he said, ad ...Read More >
Haridwar (Uttarakhand) [India], October 1 (ANI): Swami Avdheshanand Giri on Wednesday praised the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on completing 100 years, calling it the disciplined, cultured, and well-organised organisation whose work is constructive and positive, and has elevated India to great heights. Speaking to ANI, Giri said that the RSS has devoted itself to a strong India, promoting service, values, and leading during crises. "RSS is the world's most disciplined, cultured, and well- ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) The Supreme Court is likely to hear on October 6 a plea of telecom major Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) seeking the quashing of the additional adjusted gross revenue (AGR) demands for the period until 2016-17. According to the apex court's website, a bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) B R Gavai has listed the fresh plea of the VIL for hearing on Monday, when the court reopens after the Dussehra break. The top court deferred the hearing on September 26, after takin ...Read More >
Delhi/Hyderabad, Oct. 1 (Maxim News) : The central government has announced a festive season relief for its employees and pensioners. On the eve of Dussehra and Diwali, the Union Cabinet approved a 3 percent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR). Here To Join Us On WhatsApp The decision was taken during the cabinet meeting held in Delhi today under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. With this approval, nearly one crore central government employees and pensio ...Read More >
New Delhi: The central government, on Wednesday, announced a 3% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) ahead of Dussehra and Diwali celebrations. This will impact nearly 49.2 lakh central government employees. Around 68.7 lakh central government pensioners will also see more money entering their bank accounts with the government announcing a 3% hike raise in Dearness Relief or DR. This is the last DA/DR revision under the 7th Central Pay Commission, before the 8th Pay Commission comes into effect fro ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 1 (PTI) The Mumbai police have deployed more than 16,500 constables and nearly 2,900 officers along with the personnel of various special units across the city in view of the Dussehra rallies of political parties and processions for immersion of goddess Durga idols on October 2, officials said. This year, Dussehra and Gandhi Jayanti are being celebrated on the same day. The ruling Shiv Sena led by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will hold its annual Dussehra rally at the NESCO ...Read More >
Yamunanagar: The festival of Vijayadashami has several manifestations in different parts of the country. One of them comes from Yamunanagar in Haryana, where a family that is engaged in making the effigies of Ravana, Meghnad and Kumbhkarna goes to bed without having their evening meal on the night of Dussehra. For the Manchanda family of this city that has been engaged in making the effigies for the last five generations, it is an emotional occasion. This family has been making effigies that ar ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that India's unity in diversity is under threat from infiltrators causing a demographic shift, warning that it poses a risk to social harmony and internal security. He also recalled his announcement of the Demographic Mission from the Red Fort. Speaking during the centenary celebrations of RSS in the national capital, PM Modi said, "Unity in diversity has always been India's soul. If this strength is broken, Ind ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday praised the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for its long-standing commitment to nation-building. He said the RSS has helped nurture and strengthen countless lives over the years. PM Modi's Statements Speaking during the centenary celebrations of RSS in the national capital, PM Modi said, "Just as human civilisations flourish along the banks of mighty rivers, similarly, hundreds of lives have blossomed and thrived along the banks and in the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday joined the centenary celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) as the Chief Guest at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi. On this occasion, the Prime Minister is releasing a specially designed commemorative postage stamp and coin highlighting the RSS's contributions to the nation and will also address the gathering. Founded in 1925 in Nagpur, Maharashtra, by Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, the R ...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 >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) On the auspicious occasion of Mahanavami, the ninth and final day of the Sharadiya Navratri, devotees across the country gathered in large numbers to offer prayers to Goddess Siddhidatri, the ninth form of Goddess Durga known as the granter of all supernatural powers (siddhis). In Varanasi, thousands of devotees thronged the Siddhmata Temple in Siddhamata Gali near Golghar since the early hours of the morning. The atmosphere was filled with chants of "Jai Mata ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, along with Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal A. P. Singh, and Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Meanwhile, President Droupadi Murmu on Monday extended greetings to citizens on the occasion of Durga Puja. According to the President's Secretariat, the President said, "On the auspicious ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): BJP Minority Morcha National Chief, Jamal Siddiqui, has written a letter to President Droupadi Murmu, requesting the conferment of the Bharat Ratna to Keshav Baliram Hedgewar posthumously. In the letter, referring to Hedgewar as a freedom fighter and nation-builder, he requested that the founder of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) be awarded India's highest civilian honour, citing his unparalleled contributions and the need to inspire patriotism among th ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 1 (ANI): Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey said that on October 2, the people will witness the Dussehra celebrations of the "real" and "fake" Shiv Sena in Mumbai. "On the 2nd, you will witness a real Shiv Sena's and a fake Shiv Sena's Dussehra celebration in Mumbai," Dubey said on Tuesday. "The real Shiv Sena is Uddhav Thackeray's, who has never changed the venue of his Dussehra fair," he added. Dubey further said, "Who is the true Shiv Sena and who is t ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge was admitted to MS Ramaiah Hospital in Bengaluru after developing a fever late Tuesday night, sparking concern among party workers and political leaders across the country. Doctors at the hospital are closely monitoring his condition and have assured that there is no immediate cause for alarm. Kharge, 83, was reportedly brought to the renowned medical facility after he complained of persistent fever. A medical team quickly initiated a series of d ...Read More >
New Delhi: The festive season is here and with it comes a series of bank holidays across India as per the RBI calendar. While some holidays apply nationwide, others are observed only in specific states. This week, banks will remain closed in parts of the country to mark Durga Puja, Navratri, and Gandhi Jayanti. Today, October 1, is a holiday in several regions for Navratri End, Maha Navami, Dussehra, Ayudhapooja, and Vijayadasami -- the ninth day of the Hindu festivals of Durga Puja and Navratri ...Read More >
Though Ravana is remembered as the abductor of Sita and the enemy of Lord Rama in most parts of India, some communities honour his wisdom, devotion, and scholarly achievements. Every year, Dussehra is celebrated across India with grandeur- effigies of Ravana, Meghnad, and Kumbhkaran go up in flames, symbolizing the victory of good over evil. But did you know that in some parts of the country, Ravana is not vilified but revered? Seen as a great scholar, a staunch devotee of Lord Shiva, and even ...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 >
PUNE: According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the delayed withdrawal of the southwest monsoon over central India, including Maharashtra, is likely to bring above-normal rainfall to the state in October. However, the actual distribution will depend on the formation of weather systems, officials said. During a virtual press conference addressed by Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, director-general of meteorology, IMD, the department issued its monthly probabilistic forecast for rainfall and t ...Read More >
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday slammed the violence during 'I Love Mohammad' campaign-related protests, saying those trying to disrupt the Hindu festival of Sharadiya Navratra and inciting violence and anarchy in the name of faith will not be spared. IMAGE: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Photograph: ANI Photo Comparing the rioters to demons 'Chundd' and Mundd', he said Goddess Bhagwati is not going to tolerate them and they will be crushed. The chief m ...Read More >
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